Education/Training News


Mersey Maritime Apprentice Invited to Westminister

Feb 05, 2015

Mersey Maritime Apprentice Olivia (Livvy) Weston got a chance to visit No.10 Downing Street and the House of Commons after meeting the Shipping Minister, John Hayes, MP on an official visit.The 18-year-old Apprentice, who has been with Mersey Maritime since finishing her A-levels last year…

Navy Unveils Firefighting Robot

Feb 05, 2015

Scientists unveiled a firefighting robot prototype Feb. 4 at the Naval Future Force Science & Technology EXPO, revealing details about its successful demonstrations last fall.The Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot (SAFFiR), sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR)…

Highest OTC Award for Petrobras

Feb 04, 2015

For the third time, Petrobras is set to receive the highest award that an oil company can be given, bestowed by the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) committee, based in Houston, USA. The OTC Distinguished Achievement Award for Companies…

Harley Marine Installs Media Wall in Communications Center

Feb 04, 2015

Harley Marine Services recently installed an 8 by 6 meter industrial grade LCD screen in the communication center at the new Harley and Lela Franco Maritime Center in Seattle, WA. This state-of-the-art media wall provides a direct portal…

Mississippi Governor Visits Ingalls Shipbuilding

Feb 03, 2015

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant visited Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding facility, meeting with shipyard officials on workforce development and training initiatives and touring Ingalls' Maritime Training Academy, the company announced…

Thome: Self-Sufficient in Junior Officer Recruitment

Feb 03, 2015

THOME Group announced that it has become self-sufficient in recruiting junior officers thanks to its in-house cadet training program.Launched in 2005 under THOME’s “Human Element” initiative, the Thome Global Cadet Program has already trained in excess of 1…

2nd Satellite Launched for Inmarsat’s Global Xpress

Feb 03, 2015

Inmarsat has announced the successful launch of their second Global Xpress (GX) satellite (Inmarsat-5 F2) on board an International Launch Services (ILS) Proton Breeze M rocket launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan yesterday (Sunday 1 February) at 12:31 GMT…

2nd WISTA India Forum Receives Strong Support

Feb 03, 2015

On 23rd January 2015, the Royal Mumbai Yacht Club saw around a hundred dignified members of the shipping fraternity gather for the second WISTA Annual Forum, an event that lived up to the industry’s expectations.  The select crowd included long-term supporters of WISTA India and WISTA members…

Freedom of the Seas Revitalized

Feb 03, 2015

Re-emerging from a 24-day drydock at Grand Bahama Shipyard, Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas returned into service this weekend to offer vacationers one of the best cruise ships for incredible Caribbean’s adventures. The ship showcased its new features to more than 1…

MPHRP: Signposting for Mental Health Support

Feb 02, 2015

It is only after some time following traumatic events that mental health complications may surface. Assessment immediately after such events would most probably show signs of the common and perfectly normal after effects of extraordinary life events…

Naval EXPO Coming to Washington

Jan 31, 2015

For the first time ever, the general public will be admitted free to the Naval Future Force Science and Technology EXPO general exhibit hall Feb. 4-5 where they will be able to see the Electromagnetic Railgun, an autonomous swarmboat, a firefighting robot and much more…

Kongsberg Expands Louisiana Office, Training Facility

Jan 30, 2015

Kongsberg Maritime has purchased approximately 5.2 acres for new construction on an 82,980 sq ft office and training facility. Construction on the James Business Park property located on James Drive East in St. Rose, Louisiana is scheduled to begin this spring…

31 ARENA Projects Completed

Jan 30, 2015

ARENA has invested $1 billion in more than 230 projects, fellowships and scholarships that are paving the way for a more diverse energy future for Australia.Thirty one of these projects have now been completed, with many more scheduled to reach key milestones and/or completion in 2015…

31st Edition of Cruise Shipping Miami

Jan 30, 2015

Cruise Shipping Miami 2015 is gearing up to offer the most comprehensive and robust roster of panel discussions featuring the industry's most knowledgeable and experienced executives. The panels will be grouped under several broad themes based on industry trends during the four-day conference…

Australian Tall Ship Rounds Cape Horn

Jan 29, 2015

The Royal Australian Navy operated Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour rounded Cape Horn on Australia Day, 36 days into a 12-month circumnavigation of the world.Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Tim Barrett AO, CSC, RAN congratulated the 36 seafarers on board the square-rigged tall ship…

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