Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Career Development
Commons · Question 13247 · Tabled 25 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Kim Johnson
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress the Ministry of Defence has made in reaching agreements with commercial shipping operators to enable Royal Fleet Auxiliary (a) apprentices, (b) cadets (c) qualified Ratings and (d) qualified Officer
Answer
Answered by Calvin Bailey, 2 Jul 2026
The Ministry of Defence continues to engage with maritime industry partners and the regulator to explore opportunities for Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) personnel at all grades to gain the sea time required for qualification, career progression and certific...