Shipwrights Apprenticeship manager visits Dominic Guille at Ribeye Boats, Dartmouth.

Dominic Guille, one of our sponsored apprentices from 2016 has completed his Boatbuilding apprenticeship with South Devon College and last week the Shipwrights Apprenticeship manager dropped in for a chat. Dominic is now a key member of the Ribeye team and excelling in his role. Well done Dominic!   

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Shipwrights Apprenticeship Scheme Manager meets apprentice Jack Sullivan of Cockwells

Last week the Shipwrights Apprenticeship Scheme manager met Jack Sullivan of Cockwells.  We are interviewing a number of apprentices we have sponsored on our Scheme as our contribution to National Apprenticeship Week 2022. Jack is in the final year of his Boatbuilding apprenticeship, and is preparing for his End Point Assessment with Falmouth Marine School. […]

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Mike Carr, MD of of Pendennis Shipyard, visits Marcus Lewis Wooden Boatbuilder in Fowey.

Mike Carr, MD at Pendennis Shipyard dropped in at Marcus Lewis Wooden Boatbuilder, Fowey, Cornwall on Tuesday. Mike viewed some of the wonderful wooden boat building projects that Marcus and his outstanding apprentice Toby Poultney are currently undertaking. Most impressive! We are interviewing a number of apprentices we have sponsored on our Scheme as our […]

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Shipwrights Apprenticeship Scheme Manager and Scheme Chairman visit City College Southampton.

The Shipwrights’ Apprenticeship Scheme manager and the Scheme Chairman, Mr. Alan Cartwright, recently enjoyed a very valuable visit to the marine skills training centre of City College Southampton, based at Woolston. They were kindly given the comprehensive tour by lecturers Paul Stevens and Matt Yarwood.  There are two apprentices at the Woolston marine skills centre […]

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Apprentice Charlie Moore proudly shows off his new Worshipful Company of Shipwrights overalls!

Charlie Moore, Marine Engineering apprentice at Blackwater Marina in Essex, proudly wears his new Shipwrights Company embossed overalls. Charlie is our current Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation funded apprentice, and is an outstanding marine engineer in the making!    

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Queen’s Silver Medal Awards Ceremony.

Last night the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights presented the four prize winners from The Queen’s Silver Medal Competition 2021 with their awards at a Court Meeting in Ironmongers’ Hall. The prize winners were: The Queen’s Silver Medal & £1,500 – Cameron Rogers of Babcock International Group, Plymouth The Shipwrights’ Bronze Medal & £1,000 – James Atkinson of BAE Systems, […]

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Shipwrights Company apprenticeship grant awarded to Peninsula Marine Services in Plymouth

We are delighted to award a grant to Peninsula Marine Services in Plymouth to support apprentice Tom Lewis for academic year 2021-22! Tom is learning with South Devon College. We sponsor maritime apprentices helping to develop vital shipwright skills – both traditional and modern.  

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Shipwrights Apprenticeship Scheme manager visits Paragon Skills, Boscombe.

The Shipwrights’ Apprenticeship Scheme manager recently enjoyed a very valuable visit to the marine training centre of Paragon Skills in Boscombe, Dorset.  Paragon Skills have invested in upgrading their premises with new plant, engines and equipment fit for the 21st century. The Scheme manager was kindly given the comprehensive tour by Andy Butler, Operations Manager. […]

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Shipwrights Apprenticeship Scheme manager visits Bournemouth & Poole College

The Shipwrights’ Apprenticeship Scheme manager enjoyed a very valuable visit to Bournemouth & Poole College’s new Boatbuilding Centre yesterday. The Fulcrum Centre in Poole has very well-equipped workshops and facilities. The two lead tutors Dan Lovett and Steve Lunn kindly gave the tour. The Shipwrights’ Scheme manager had a good chat with Ben Hodder – […]

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