Cadet Care Foundation

Interest-free loans and mentoring for cadets preparing for the Class-3 CoC exam.

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About CCF

The Cadet Care Foundation supports cadets who have completed their sea time and are preparing for the Class-3 Certificate of Competency exam. Approved cadets receive an interest-free loan for their preparation and are paired with a senior mariner as a mentor. Once you join a ship you repay the loan, so the next cadet can be helped in turn.

Who can apply

  • Bangladeshi cadets who have completed sea time
  • Preparing for the Class-3 CoC exam (not yet passed)
  • No loan already taken from the Association, MECF or the C/E Manzur Ahmed (BMA-36) fund
  • Able to get a recommendation letter from your batch representative or a nearby marine senior

What you'll need

  • CDC identity page
  • CDC voyage page
  • Medical endorsement
  • Passport-size photo
  • Recommendation letter
  • Signed declaration
  • A 1-year post-dated cheque, given to your batch representative
  • Your bank account, NID and (if any) passport details

How it works

  1. Apply online — pass the eligibility check, fill in the form and upload your documents.
  2. Sign & hand in — print the pre-filled declaration, sign it, upload the scan, and give the hard copy with your post-dated cheque to your batch representative.
  3. Review & approval — the committee reviews your application; approval follows once the cheque is received.
  4. Payout — the loan is sent to your bank account and the receipt appears on your application page. A mentor is assigned to guide you.
  5. Repay — within one year of joining a ship, pay back and upload the bank receipt; the committee verifies each payment until the loan is closed.

Questions or special circumstances? Email [email protected].