Menu
06/11/2023
21 Belfast Residents Complete First Ever Stena Line Employment Academy
Twenty one Belfast residents could be launching a new career at sea having becoming the first participants to complete the Stena Line Employment Academy in partnership with Belfast City Council.
The free academy provided intensive training and qualifications, aligned to the employer's recruitment needs, including all the mandatory training that candidates need to work at sea. Candidates then participated in commercial training with Stena Line, beginning with an observation day on the company's Superfast VII vessel on the Belfast to Cairnryan route to prepare them for a career onboard.
After meeting the participants, Councillor Clíodhna Nic Bhranair, Chair of Belfast City Council's City Growth and Regeneration Committee said: "We're delighted with the success of this first academy with our partner Stena Line. These residents have developed relevant, practical, and transferable skills – and many will be starting a new, exciting career at sea as a result.
"We made a commitment in The Belfast Agenda to help residents reach their full potential and to empower those furthest removed from the labour market to progress into employment. We also want to support business growth and help Belfast employers with current recruitment challenges. Our Employment Academies are helping us to achieve those objectives and providing the high-quality talent pipeline that both investors and local businesses expect.
"I'd like to wish all the participants the very best of luck as they take the next step in their future careers. We're looking forward to developing our partnership with Stena Line in the months and years ahead."
The Stena Line Employment Academy covered:
• First Aid at sea
• Personal safety and social responsibilities
• Firefighting and fire prevention
• Crisis management and human behaviours
• Security awareness
• Personal survival techniques
Charlene Banda, People Manager Irish Sea at Stena Line added: "Working with Belfast City Council on the Stena Line Employment Academy has helped us to raise awareness of the benefits of a career at sea to new audiences and provide access for those who maybe had never considered it as an option.
"The intensive training provided by the council has equipped participants with the qualifications and skills required to board our ships and undertake our commercial training, which will prepare them for a role with Stena Line as part of our Onboard Services Team.
"We hope to develop this programme and our relationship with Belfast City Council to encourage more residents to consider a maritime career."
For more information on Belfast City Council's range of employment academies including construction, health and social care, technology and transport, visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/employmentacademies.
The free academy provided intensive training and qualifications, aligned to the employer's recruitment needs, including all the mandatory training that candidates need to work at sea. Candidates then participated in commercial training with Stena Line, beginning with an observation day on the company's Superfast VII vessel on the Belfast to Cairnryan route to prepare them for a career onboard.
After meeting the participants, Councillor Clíodhna Nic Bhranair, Chair of Belfast City Council's City Growth and Regeneration Committee said: "We're delighted with the success of this first academy with our partner Stena Line. These residents have developed relevant, practical, and transferable skills – and many will be starting a new, exciting career at sea as a result.
"We made a commitment in The Belfast Agenda to help residents reach their full potential and to empower those furthest removed from the labour market to progress into employment. We also want to support business growth and help Belfast employers with current recruitment challenges. Our Employment Academies are helping us to achieve those objectives and providing the high-quality talent pipeline that both investors and local businesses expect.
"I'd like to wish all the participants the very best of luck as they take the next step in their future careers. We're looking forward to developing our partnership with Stena Line in the months and years ahead."
The Stena Line Employment Academy covered:
• First Aid at sea
• Personal safety and social responsibilities
• Firefighting and fire prevention
• Crisis management and human behaviours
• Security awareness
• Personal survival techniques
Charlene Banda, People Manager Irish Sea at Stena Line added: "Working with Belfast City Council on the Stena Line Employment Academy has helped us to raise awareness of the benefits of a career at sea to new audiences and provide access for those who maybe had never considered it as an option.
"The intensive training provided by the council has equipped participants with the qualifications and skills required to board our ships and undertake our commercial training, which will prepare them for a role with Stena Line as part of our Onboard Services Team.
"We hope to develop this programme and our relationship with Belfast City Council to encourage more residents to consider a maritime career."
For more information on Belfast City Council's range of employment academies including construction, health and social care, technology and transport, visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/employmentacademies.
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
02 May 2002
Stena launches VIP service for ferry passengers
Northern Ireland ferry passengers can now cross the Irish Sea in unprecedented luxury thanks to a new VIP service from leading ferry company Stena Line. Stena Line's new STENA PLUS service is already proving a hit with customers.
Stena launches VIP service for ferry passengers
Northern Ireland ferry passengers can now cross the Irish Sea in unprecedented luxury thanks to a new VIP service from leading ferry company Stena Line. Stena Line's new STENA PLUS service is already proving a hit with customers.
25 April 2024
Stena Line Launches 'Women's Port Taster Day'
Northern Irish women interested in a career in the maritime industry are being invited to attend a 'taster day' at Stena Line's Belfast Harbour terminal, as part of a campaign to encourage them to pursue a career as a Port Service Operative.
Stena Line Launches 'Women's Port Taster Day'
Northern Irish women interested in a career in the maritime industry are being invited to attend a 'taster day' at Stena Line's Belfast Harbour terminal, as part of a campaign to encourage them to pursue a career as a Port Service Operative.
06 May 2010
Ferry Firm's Future Fine
As ash continues to 'cloud' travel arrangements with its on-off impact on flights, a ferry company, Stena Line, is finding that continued air disruption due to the volcanic ash cloud that is invading UK and Irish air space is prompting more than just a temporary increase in passenger numbers.
Ferry Firm's Future Fine
As ash continues to 'cloud' travel arrangements with its on-off impact on flights, a ferry company, Stena Line, is finding that continued air disruption due to the volcanic ash cloud that is invading UK and Irish air space is prompting more than just a temporary increase in passenger numbers.
21 February 2003
Stena Line announces £70m Belfast Port investment
Leading ferry company, Stena Line has confirmed plans for a £70 million investment in its ferry operations on the Belfast – Stranraer route. The new investment, which will be made by Stena Line and the Port of Belfast over the next three years, will involve relocating the Belfast terminal to the seaward entrance of the Port.
Stena Line announces £70m Belfast Port investment
Leading ferry company, Stena Line has confirmed plans for a £70 million investment in its ferry operations on the Belfast – Stranraer route. The new investment, which will be made by Stena Line and the Port of Belfast over the next three years, will involve relocating the Belfast terminal to the seaward entrance of the Port.
16 May 2002
Thousands of bikers sail into Belfast for North West 200
This year's North West 200 motorcycle spectacular is tipped to the biggest yet with over 2000 bikers and motorcycle racing enthusiasts sailing into Belfast on the Stena HSS over the next few days.
Thousands of bikers sail into Belfast for North West 200
This year's North West 200 motorcycle spectacular is tipped to the biggest yet with over 2000 bikers and motorcycle racing enthusiasts sailing into Belfast on the Stena HSS over the next few days.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
