Maritime Skills and Training Initiative Program
Australian Government · Australia
The Maritime Skills and Training Initiative Program provides up to $13.8 million over 4 years to support trainee and cadet seafarers to obtain STCW certification. Funding assists organisations that provide berths and sea time needed for maritime training.
Funding
$102K – $3.5M
Duration
up to 4 years
Location
Australia
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What is the Maritime Skills and Training Initiative Program?
The Maritime Skills and Training Initiative Program is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $102K – $3.5M in funding. The Maritime Skills and Training Initiative Program provides up to $13.8 million over 4 years to support trainee and cadet seafarers to obtain STCW certification. Funding assists organisations that provide berths and sea time needed for maritime training.
How much funding does the Maritime Skills and Training Initiative Program provide?
The Maritime Skills and Training Initiative Program provides $102K – $3.5M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 4 years.
Who is eligible for the Maritime Skills and Training Initiative Program?
• Applicants must be employers of trainee or cadet seafarers • Eligible organisations include Group Training Organisations, AMSA registered recruitment and placement services, shipping companies, and vessel operators • Funded activity must provide berths and sea time for STCW certification • The grant is currently closed to applications
What activities are funded?
Providing trainee and cadet seafarers with berths on vessels and access to sea time required to complete mandatory training and obtain International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) certification.
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