Carnival Cruise Line announced today a groundbreaking partnership with the esteemed Maritime and Port University of Mexico, marking its first collaboration with a maritime institution in the country. This alliance introduces a cadet program within Carnival’s fleet, offering a practical pathway for students nearing the end of their four-year degree at the university.
Under this new partnership, cadets in their final year can engage in a 180-day apprenticeship aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship. This period of hands-on training is designed to enhance the practical knowledge they’ve gained throughout their academic career.
“We are impressed with the caliber of the curriculum at the Maritime and Port University of Mexico and its culture fits perfectly with our core values at Carnival,” said Domenico Rognoni, chief marine officer of Carnival Cruise Line. “Carnival has been sailing to Mexican ports for more than 50 years, so by providing cadets from the Maritime and Port University of Mexico with the opportunity to work on board our ships, we are providing career opportunities and furthering strengthening our longstanding relationship.”
The Maritime and Port University of Mexico, established in 1972, is renowned for its comprehensive maritime education and currently oversees the training of all naval and merchant marine officers in Mexico. The university educates around 900 students distributed across its three campuses located in Mazatlán, Tampico, and Veracruz.
“The signing of this agreement between the Maritime and Port University of Mexico and Carnival Cruise Line shows our shared understanding that education and tourism are two fundamental aspects for our respective advancement,” said Captain Alt. Manuel Gutierrez Gallardo, coordinator general of Mexican Ports and Merchant Marine.
This initiative is part of Carnival’s global commitment to foster professional growth and education within the maritime sector, aligning with similar programs it has established with other universities and institutions worldwide.
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