A cadet training ship, in the context of this web site, is one in which apprentices replaced the normal deck crew and were the subject of a formal training regime as dictated by company policy.

The following shipping companies have been put forward for consideration as operators of cadet training ships, as defined above, and these companies are now the subject of research:

British and Commonwealth Shipping Company

Clan Line Steamers

Denholme Ship Management

Ellerman Group

Shell Tankers