Tag: training

On September 18, 2024, Folk Maritime Services and the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers - Middle East Chapter (ICS ME) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance maritime training in the Middle East. 

Women leaders from Southeast Asia's maritime sector recently completed a comprehensive IMO training course focused on green shipping technologies and digitalization.

The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) and MarinePALS have collaborated to offer a series of six physiotherapy videos, titled ‘Fit and Healthy at Sea,’ which include exercises intended to help reduce the risk of common injuries among seafarers, to help prevent work-related injuries and bolster musculoskeletal health.

The South Korean industry ministry has established a shipbuilding training center in Serang, Indonesia, aimed at equipping local workers with skills for job opportunities in Korea.

Technology is rapidly evolving, with numerous advancements extending into the training and educational sectors. These advancements manifest in various forms, benefiting a wide range of domains, argues Jordan Gardner, Immersive Learning Developer at Mintra.

Exchanging ideas and resources to foster better collaboration among stakeholders is crucial for the widespread implementation of crew welfare initiatives and the general improvement of various aspects of the maritime industry, experts agreed during a panel discussion at the 2024 Crew Welfare Week.

Ship managers and operators should focus on initiatives that improve working and living conditions onboard, ensuring a holistic approach to seafarers’ wellbeing. This was emphasized by experts during the first panel of the 2024 Crew Welfare Week.

Debbie Cavaldoro, Chief Executive Officer at Port Skills and Safety Ltd (PSS), argues that in the next ten to twenty years, the way ports operate will radically change; however, safety must remain a key priority.

The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the European Transport Workers Federation (ETF), the European social partners for maritime transport, join forces to launch the ‘Seafarers Go Digital’ initiative.

MPA Singapore and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on July 2, 2024, aimed at advancing maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, and manpower development.