Long awaited by the global maritime industry and much feared by American educators in particular, the newly adopted additions to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) code for Seafarers are here. Last Week’s 2nd Annual International Maritime eLearning Conference brought the enhanced STCW code – and the blended, eLearning techniques that will allow it to be implemented – under the harsh glare of collective scrutiny. By week’s end, conference attendees had every reason to be cautiously optimistic. More importantly, a cogent way forward had been defined for both issues.
Yak Diving Academy secures full membership of the International Diving Schools Association France making it the first in Asia
The new Maritime Technology Training Taskforce (M3T) is the product of input from the Maritime Industry, Government and Regulatory sectors, Maritime Training Institutions and Technology Providers. Goal of the Strategic Alliance is to improve mariner training outcomes using existing and future technologies.
Policy changes at the National Maritime Center irk industry training schools and mariners. Will this undo more than 18 months of progress?
Electronic controls are set to rule the waves
A recent report by MarAd indicates the facilities at Kings Point are in need of upgrade including replacement of some that are needed to provide basic services to the Cadet Corps. "Properly planned and administered", this presents an opportunity for Kings Point to become a world showcase for maritime training.
A unique approach to the threat of maritime terrorism
Pentagon Marine Services a primarily Indian manning and ship management company has now opened their Associate office in Singapore reversing the trend so far wherein foreign manning firms have been coming to India and opening shop
Subjecting Maritime Education and Training to tests to ensure high level of quality