Mercmarine Training, one of Sri Lanka’s foremost maritime training institutes and member of the renowned Mercmarine Group, recently announced the launch of a special scholarship programme for female officer cadet applicants. The announcement of the program was in line with the celebration of 30 successful years’ and is a testament to their continued dedication and excellence in maritime training at Mercmarine Training since 1986.
The programme seeks to reward two of the top scoring female cadets at the selection process for a scholarship program up to LKR 1,000,000. This initiative by Mercmarine Training marks yet another milestone in shaping careers of the young and dynamic Sri Lankan youth.

Speaking on this landmark initiative, Mr. Thomas Kriwart Chief Executive Officer of the Mercmarine Group said, “In our 30 years of successful operation in Sri Lanka, Mercmarine Training has continued to produce top notch seafarers and maritime personalities through the institute’s world-class training courses. We have continued to push forward with time; providing the best of quality training to cadets across the island. Accordingly, we acknowledge the recent increase in demand for more women in the maritime industry, particularly in leadership roles and have thus introduced this programme to attract more local female talent. We believe that this will enable women to train alongside men and so acquire the high-level of competence that the maritime industry demands today.”

In recent years, global organizations including the IMO (International Maritime Organization) have held several conferences to discuss the advancement of women throughout maritime professions in both shore-based and sea-going posts. This unique scholarship programme is an unprecedented initiative that will be open to all female cadets applying for Engineering or Deck Cadet Courses. The institute will select the top two applicants who demonstrate the highest skills with the best scores, to be eligible for the 90% grant of the phase 01 tuition fee in which ever discipline they select.

Amidst their scholarship programme announcement and the thirtieth year anniversary celebrations, Mercmarine Training warmly welcomed newly appointed Director Training, Michael Mcevoy, to the establishment. Mr. Mcevoy served in the British military and will be instrumental in offering invaluable training and knowledge to the students through his expertise and experience.

Chief Operating Officer of the Mercmarine Group of Companies, Captain Rohan Codippily stated, “It is with joy that we look back on our three decade long journey and recollect the contribution our graduates have made to the field, not only here in Sri Lanka but in the international arena as well. I am also proud to announce the inclusion of Mr. Michael Mcevoy as the institute’s official Training Director. I strongly believe that Michael will be an effective addition to our team and will fast-track our plans of expansion to shape well-rounded seafarers with an extra edge in their careers.”

Commenting on his recent appointment, Mr. Mcevoy said, “With over 30 years of experience, Mercmarine training has understood that all training should be relevant, timely and informative. Accordingly, our training promotes the desire to achieve greatness and ensures that the seeds you sew today will reap tremendous benefits tomorrow; for the seafarer, for organisations and for the maritime industry. I am excited to embark on this journey and am confident that we will continue to produce world class professionals in the years to come.”

Mercmarine Training plans to expand and further upgrade the institute, their courses and training programmes in the near future in order to offer their students the best facilities and a quality education in the careers they wish to pursue in the shipping field. Those who wish to obtain more information regarding the courses and the scholarship programme can contact Mercmarine Training via e-mail: apply@mercmarine.net or by telephone: 011 7476100/0769 387477.