Singapore: Singaporean shipmanager Thome Group has become self-sufficient in recruiting junior officers thanks to its 2005-launched in-house cadet training program.
The Thome Global Cadet Program has already trained in excess of 1,350 cadets from at least 12 countries in Asia and Europe. Currently there are 650 cadets at various stages of training on the program with another 200 due to join soon as deck, engine, electrical or catering cadets.
The success of this scheme has enabled Thome Group to fill all of its 2014 junior officer vacancies from within its own pool of trained seafarers.
Sartaj Gill, head of group training, commented: “As Thome Group continues with the large-scale and rapid expansion of its fleet, the requirement for suitably trained officers to serve onboard our tankers, bulkers, gas carriers and offshore has increased exponentially. Our cadet program has a robust selection process to ensure we recruit well rounded, excellent individuals who benefit from our high quality coaching.” [04/02/15]
