National Apprenticeship Week 5 - 9 February 2024

Marine Farm Services Limited is a small workboat company based out of Brixham Harbour in Devon.

In late 2022 we were approached my Jack Marler, a soon to be school leaver in Brixham, who wanted to undertake the Small Commercial Vessel Crewmember Apprenticeship scheme. This would be the first time MFSL had explored the potential of supporting such scheme and being part of the educational journey for a young starter in the various roles that maritime industry has to offer.

Jack commenced the apprenticeship in September 2023 and has already gained several skills and certifications, through the in house training facilitated by SeaRegs Training in Plymouth.

For his work experience, Jack has become a very able crew member of our workboats, gaining skills in the husbandry of Scallops, Mussels and Seaweed farms and their respective positives and challenges. Jack has encountered unusual activities such as special mark management, vessel recovery and seagrass deployments.

He is also learning the traditional skills that many have lost in the industry, such as splicing, knot work and mechanics.

Keep up the good work Jack!