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Our MS Library team had a successful week attending the IMO during their 112th Legal Committee last week!

Engaging with delegates from all over the world during breaks, who were able to visit our book stand, where we provided a range of topical books and the latest editions currently in demand.

Grateful for the insightful conversations and connections made. Our team is committed to being the bookseller of choice to the maritime industry.

At Marine Society and Sea Cadet's Annual Court, we were honoured to award George Jenkins with the Outstanding Achievement in Maritime Career Progression. The accolade was presented by MSSC's President, Admiral Sir Phil Jones with Marine Society's Director of Maritime Training and Development, Darrell Bate, providing a fitting introduction, summarising George's impressive maritime journey to date.

George gained a merit grade in his End Point...

Marine Society were delighted to award this years John William Slater award for Outstanding Achievement to Blackpool and the Fylde college student, Dean Hodgson. Dean earned the coveted prize after showing exceptional ability and overcoming challenges in the face of adversity.

The JW Slater Memorial Fund has now entered it's 50th year, with Marine Society administering on behalf of Nautilus International for over 40 years and in the process...

We are delighted to announce that our Learn@Sea courses, Maths@Sea and Writing@Sea, have been added to the CPD list of activities for Thames Skills Academy. These courses will now have accreditation under the Thames CPD Programme. The Thames CPD Programme consists of Mandatory, Accredited and Skills & Experience training/activities that allow seafarers to accumulate enough points (minimum of 150) over a 5-year cycle to complete the...

The Marine Society team, along with our apprentices, attended the first couple of days of the Southampton International Boat Show in what was a fantastic event! We had the delight of supporting our nominated apprentices for the 'Apprentice of the Year Award' at the British Marine Apprenticeship Graduation Awards ceremony. George Jenkins (Associated British Ports)  Oli Rickard (Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour) Henry McNeil (NEIL...