Embark on Your Maritime Career with DFDS: Seafaring Apprenticeship Opportunities

Job description

Are you ready to build a career that takes you beyond the horizon? At DFDS , we are launching our next wave of Seafaring Apprenticeships , starting in September 2026. We are looking for driven, hands-on individuals who are ready to step onboard, learn fast, and grow into the next generation of maritime professionals. This is more than an apprenticeship. It is your first step towards a life at sea. About the Deck Apprenticeships: Our programme combines real responsibility at sea with structured academic learning ashore. You will train aboard our UK-flagged vessels operating in the Channel , while completing classroom-based learning at the National Maritime Training Centre, part of North Kent College in Gravesend, Kent. Over 18–24 months , you will gain recognised qualifications, practical sea time, and the confidence to operate safely and professionally onboard, developing seamanship skills, safety competence, and operational knowledge. Achieve EDH (Efficient Deckhand) on completion, leaving just the required seatime to become a fully qualified Able-Bodied Seafarer (AB) . About Us: DFDS is a leading European shipping and logistics company delivering safe, reliable, and increasingly...