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Embark on Your Maritime Career with DFDS: Seafaring Apprenticeship Opportunities

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Your applicationOpen nowEmbark on Your Maritime Career with DFDS: Seafaring Apprenticeship Opportunitiesdfdsukireland · Dover, United Kingdom

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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 sustainable transport solutions.

With a modern fleet of Roll-On/Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) vessels operating across the UK, Europe, and Turkey, we combine operational excellence with innovation and a strong maritime heritage.

At DFDS, you are not just joining a vessel; you are joining a business that invests in its people. We develop talent, create career pathways, and build leaders for the future.

Why Choose DFDS for Your Apprenticeship?

  • Structured training with recognised qualifications
  • Real sea-going experience from day one
  • Supportive onboard mentoring
  • Clear career progression opportunities
  • A strong commitment to developing local talent in Dover and the surrounding areas.

Our apprenticeship scheme is designed to give motivated young people a professional start in a respected and rewarding industry.

What We’re Looking For

To join our programme, you should meet the following criteria:

Location Live in Dover or nearby areas (essential for our 2:1 rotation, which involves walking on and off the vessel).

Age Between 18 and 24 years old.

Education Minimum Grade 5 (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English.

Medical Fitness Able to pass an ENG1 Medical Fitness Test.

Flexibility Prepared to live away from home during college phases and onboard during sea phases. Please note that schedules may adjust during peak seasons depending on cabin availability.

Passport Hold a valid passport.

Ready to Apply?

If you are motivated, resilient, and ready to take responsibility, we want to hear from you.

Please submit:

  • A short personal statement explaining why you want to join our Seafaring Apprenticeship programme
  • A brief CV outlining your education and any relevant experience

Key Dates

Application Deadline: 31 August, 2026

Successful applicants who have not previously worked at sea will be required to complete a Sea Legs familiarisation trip.

Why Wait? Apply Now and Set Your Course with DFDS

Your maritime career starts with a single step onboard.

If you are ready to challenge yourself, learn from experienced professionals, and build a future in shipping, this is your opportunity.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

DFDS confirm that they do not operate any blacklists in order to prevent seafarers gaining employment.

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