The Nautical Institute provides free membership for Officer Cadets, for both the duration of their cadetships and then followed by a further ‘grace period’ of up to 12 months while they establish their maritime career.
During this time, Officer Cadets will have the option to upgrade to full membership of The Nautical Institute (NI) at half-price for the first 12 months.
For further information about membership and how to join NI, please see the associated web page at: Nautical Institute Membership.
As the global professional body for mariners, NI has branches around the world with members from all ranks, and provides training and technical resources as well as professional leadership through its representation of members at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
NI has long been an advocate of young mariners becoming members, as it offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through training and education, networking opportunities, and the chance to learn from more experienced mariners.
Captain John Lloyd, CEO of The Nautical Institute, said: “Younger members are the future of the maritime sector, and it’s important that all involved in our industry do everything possible to make maritime an attractive and supportive career.”
“We have a global network of more than 55 branches and are keen to welcome as many students and cadets as possible so they can benefit from the knowledge of experienced mariners while also sharing their own experiences and views through our technical groups. We are also looking forward to introducing them to our Younger Members’ Council.”
