Education/Training News


NYK-Line Support New Philippine Maritime Training Academy

Jun 13, 2013

The new NYK-TDG campus opens its doors to 180 students at its Calamba location (about 50 km south of Manila).Two ceremonies were held — an opening ceremony for the sparkling new crew training facilities, maritime academy, classrooms, and lodgings…

HiPer Craft Forum 2013: New Speakers Announced

Jun 12, 2013

The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) will host the High Performance Craft (HiPer Craft) Forum on June 19-20, 2013 at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center in Norfolk, Va.Government and Industry Speakers Include:•    CAPT Dan Shultz…

Peter De Vos Appointed Marine Propulsion Course Trainer

Jun 12, 2013

The ninth edition of the international HME Marine Propulsion training series starts in September. It will be a new experience for Peter de Vos, Assistant Professor of Marine Engineering at Delft Technical University (TU Delft). As the latest addition to the team…

UK Offshore Renewable Energy Summer School

Jun 12, 2013

Early booking advised for the 2-week offshore renewable energy summer school (part of IDCORE 2013) aimed to expand & sustain a community of high-quality staff for the UK offshore renewable energy industry.
The summer school (22, July – 2, August 2013 at HR Wallingford…

PlanetSolar Bound for Boston

Jun 11, 2013

swissnex Boston welcomes 'PlanetSolar DeepWater Expedition,' June 22-26, 2013.In support of its mission to build stronger relationships between scientists, entrepreneurs and innovators in Massachusetts and Switzerland, swissnex Boston is welcoming…

Getting Real: Star Center Upgrades Bridge Simulator

Jun 10, 2013

Maritime training specialists, STAR Center, upgrades its bridge simulator for an unparalleled 360 degree training experience.Digital Projection International (DPI), an Emmy® Award-winning manufacturer of high-performance projection systems…

Attracting Maritime Talent, Norwegian Style

Jun 07, 2013

Thousands of students are flocking to 'Ocean Talent Camp' in Oslo every day to get a taste of the most exciting ocean Industry careers.Located at Rådhusplassen (City Hall Square) in Oslo, the camp gives students the chance to talk to people who work in professions they are interested in…

Swedish Club Academy Fears Limited Impact of STCW Revision

Jun 03, 2013

Several years ago, when the IMO declared that resource management training would be given high priority in the revision of the STCW, The Swedish Club Academy was hopeful that a worldwide mandatory application of resource management would be…

Free Hong Kong ECDIS Workshops

May 31, 2013

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) brings to HK its free-attendance workshop on ECDIS regulations and procedures.This free workshop will present the 'Admiralty Guide to policy and procedures for the operational use of ECDIS' and…

“The Essential Dry Docking Course”

May 30, 2013

Lloyd's Register North America will hold the “Essential Dry-Docking” Marine training course from June 18-20, 2013 at the Lloyd's Register office in Plantation, Fla. near Ft. Lauderdale.The three-day course will provide the essential information needed to successfully prepare…

LaHood Appoints Seven to USMMA Advisory Board

May 30, 2013

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the appointment of seven members to the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Advisory Board. The USMMA Advisory Board serves as an independent body whose purpose is to examine the course…

Crash Course on Unmanned Robotics at US NWC

May 30, 2013

U.S. Naval War College (NWC) students participate in a presentation & discussion of unmanned robotic systems with ReconRobotics, Inc. & Hydroid, Inc.This event was part of the 'Unmanned Systems and Conflict in the 21st Century' course at NWC…

WBV Manager Course to be Held June 18

May 29, 2013

FRC International is running the first WBV Manager course in the U.S. on June 18 at HiPer Craft 2013 in Norfolk, Va.The course fee per person is $400 and places can now be booked. WBV Manager attendees also receive free admission to all three days of HiPer Craft 2013…

First Minister Launches Bibby Offshore New HQ

May 29, 2013

First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, officially opened subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore’s new purpose-built headquarters, Atmosphere One.The company recently relocated from Aberdeen Harbour to the new office facility at Prospect Park…

IYRS Boatbuilding Grads Row Their Own Boats

May 29, 2013

Students from the IYRS Boatbuilding & Restoration Program will launch their careers, along with the boats they restored this past year as they graduate June 1, 2013.International sports figure and North Sails President Ken Read will help mark…

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