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CLIA members use simulation training to strengthen safety of navigation

A recent survey of the environmental management system standard ISO 14001 covering its future content and its current benefits, which received over 5 000 responses, found that it is particularly useful in meeting legal requirements and improving environmental performance. However, a clearer focus on preventing pollution, eco-efficiency and life-cycle thinking should be provided in the next version of the standard. The survey had responses from organizations of various sizes in 110 countries - a majority of whose system is built on ISO 14001 - with 46 % from small and medium-sized companies. Conducted in 11 languages, the survey was run by the ISO committee responsible for the standard (ISO/TC 207/SC 1). "The level of response was incredible. The detail of responses provides experts writing standards in this area with valuable input and real understanding," said Anne-Marie Warris, Chair of ISO/TC 207/SC 1. "The survey was designed in part to get a better idea of what people see as the main benefits of ISO 14001 and what could be improved, as the standard is currently being revised," explained Lisa Greenwood of the Rochester Institute of Technology, lead author of the survey report. "For example between 70 % and 80 % of respondents said ISO 14001 was of high or very high value with regard to meeting ...

Imtech Marine has expanded its training facilities in the Middle East with a new Training Centre in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

The Port Hedland Port Authority (PHPA) announced a partnership with international maritime research and engineering consultancy HR Wallingford, who operates an advanced ship navigation and maritime simulation facility in Fremantle, to provide ongoing support and training for the PHPA's marine operations team. The simulation facility will enable the PHPA to optimise its marine operating procedures, and provide for the professional development and training of individual pilots, tug masters and port staff. The facility has a vessel traffic services (VTS) simulator plus six real time ship simulation bridges (including four dedicated tug bridges), that deliver advanced site familiarisation and scenario based emergency and failure training for Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) personnel, pilots and tug masters. The PHPA Harbour Master and General Manager of Operations, Captain John Finch, welcomed the commissioning of the upgraded facilities. "This facility will enable our Marine Operations team to train within a world leading simulation facility and to safely enhance our operational performance. The facility will also allow the PHPA to undertake more thorough assessments of towage requirements and the designs of future marine facilities at the port." Source: Port Hedland Port Authority  In the starting, I was outspoken with you propecia before and after has changed ...

The Port Hedland Port Authority (PHPA) announced a partnership with international maritime research and engineering consultancy HR Wallingford, who operates an advanced ship navigation and maritime simulation facility in Fremantle, to provide ongoing support and training for the PHPA's marine operations team

Videotel now offers more extensive portfolio of training for the LNG sector in the marketplace. Working with experts across the globe - BP Shipping, Shell, Maersk and SIGTTO, amongst many others - it has created a comprehensive package of training covering the essentials required when operating in this important market. Nigel Cleave, CEO of Videotel Marine International, says: "Twice as many LNG carriers are operating today compared with five years ago, leading to a growing demand for quality training in the sector. With an evolving market and constantly developing new technologies even those familiar with the sector face new challenges. "Most projections are that cargo volumes will almost double by 2020 from today's level of around 250m tonnes," explains Mr Cleave. "This new landscape will call for a whole new skills set, and with its extensive experience of working with industry and regulatory bodies, Videotel is the best placed to service those needs." Starting with the Videotel Tanker Familiarisation Distance Learning Course, the candidate is then invited to select from a number of courses to further develop their knowledge and skills. The Liquefied Gas Tanker Safety Training Course provides both trainees and officers experienced in other sectors with tanker-specific technical ...

Transas Marine International has received Transportstyrelsen (Swedish Transport Agency) approval for its STCW conform generic ECDIS training

Videotel now offers more extensive portfolio of training for the LNG sector in the marketplace

The UK Chamber of Shipping has welcomed the announcement - as part of National Apprenticeship Week - that ship ratings, including engineering, navigation and catering roles, will be included as one of the Department for Business Trailblazer' apprenticeships

On 1 January 2015 The Nautical Institute will begin revalidating certificates issued under its Dynamic Positioning (DP) Operator training scheme. The certificates will be processed according to the date they were issued.