Taught by people who've done it
Every session is delivered by serving and former Master Mariners and marine engineers who have sat the exams you are preparing for.
About Us
Marine Industry Experts
CM Marine brings extensive marine industry experience from across the globe, with numerous years advising aspiring Merchant Navy professionals. Specialising in oral preparation, career guidance and marine consultancy, CM has a track record of helping individuals achieve their maritime ambitions.
We started because too many capable candidates were walking into oral examinations underprepared, and too many school leavers had no idea how to get a cadetship in the first place. Today we support mariners at every stage — from a first application through to Master and Chief Engineer level — with structured mock orals, RYA shorebased courses and bespoke packages built around the certificate you are working towards.
We are based in Rainford, St Helens, a short drive from Liverpool and easily reached from across Merseyside and the North West. Candidates train with us face to face at the centre, and we also deliver courses online for mariners joining from anywhere in the world.
Just starting out? Read our guide to Merchant Navy cadetships for the routes, entry requirements and application process.
CM Marine is part of the CM Group of companies.
- Global
- Industry experience
- Deck & Engine
- Oral preparation
- Merseyside
- Training centre in Rainford, St Helens
One-to-one, never one-size-fits-all
We work around your certificate, your exam centre and the gaps in your knowledge — not a fixed syllabus that ignores where you are.
Honest, pressure-free advice
If you are not ready, we will tell you and help you get there. Our reputation rests on candidates walking in prepared.
Ready when you are
Tell us the certificate you are working towards and we will build the training around it.
Trusted by Leading Organisations
We are proud to be accredited and partnered with key maritime industry organisations.
