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Business
Many companies employ people with business backgrounds in departments such as production, marketing, purchasing, sales, finance and human resources.
Conservation
Conservation and conservationism seek to fully protect plant, animal and biosphere diversity as well as the regeneration and sustainable supply of natural resources.
Crew Staff
Crew Staff duties include overseeing any cleaning, repairs, and maintenance to the vessel, as well as assisting the captain in the evaluation and training of any new crew members when needed.
Customs
Customs is an authority in a country responsible for collecting tariffs and for controlling the flow of goods, including animals, transports, personal effects, and hazardous items, into and out of a country.
Education
The Education Industry comprises establishments whose primary objective is to provide education. These establishments can be public, non-profit, or for-profit institutions.
IT
The maritime industry relies on information and communication technologies, IT systems add value to the maritime industry by connecting ships, ports and people.
Marine Biology
Marine biologists study a wide variety of aquatic organisms, from microscopic plankton to massive whales. Most marine biologists choose a specialty field such as phycology, ichthyology, invertebrate zoology, marine mammalogy, fishery biology, marine biotechnology, marine microbiology, or marine ecology.
Marine Engineering
Marine engineers are involved in the design, construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of auxiliary machinery and systems found in all kinds of ships, boats and offshore installations.
Maritime
The maritime industry is a significant contributor to the UK economy, with 95% of the UK's exports and 75% of its imports transported by sea.
Marketing
Maritime Marketing/Advertising provides advertising, marketing or public relations services to to communicate a companies’ product or services to consumers, clients, and the general public.
OAT Alumni
We are so proud of the achievements of our OAT Alumni. This sector features ex-students sharing their journeys since school and their advice about choices you could make.
Research
Marine scientists research the sea and study its interactions with its organisms, sea floors, coastal areas and the atmosphere.
Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding is the construction of ships and other floating vessels. It normally takes place in a specialized facility known as a shipyard. Shipbuilders, (also called shipwrights), follow a specialized occupation that traces its roots to before recorded history.
STEM
Studying STEM subjects leads directly to a huge variety of exciting and rewarding career opportunities. With STEM skills, you can make a big contribution to many of the big challenges facing society today.
Tourism
Marine Tourism combines sailing and boating with vacation and holiday activities. It can be travelling from port to port in a cruise ship, or joining boat-centered events such as regattas.