The Marine Society


Some background

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Founded in 1756, The Marine Society has provided guidance, life-long learning opportunities and support for professional seafarers from all the sea services since before the time of Nelson.

Today's seafarers find that The Marine Society's College of the Sea levels the educational playing field by ensuring that they have the advice, support and access to similar learning opportunities as are enjoyed by their counterparts ashore.
1905 recruiting poster
our recruiting poster, 1905
This is achieved through the provision of a comprehensive educational support programme which includes tutor-supported distance learning tailored for seafarers and maritime professionals; the provision of a library service to ships throughout the world; a discounted book-selling service to seafarers; financial support to UK seafarers; plus expert impartial advice and guidance on all aspects of life at sea.

We have a 253 year-old remit to encourage young people to make informed career choices about the sea and about an industry that employs a quarter of a million people with a £38 billion turnover - and that's just in the UK!

We also feature webships: vessels which are profiled online and whose progress is monitored by means of email despatches and digital photographs from the ships - a sort of online ship's diary, offering an interactive insight into contemporary life at sea.

The pages in the menu on the left are maintained daily, ensuring that you have the most up to date information available. Our aim is to make this site an excellent resource facility for serving and prospective seafarers alike.
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets, 202 Lambeth Road, London SE1 7JW

tel: 020 7654 7000   fax: 020 7928 8914   email: info@ms-sc.org

Patron: HM The Queen
A charity registered in England and Wales 313013 and in Scotland SC037808.