Hi my name is Chinweoke, I am an Onshore Maritime Career Advocate. I have been asked once , if this is my calling, I said, yes.

I have seen the Library of enough schools to determine that it now expedient to write the book called Onshore Maritime Careers, A Guide for Teens, to be distributed to as many school libraries as possible.

The maritime industry accounts for 80 to 90% of international trade and it is not good enough that students at secondary school level, especially within landlocked communities, are not informed early enough about the many opportunities that exists within the sector.

We want to change this, but we need your help. We need your help to secure their future in many ways than one, by putting career options before them, such as marine engineering, shipbroking, marine insurance, marine surveyor, port manager. shipping analyst marine environmental specialist and many more.

£10 pounds on this platform only, will put a book in the hands of one child. I have made my donation, will you make yours?

Our Vision Statement

To inspire and empower the next generation of maritime professionals by creating inclusive, early access pathways into the maritime industry, ensuring a diverse, skilled, and future-ready global maritime workforce.

Our Mission Statement

Bollard Maritime Foundation is committed to advocating for maritime careers among teenagers and youth by promoting awareness, education, and access to opportunities in the maritime sector. Through outreach programmes, career coaching, partnerships, and innovative engagement, we aim to build a steady pipeline of maritime talent equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving global industry.

The choice is now yours to support our cause and secure a young adults future.

Thank you very much.

We applaud you.

Very Best Regards

Chinweoke A. Okpalaji (Mrs.)