Stacks of Opportunity for Trainee Marine Engineer

Marine industry training provider ITE has placed the first marine engineer apprentice to be employed by UK marina operator Marina Development Ltd. Dave Webb approached Dorset based ITE with his wish to become a marine engineer and was given the two year apprenticeship at MDLs Cobbs Quay Marina in Poole.

Dave Webb has won a two year apprenticeship through training provider ITE at MDLs Cobb Quay marina.

Cobb’s Quay offers an American style dry-stack facility for 120 boats of up to 9m length and operates a large forklift designed in the USA which lifts boats into the water. Dave, in his role as banksman, acts as a spotter to ensure boats are safe during moves to and from the dry-stack. He handles a variety of other jobs while being trained at ITE in marine engineering.

When he has qualified as a marine engineer, MDL will be able to offer a range of additional services to its customers.

MJ Information No: 17956