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I’m a 27-year-old from Sri Lanka and recently completed my BSc in Marine Engineering. My first love was actually software engineering, but due to the government university selection system, I was placed in the Marine Engineering stream.

However, I committed to the path and finished my degree. I’m now eager to learn the practical side of the engine room under the guidance of experienced seniors. The challenge I’m facing is that many local shipping agents have exclusive agreements with private maritime academies, making it difficult for government university graduates to find cadet vacancies. Does anyone have advice on international companies or agencies that value government-sector degrees?

​I am a 27-year-old Marine Engineering graduate from Sri Lanka with no prior sailing experience. Due to delays in the local university system, I’ve just finished my BSc and am now looking for an Engine Cadet role on a cruise ship. I rarely see Sri Lankans in the engine department—does anyone know which cruise lines hire from Sri Lanka for technical roles?