Education/Training News


Initiative Allows Pupils to Delve into the Underwater World

Nov 20, 2015

Subsea UK has been working with education bodies and teachers to create a resource which will capture the interest and imagination of primary pupils in science subjects. Aligned to the Curriculum for Excellence, Subsea Channel, will provide…

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Wins BIMCO Award

Nov 19, 2015

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers has won the BIMCO Education and Training Award 2015. The Institute scooped the award in recognition of its investment in new learning, growth in student and graduate numbers and innovative teaching techniques…

BIMCO Declares Winners of Its 2015 Awards

Nov 19, 2015

Last night in Hamburg, BIMCO President Philippe Louis-Dreyfus chose to give public recognition to all seafarers who have been – and still are – involved in rescuing people in distress at sea.Mr. Louis-Dreyfus awarded the BIMCO President’s Award to Columbia Shipmanagement Hamburg…

Long Beach Trade Luncheon Celebrates Women

Nov 19, 2015

A heavy equipment operator, port construction manager, shoe company executive and maritime university student encouraged Long Beach young women to explore careers in shipping industry at this week’s fifth annual Celebrating Women in Trade luncheon…

Transas Launches High Voltage Training Breaker

Nov 18, 2015

Coming in response to recently introduced STCW requirements, Transas has launched a high voltage training solution for marine engineering and electrical training.The new rules require training to be conducted using real equipment, leading…

Falck Safety Services Secures IMIST Accreditation in US

Nov 16, 2015

Access to a ground-breaking global training initiative which aims to transform safety and competency in the oil and gas industry continues to expand with the approval of five new invigilation centers in the US.The accreditation of the Falck Safety Services centers in Houston…

Human Performance and Limitation for Mariners

Nov 14, 2015

The Nautical Institute’s latest book, Human Performance and Limitation for Mariners, builds on a concept first introduced in the aviation industry that was responsible for a massive reduction in accidents. This concept will enable seafarers…

LGH/ITI Team Up for Rigging Training

Nov 13, 2015

Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) and Industrial Training International (ITI) have partnered to offer training for prospective rigging students. ITI will offer both network training courses – Rigging Gear Inspector Levels I & II and Lift Director & Critical Lift Planning – to students…

Jamaican Elected to WMU Board

Nov 13, 2015

Maritime Authority of Jamaica’s (MAJ) Director General Rear Admiral Peter Brady has been elected as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmo, Sweden.  The appointment has been welcomed by…

Integrated Training, Travel Solution to Meet New STCW, OPITO Regulations

Nov 13, 2015

GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS), the specialist provider of world-class training for maritime personnel, has announced an agreement with ATPI Griffinstone, part of the ATPI Group, one of the leaders in travel solutions for the shipping and energy industries…

Scientists Produce Data from Largest Single Volcano

Nov 12, 2015

Tamu Massif is a volcano the size of New Mexico and lurks 6,500 feet beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean. During their 36 day expedition, the science team undertook a survey of immense proportions mapping an area nearly one million square kilometers in size…

‘Simulation and Training without Boundaries’

Nov 11, 2015

More than 200 experts from all around the world are expected to attend the global Simulation User Conference (SimUC 2016) “Simulation and Training without boundaries”, which will be hosted by Transas in Singapore on January 28, 2016. Transas…

Presentations by Caterpillar at Baird Conference

Nov 10, 2015

Caterpillar Inc. Group President of Energy & Transportation Jim Umpleby and Director of Investor Relations Rich Moore will speak at the Baird 2015 Industrial Conference on Wednesday, November 11. They are scheduled to speak at 11 a.m…

Seamen’s Unity Day Celebrated

Nov 10, 2015

The Indian seafarers celebrate 6th November as the Seamen’s Unity Day.  The National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) commemorated the occasion as is done annually on the 6th of November, which is also a paid holiday for seafarers working on Indian and foreign flag ships…

Former Scottish Footballer Signs for Royal Navy

Nov 09, 2015

International footballer David McNamee has gone from defending for his nation on the football pitch to defending his nation at sea. The 35-year-old, capped four times by Scotland in a 15-year career north and south of the border, has signed for the U…

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