Susan Bell
Training & Careers Manager
Merchant Navy Training Board, UK Chamber of Shipping
About the Speaker
Susan is responsible for managing careers promotional activities, including the shipping industries national awareness advertising campaign, Careers at Sea website, as well as managing the Careers at Sea ambassador programme. She is also responsible for managing the administration of all Maritime Educational Foundation funding activities, including an officer cadet training programme.
Susan began her career in the cruise industry, where she worked in maritime compliance. She was responsible for overseeing vessels' regulatory and statutory certificates, as well as managing the company’s cadet programme. This foundation in maritime compliance and training, as well as further roles in newbuild planning and manufacturing of engineering equipment in shipping, has provided her with a deep understanding of the industry's standards and requirements, which she now applies in her current role to help guide the next generation of maritime professionals.
Susan began her career in the cruise industry, where she worked in maritime compliance. She was responsible for overseeing vessels' regulatory and statutory certificates, as well as managing the company’s cadet programme. This foundation in maritime compliance and training, as well as further roles in newbuild planning and manufacturing of engineering equipment in shipping, has provided her with a deep understanding of the industry's standards and requirements, which she now applies in her current role to help guide the next generation of maritime professionals.
Attending
Seawork - Conference Room 1
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Commercial Marine's Got Talent - live commercial marine careers showcase for young people, short inspirational talks, lively Q&A sessions
Speaker's Sessions (1)
Date
Session
Seawork - Conference Room 1
Thursday, Jun 12, 2025
10:15 AM - 12:35 PM | Europe/London
Live
English
Commercial Marine's Got Talent - live commercial marine careers showcase for young people, short inspirational talks, lively Q&A sessions
Lively sessions aimed at visiting schools, colleges and universities, with inspirational talks from professionals in the commercial marine industry and featuring video footage of their working days.
The three forty minute sessions are open to students with pre-planned school, college and university visits. For more information on attending this year's event with a school, college or university contact: lorna.wagner@muksolent.com
To speak at one of the sessions contact tclarke@mercatormedia.com
The three forty minute sessions are open to students with pre-planned school, college and university visits. For more information on attending this year's event with a school, college or university contact: lorna.wagner@muksolent.com
To speak at one of the sessions contact tclarke@mercatormedia.com
Seawork 2025 Jun 12
Presented by Seawork
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