Apprenticeship as a Ship Mechanic (M/F/D) – Join the FAIRPLAY TOWAGE Group!

Since 2003, we have been offering school graduates an opportunity to train as ship mechanics. Over the course of three years, apprentices receive a comprehensive maritime education, covering seamanship and marine engineering skills. This training follows Germany’s dual vocational education system based on the „See-Berufsausbildungsverordnung (See-BAV)“ from September 10, 2013.

In addition to in-company training, we collaborate with renowned partners for specialized courses, including:

🔹 Firefighting & Rescue Training – Schleswig-Holstein Seamen’s School or Maritime Competence Center
🔹 Cooking & Nutrition Courses – Schleswig-Holstein Seamen’s School or Maritime Competence Center
🔹 Cargo Securing Training – ma-co Maritime Competence Center
🔹 Metalworking Training – Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
🔹 Electrical Engineering Course – E+A Elektrotechnik und Aggregatebau Betriebsgesellschaft mbH
🔹 Engine Training – Seafaring School Cuxhaven

Apprenticeship Structure

🕒 Duration: 3 years

1st Year:

✔ Group training onboard ETV „Nordic“
✔ First school term at Schleswig-Holstein Seamen’s School (Lübeck-Travemünde) or Maritime Competence Center (Elsfleth) (boarding included)
✔ Specialized training courses

2nd Year:

✔ Introduction to seagoing assistance and offshore operations
✔ Assignments on various vessels in our fleet
✔ Specialized training courses
✔ Second school term – First part of final exam

3rd Year:

✔ Assignments on various fleet vessels
✔ Specialized training courses
✔ Third school term – Final exam

🏆 Award-Winning Training Program:
Our outstanding training was recognized with the „Excellent Training Company 2015“ award by the Vocational Training Office for Maritime Shipping e.V.

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Would you like to start your career in the maritime industry? 🌊 Apply now and become part of our #strongconnection at FAIRPLAY TOWAGE Group! 🚢