Education

The Maritime Internship Office's marketplace

The internship office of Danish Shipping works to ensure that there are internship positions available for young individuals who wish to pursue a maritime education.

The Blue Denmark requires Danish competitive skills to future-proof the sought-after qualifications at sea.

The Growth Team for the Blue Denmark has made a series of recom­men­da­tions to strengthen Denmark as a maritime nation. The recom­men­da­tions aim, among other things, to enhance future skills in the Blue Denmark, which includes increasing the number and accessibility of internships onboard ships. In this regard, Danish Shipping has collectively provided a guarantee of 350,400 internship positions.

The internship guarantee is distributed across the four maritime education programs:

  • Ship's Assistant
  • Navigator
  • Chief Engineer
  • Ship Officer

The internship office of Danish Shipping works to ensure that there are internship positions available for young individuals who wish to pursue a maritime education. The internship office is ready to assist shipping companies with tasks associated with hosting interns and students, including recruitment, coordination, and administration. If your company requires assistance regarding internship placements, you are welcome to reach out to the internship office.

Here are some tips for searching for internships:

An important part of education within the maritime field is the practical training at sea. It is your responsibility as a student to secure an internship placement.

Here are some helpful tips for searching for internships:

  1. Cast a wide net - research which shipping companies are available. Don't hesitate to ask your school and network for recom­men­da­tions.

  2. Apply to a minimum of 5-7 relevant internship positions.

  3. Find additional advice for your internship search in the brochures provided below.

If your shipping company currently does not have apprentices or students but would like to get started, Danish Shipping's practical office can provide assistance. You are welcome to contact the practical office, which can help you with the approval process, administration, and recruitment. Additionally, on the website, you can find various guides and practical information about internships.

The practical office has established this practical marketplace with the aim of matching students seeking internships with shipping companies. Furthermore, educational institutions can find inspiration for more targeted internship guidance. You can find our Practical Marketplaces for each education program on this page.

If you would like to know more about internships within the maritime basic education programs, please feel free to contact the practical office.