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LATEST NEWS

Maritime Occupations Intermediate Apprenticeship Framework

Revision of Marine National Occupational Standards (NOS)

Revision of Ports related National Occupational Standards (NOS)

A new suite of Marine Qualifications for England, Wales and Northers Ireland

Entry Level 3 and Level 1 Maritime Skills Qualifications

Maritime Qualifications on Scotland

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The Maritime Skills Alliance (MSA) was established in January 2004 and its founder members represent the Fish Catching (Seafish), Ports (Ports Skills and Safety) and Shipping (Merchant Navy Training Board) sectors. It followed the publication of an independent study, which established that there was a unique Maritime Footprint that would not be covered, by either Licensed SSC’s or those in development at the time

Its Prime Purpose is “To work together for UK Maritime skills development”.

Principal Functions:

  • Promote and maintain the relevance of Maritime National Occupational Standards for the sectors within the “Alliance”.
  • Secure adequate levels of high quality education and training provision through joint working where appropriate,
  • Undertake assessments of the maritime labour market and emerging skill needs
  • Help to raise the profile and perception of the Maritime Sector through Sea Vision and other joint initiatives
  • Develop common training and qualifications frameworks, based on agreed standards and formal recognition through an accreditation process
  • Develop effective working relationships with the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, relevant Government Departments and agencies in the 4 Nations and appropriate SSC’s in the Skills for Business Network to ensure that all skills needs are being properly addressed
  • Represent the Maritime Sector and champion its skills needs at appropriate forums

Current membership:
Since its establishment the following organisations have become members of the MSA

  • The British Marine Federation in conjunction with the Royal Yachting Association joined In January 2006.
  • The Maritime and Coastguard Agency joined in September 2007, reflecting its interests both as the UK Maritime Regulator and as an employer of people requiring maritime skills and knowledge.
  • The Royal Navy joined in May 2008
  • The British Tug-Owners Association joined in June 2009
  • The Association of International Maritime Institutions joined in July 2009 as an employer of staff requiring maritime skills and knowledge
  • The Workboats Association joined in April 2010.
  • The Company of Watermen and Lightermen and The Passenger Boat Association become joint members in May 2010.
  • International Jack Up Bargeowners Association April 2011.
  • Royal National Lifeboat Institution June 2011
  • Marine Societu and Sea Cadets April 2012.
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