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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.

With the end of the "phase-in period" for Maritime Labour Convention 2006 and the 2010 STCW amendments, coupled with the revisions to the Guidelines on Minimum Safe Manning (IMO Resolution A. 1047(27)) and the Training of Personnel on Mobile Offshore Units (IMO Resolution A. 1079(28)), 2014 may see an increased focus on manning and training.

During IMO Sub- Committee on HTW, Session 1, 17-21 February 2014 Until 1 July 2015, relevant ISPS training can be accepted as equivalent to STCW certification (Image Credit: IMO) Guidance on training and certification requirements for ship security officers and seafarers with designated security duties has been agreed by IMO, to address practical difficulties seafarers have reportedly experienced in obtaining the necessary security certification under the 2010 Manila amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) and STCW Code.The guidance recommends that, until 1 July 2015, relevant training under section 13 (Training, drills and exercises on ship security) of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code should be accepted as being equivalent to that required under the STCW Convention and Code.The guidance was agreed by the Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW), meeting for its first session from 17 to 21 February 2014, which expressed its concern that large numbers of seafarers were reportedly unable to have access to approved training courses or were unable to be issued certification of security-related training in accordance with the STCW regulations.The Sub-Committee approved an STCW circular onAdvice for port State control officers, ...

A new programme from Videotel highlights the importance of psychology in effective passenger evacuation, a topic which has been the focus of much attention in the industry since the highly charged events off Isola del Giglio in January 2012

On Monday 24th February, European Union counter-piracy operation Atalanta and EUCAP Nestor, the civilian-led Maritime Security Capacity building EU Mission,

FURUNO HELLAS announced that it has been awarded a new contract to supply ECDIS to THENAMARIS, a global ship manager of ocean-going vessels. THENAMARIS’ fleet under management currently comprises 54 vessels, including 42 tankers, 9 dry bulk carriers, and 3 container vessels.  THENAMARIS LNG Inc. also manages 1 LNG vessel. THENAMARIS has already installed the FURUNO ECDIS system on a number of vessels, including newbuildings, and the new contract was signed for the installation of the Dual FMD-3200 ECDIS Multifunction Display (MFD) sets with Radar overlay across the remaining vessels of the THENAMARIS fleet.  The contract also includes the delivery of FURUNO CAT ECDIS type-specific training module to be installed at THENAMARIS training centers around the world. Every FURUNO FMD-3200 MFD workstation includes ECDIS, Radar, Conning and other modules giving officers the ability to switch between applications at the touch of a button. Source and Image Credit: FURUNO In the starting, I was open with you propecia before and after has changed my essence. It has become much more fun, and now I have to run. Just as it is improbable to sit.

USCG has released two draft policy letters on LNG bunkering for which it seeks public comment.

With ECDIS training continuing to be high on the shipping agenda Videotel, in conjunction with Safebridge, now offers participants an entry into three times as many type-specific ECDIS modules as its nearest competitor. "With constant demands for greater flexibility from crew and STCW requirements calling for proficiency in working with the specific type of ECDIS system found on board, bridge personnel have to ensure they have the right training to work on the equipment they are given," explains Nigel Cleave, CEO of Videotel Marine International. "Offering a truly blended approach, Videotel provides the foundation stage which then allows delegates to progress to type-specific training offered by Safebridge - either online with real-time simulation, or in locations around the world." "The Videotel MCA approved IMO Model Course 1.27 (2012 edition) covers perhaps one of the most important subjects we have undertaken, providing the very mind-set and understanding so essentially required on the principles of the ECDIS system and how it should be used to facilitate navigational safety. "Intended for all deck officers as part of their mandatory ECDIS training, participants will leave with an understanding of the principles of ECDIS, the fundamentals of ECDIS capability and operation and will know how ...

With ECDIS training continuing to be high on the shipping agenda Videotel, in conjunction with Safebridge, now offers participants an entry into three times as many type-specific ECDIS modules as its nearest competitor.