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July 24, 2006
Maritime industry
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Ship-repair training scheme to launch
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The Maritime Industry Council will launch the Ship-repair Training Incentive Scheme to attract more people to the ship-repair industry, Permanent Secretary for Economic Development & Labour Eva Cheng says.

 

Speaking at a cheque-presentation ceremony today, Ms Cheng said the first training under the scheme will be on ship-repair welding. Depending on the industry's demand, the scheme may be extended to other ship-repair skills

 

Ms Cheng today presented cheques to 13 cadets who joined the Sea-going Training Incentive Scheme and completed their employment contracts.

 

"It is heartening to learn that among the 19 cadets who have completed the training course, 14 have acquired their first professional qualification. This proves the success of the scheme, which has attracted enthusiastic and intelligent young people to join our thriving shipping industry." 

 

The scheme was launched in July 2004 to alleviate the shortage of home-grown ex-seagoing professionals to fill shore-based positions. Up to now, the Government has approved 48 applications. About 20 cadets are expected to join the scheme this summer.

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