Tag: training

The Royal Navy, SeaBot XR, and the United Kingdom’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) joined forces in order to create Europe’s first training and development centre, dedicated to supporting maritime’s digital transition.

Soft skills development is probably the most powerful tool in terms of retention of seafarers in the shipping industry which needs to be more flexible if it wishes to adapt in the post-COVID-19 working environment, experts agreed at a recent CAREER4SEA Talk.

In case of fire onboard, response time is critical to ensure that spread to other compartments or and therefore, that the firefighters will not be exposed to a high degree of risk, the Gard P&I Club emphasized. 

In preparation for the mandatory audit to be conducted by the IMO in 2022, Panama Maritime Authority established guidelines for maritime training courses and programs.

Kongsberg Digital along with the University of South-Eastern Norway will develop cloud-based simulation exercises for the maritime education market.

Capt John Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer of The Nautical Institute, makes an assessment of COVID-19 impact on shipping, highlighting that crew change remains a challenging issue.

MPA Singapore issued a marine notice focusing on the training and certification requirements for seafarers on ships, subject to the International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code). 

With the support of Lloyd’s Register Foundation, the IMRF has developed Pandemic Response Guidance for Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) Organisations that can be used as the basis for planning and delivering maritime SAR services in future pandemics or major health emergencies.

In light of the continuing occurence of enclosed space incidents on ships, the Gard P&I Club reiterated the need for ship managers to constanly review their enclosed space entry procedures and, if necessary, revise them to ensure they comply with the applicable requirements.

Ahead of a 3-day virtual Maritime India Summit, the National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) has inked 6 pacts, worth Rs 225 crore, with the shipping regulator Directorate General of Shipping.