Mercmarine Training, a maritime training institute and a member of the Mercmarine Group, recently launched a scholarship program for female officer cadet applicants.
The scholarship program was launched to mark its 30th anniversary and is a testament to its dedication and excellence in maritime training since 1986.
The program will reward two of the top-scoring female cadets at the selection process, with a scholarship valued at Rs. 1,000,000. This initiative by Mercmarine Training marks another milestone in shaping the careers of young and dynamic Sri Lankan youth, a company official said.
Chief Executive Officer of the Mercmarine Group, Thomas Kriwart said, “We have continued to push forward with time; providing the best of quality training to cadets across the island.
We acknowledge the recent increase in demand for more women in the maritime industry, particularly in leadership roles and have introduced this program to attract more local female talent.”
Chief Operating Officer of the Mercmarine Group of Companies, Captain Rohan Codippily said, “It is with joy that we look back on our three-decade long journey and recollect the contribution our graduates have made in the field, not only in Sri Lanka but in the international arena as well.”
“I am also proud to announce the appointment of Michael Mcevoy as the institute’s Training Director.
Michael will be an effective addition to our team and will fast-track our plans of expansion to shape well-rounded seafarers,” he said.
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.” Mercmarine Training hopes to expand and further upgrade the institute, its courses and training programs in the near future to offer students the best facilities and a quality education in the careers they wish to pursue in the shipping field.