Sea Cadet Corps in Northern Ireland

There are 280 Sea Cadets in Northern Ireland based at eleven land Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) Training Ships. Two of these Training Ships (TS Formidable, Belfast and TS Duke of York, Portrush) are affiliated to the Royal Marines. Their Charter is to help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct using a nautical theme based on Naval customs.

Activities include:

  • Training in subjects from First Aid to Meteorology and Engineering to Band Music.
  • Sailing, power boating and canoeing, training at sea.
  • Adventure training, sport and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
  • Teamwork, leadership development and service to the community.
  • Achievements recognised in National Record of Achievement.


The Royal Marine Cadets, based in Belfast can be contacted on 02890 732667.