Fleetwood Nautical Campus Makes Waves: Alumni Sail Away with Tenth Maritime Trainee of the Year Award

Fleetwood Nautical Campus is thrilled to announce that its alumni have now triumphantly secured the esteemed Maritime and Coastguard Agency Officer Trainee of the Year award an extraordinary ten times in the past seventeen years.

This unparalleled accomplishment not only highlights the remarkable dedication and hard work of the awardees but also underscores the exceptional quality of education and training provided at FNC.

To commemorate this remarkable success, Fleetwood Nautical Campus recently hosted a celebratory dinner at the B&FC’s Level 6 restaurant. The event was graced by several past winners and representatives from the maritime industry, including sponsoring companies, Trinity House, the Merchant Navy Training Board, and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

The dinner honoured all of the winners, even those who could not attend due to their demanding roles at sea—truly a testament to the ever-constant nature of the Merchant Navy.

Kathryn Neilson, Director of the Merchant Navy Training Board, paid tribute to the winners, recognising their outstanding achievements and contribution to the maritime sector and Ajit Jacob, Chief Examiner and Head of Seafarer Technical Delivery at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, also commended the recipients, emphasising the excellence they have demonstrated.  

The evening was a fantastic celebration of success, dedication, and excellence. Special thanks are due to the colleagues and students of Level 6 Restaurant for their outstanding meal and impeccable service, making the night even more memorable.

This event not only celebrated the individual successes of Fleetwood Nautical Campus alumni but also highlighted the broader impact of their contributions to the maritime industry. The continued recognition of Fleetwood alumni with such a prestigious award reinforces the campus's reputation as a leading institution for maritime education and training.

Fleetwood Nautical Campus remains committed to fostering excellence and preparing future generations of maritime professionals for their vital roles at sea.  

Here's to many more years of success and achievements!