Tag: training

The Hellenic Ministry of Shipping and the Aegean plans to prioritize the enhancement of maritime education and sustainability in 2024.

The IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has decided to initiate a review of the STCW Convention and Code that will go through several phases, with a view to be completed by the autumn of 2027.

To align seafarer training, certification, and watchkeeping with evolving trends in the shipping industry and to tackle various challenges encountered by seafarers, the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has decided to initiate a thorough examination and update of the STCW Convention and Code.

Henrik Jensen, CEO and Founder of Danica Crewing Specialists, suggests how seafarer training should adapt to new challenges and highlights the importance of providing to seafarers fully contracted employment.

A new online course has been launched which aims to provide maritime administration officers and trainees with the tools and knowledge required to conduct audits under the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS). 

The OneCare Solutions Mobile App is a digital platform for accessing and monitoring myriad programmes for an individual’s wellbeing including physical and mental health.

Improper operation of a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) can result in additional costs, delays and compliance issues for shipowners. The Norwegian BWTS supplier Optimarin highlights the importance of crew training in a BWTS installation to ensure smooth-running ballasting operations.

Training needs to be evaluated in order to improve its effectiveness that is why there are ways to assess a training program’s impact and identify its weak points, such as the one by Donald Kirkpatrick.

IMO and the Republic of Korea have signed agreements to tackle marine litter, develop a a tailor-made web-based e-navigation service in the Philippines and support the port-related training needs of LDCs and SIDS to reduce emissions.

According to speakers on a joint webinar by the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) and Port Technology International, technological innovation must be supported by buy-in and staff training from all port users and stakeholders to promote safety.