All career paths, up to the most senior onboard positions, are open to all nationalities of seafarers. Capability, qualification, loyalty, character and performance are the basis for promotions in rank. Rickmers has intensified the cooperation with training and education facilities worldwide in order to assist the seafarer throughout the recruiting, education and career development process.
Our career development schemes are systematically structured, allowing seafarers to identify their career options within the Rickmers organisation. Currently we are offering following programs:
Cadet Programs – We have started several cadet programs to attract young people to service, e.g. training programs for our German apprentices as well as for Eastern European graduates. Furthermore, we have cadet positions open to all nationalities.
Simulator Courses – In cooperation with the University of Technology, Business and Design in Wismar we offer various courses for deck and engine officers such as Crisis Management and Bridge Team Management Courses locally. Equivalent courses are offered to foreign seafarers in their respective countries.
Other Programs/ Courses - Other programs available include annual in-house seminars for all seafarers in each manning agency. Topics are determined as applicable. As not only the training and education of officers and engineers is essential, we have established additional courses such as crane operator courses for ratings joining the Heavy Lift vessels and painting courses for all ratings.
For local assistance in all training matters we have a designated person in each manning agency who is frequently investigating the most beneficial local programs as well as permanently monitoring all programs through our Training & Career Manager.
For an application form please click here.
Our career development schemes are systematically structured, allowing seafarers to identify their career options within the Rickmers organisation. Currently we are offering following programs:
Cadet Programs – We have started several cadet programs to attract young people to service, e.g. training programs for our German apprentices as well as for Eastern European graduates. Furthermore, we have cadet positions open to all nationalities.
Simulator Courses – In cooperation with the University of Technology, Business and Design in Wismar we offer various courses for deck and engine officers such as Crisis Management and Bridge Team Management Courses locally. Equivalent courses are offered to foreign seafarers in their respective countries.
Other Programs/ Courses - Other programs available include annual in-house seminars for all seafarers in each manning agency. Topics are determined as applicable. As not only the training and education of officers and engineers is essential, we have established additional courses such as crane operator courses for ratings joining the Heavy Lift vessels and painting courses for all ratings.
For local assistance in all training matters we have a designated person in each manning agency who is frequently investigating the most beneficial local programs as well as permanently monitoring all programs through our Training & Career Manager.
For an application form please click here.
