Sea cadets to be trained aboard Grimaldi ships

MCAST's Maritime Institute has entered into a cooperation agreement with Malta Motorways of the Sea through which the shipping line has committed itself to support the training of Maltese sea cadets in the process of becoming officers. Maltese cadets...

MCAST's Maritime Institute has entered into a cooperation agreement with Malta Motorways of the Sea through which the shipping line has committed itself to support the training of Maltese sea cadets in the process of becoming officers.

Maltese cadets are offered opportunities to undertake their sea-time training on board vessels sailing under the flag of Malta Motorways of the Sea and other companies of the Grimaldi Group. Ten Maltese cadets are undergoing or have completed training on board Grimaldi vessels.

The Ministry of Education said it was through this close and positive relationship developed with MCAST's Maritime Institute that Malta Motorways of the Sea had decided to sponsor the upgrading of a modern simulator to support the training of Malta's maritime human resources.

A donation of €133,000 was presented to Education Minister Louis Galea on behalf of MCAST by the managing director of Grimaldi Group Naples, Emanuele Grimaldi, who is also chairman of the Malta Motorways of the Sea, a member of the Grimaldi Group.

Malta Motorways of the Sea was set up in November 2005 and today owns a fleet of 12 vessels.

The Grimaldi Group's commitment to invest in the Maltese economy has extended beyond the provision of shipping services. The Group has spent over $5.5 million for bunkering in Malta.

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