18/10/2013
MSSC held its ninth Annual Court at Haberdashers' Hall in London. It was a great opportunity for all the members to get together and hear about what the charity has achieved over the last year. Members were treated to a special presentation by POC Kirsty-Nicolle, which gave a great first-hand insight into what life is like as a Sea Cadet.
Awards were given to seafarers who have made significant personal and professional development through education whilst working at sea. The prizes winners were:
Phillip Cave, MCA Officer Trainee of the Year
Shaun Clarke, Slater award
Liam Hyland, Open University award
Thomas Feakins, Middlesex University award
Thomas Sutton, National Extension College award
Thomas Feakins, MS Lifelong Learning award
Ingrid Carding, Greenwich Maritime Institute award
Neil Atkinson, Thomas Gray Memorial medal
50 year service medal was awarded to CPO (SCC) Ray Gosling for his unwavering commitment of 50 years to the corps.
A limited edition pageant print, featuring a scene from the Diamond Jubilee Thames River Pageant was presented to Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope by POC Kirsty-Nicolle, who gave us a great
Speeches were also given by guest speaker Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope GCB KBE, Shipping Minister - Stephen Hammond MP, MSSC CEO - Martin Coles, Captain Sea Cadets - Captain Jonathan Holloway RN, Sea Cadet POC Kirsty-Nicolle.