Education/Training News


Coast Guard Academy to Hold Virtual Graduation

Apr 14, 2020

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy announced it is preparing to hold a virtual graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 20 due to the coronavirus pandemic.The graduating Class of 2020, along with the rest of the Academy Corps of Cadets were on spring…

An NYK First: Internally Trained Seafarer Promoted to Captain

Apr 10, 2020

In its storied 135-year history of NYK, Akihiro Mori now holds a distinguished place in the company, as effective April 1, 2020, Mori becomes the first internally trained seafarer promoted to captain.The story is an important one for the maritime industry as a whole…

COVID-19: Your LMS Can Help You Now More Than Ever

Apr 08, 2020

It is clear that we are living in unprecedented times. Equally clear is that we will get through this pandemic, but that it is going to take some strength, stamina and especially some innovation to come through as unscathed as possible. It is…

Remote Training with Vessel-specific Software

Mar 30, 2020

Kongsberg Maritime announced an integrated strategy to deliver remote, targeted training for its customers. Providing this service through digital platforms reduces travel, cost, time away from home and climate footprint. Three products – Remote Training…

MarTID 2020: Time is Running Out

Mar 26, 2020

The deadline to take the 2020 MarTID survey of mariner training practices is March 31, 2020, and your participation is vital to its success.Take the survey today:Vessel operators: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020MarTIDOperatorTraining institutions: https://www…

VIKING Offering E-learning Amid Coronavirus

Mar 24, 2020

VIKING Safety Academy has addressed a fast-emerging seafarer training issue brought by coronavirus by delivering a unique e-learning tool that can keep seafarers STCW-compliant until restrictions on movement and social interactions come to an end…

Wärtsilä Simulation Technology for SAMK

Mar 23, 2020

The technology group Wärtsilä has delivered a navigation simulator and specific mathematical models to the Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) in the city of Rauma, Finland. These will be used as an essential enabler in the Intelligent…

Take the MarTID 2020 Survey

Mar 19, 2020

The deadline to take the 2020 MarTID survey of mariner training practices has been extended to March 31, 2020, and your participation is vital to its success.Take the survey today:Vessel operators: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020MarTIDOperatorTraining institutions: https://www…

SQLearn: Training & Teleconference Platform

Mar 18, 2020

SQLearn provides a solution for companies and educational institutes in order to ensure their smooth operation.Using SQLearn’s Synchronous Training Platform, employees will be able to hold teleconferences and work safely from their own space…

Gujarat Pipavav Port Organizes Training at the Port

Mar 16, 2020

Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd (GPPL), and Pipavav Customs Brokers association (PCBA), in partnership with the Logistics Sector Skills Council; organized a daylong seminar cum training titled ‘Recognition of Prior Learning of Logistics (RPL)’, at the port on March 7th…

Maritime Cyber Security Training Launched

Mar 10, 2020

ClassNK Consulting Service Co., Ltd.(NKCS) has launched of a maritime focused cyber security e-learning training service developed in cooperation with KDDI CORPORATION (KDDI) and KDDI Digital Security Inc. (KDS).An increased use of many solutions…

MarTID 2020 Survey Deadline Extended

Mar 09, 2020

The deadline to take the 2020 MarTID survey of mariner training practices has been extended to March 31, 2020, and your participation is vital to its success.Take the survey today:Vessel operators: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020MarTIDOperatorTraining institutions: https://www…

Training Tips for Ships: Tip #10 - Don’t Handcuff Your Trainees

Mar 04, 2020

Do any of your e-learning modules force learners to spend a certain amount of time on a page before advancing to the next one? Do they force readers to answer one or more questions before advancing to the next page? Do they prevent access to…

SUNY Hosts Ceremony for Hornblower E-Navigation Lab

Mar 04, 2020

Ongoing partnership between Hornblower and Maritime College provides access to internships and jobs for students & alumni along with access to training facilities for Hornblower crewsThere is a new wave of maritime talent hitting the shores…

Maritime College Names Waters Provost and VP

Mar 02, 2020

The State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College announced that Jennifer K. Waters has been appointed Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs beginning July 1. Dr. Waters currently serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis…

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