The Imperial Navy primarily recruits its working members from experienced sailors but many of its officers come up through the service. Part of that training is learning the actual workings of the ships by serving as sailors aboard ships such as the Her Draconic Majesty’s Ship Star Tiger which is designed as a cadet ship to teach young officers the ins and outs of the working of the craft of sailing.
The HDMS Star Tiger has recently been assigned to Commodore Pharos‘ flotilla as an opportunity for them to get some real experience.
Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal 