Apprenticeship as a Ship Mechanic (M/F/D)

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.

Would you like to start your career in the maritime industry? and become part of our at FAIRPLAY TOWAGE Group!

Tow your future into a safe harbor now under:

bewerbung@fairplay-towage.com