Education/Training News


U.S. Coast Guard Academy Establishes Center for Maritime Policy & Strategy

Aug 16, 2012

The new center aims to promote education, research and policy innovation on contemporary challenges to America’s maritime interests.The center’s primary mission is to promote interdisciplinary research and scholarship across maritime policy communities and academic disciplines…

Cruise Travel Agent Training Offered at Conference

Aug 16, 2012

Upcoming Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific Conference organizers announce travel agent training program at Singapore conference.Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific – conference and trade show focusing on the emerging Asia–Pacific cruise industry —  announce…

Austal Graduates Four-Year Apprentices

Aug 15, 2012

Part of Austal’s growing talent pool – 3,000 and counting. Austal USA honored 15 graduates of Austal’s cutting-edge four-year apprenticeship program yesterday at a ceremony held in the new Office Complex Multi-Use Room. This was recently…

Braemar Extends its Commitment to the Industry

Aug 15, 2012

Braemar (Incorporating The Salvage Association) has announced that the next of its popular programme of Port and Shipyard Familiarisation courses will be run in conjunction with the U35 Marine Insurance Group.Providing a practical insight into port operations…

Shipbuilding Apprentices Move Up, Start Work at Ingalls

Aug 13, 2012

Nearly 300 new Ingalls Shipbuilding employees receive a right royal welcome into the workforce. The new employees were welcomed by Governor Phil Bryant, Ingalls Shipbuilding President Irwin Edenzon and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College…

Arctic Oil Spill Contingency Plan Devised by Students

Aug 10, 2012

DNV’s summer students present results of work to develop a realistic concept for a year-round Arctic oil spill response system.The Norwegian students' project included requirements for people, vessels and equipment.DNV’s summer project is…

ASA, NAMEPA to Sponsor Marine Science Education Competition

Aug 08, 2012

ASA and NAMEPA announce marine sciences project awards competition for high schools, colleges, and academies. The Education Committees of the American Salvage Association (ASA) together with the North American Marine Environmental Protection…

MERPAC to Meet in Washington, DC

Aug 08, 2012

Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee to meet on September 11, 2012 at USCG Headquarters. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. SUMMARY: The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) will meet in Washington…

Skye Maritime and Rep. Duncan Examine Security Challenges

Aug 06, 2012

Congressman Duncan Hunter Meets with Skye Maritime on the Challenges Facing the U.S. Private Maritime Security Industry. Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA), a Marine combat veteran and member for the House Armed Services Committee, met with senior executives at Skye Maritime…

Newport News Shipbuilding Introduce Teacher Internships

Aug 06, 2012

Huntington Ingalls Industries have public school educators in SE Virginia participate the 'Career Pathways' program at NNS.Through Career Pathways, NNS partners with public school systems to mentor both students and teachers to enrich schools' curricula…

US Shipyard Apprentice School Given High Profile Recognition

Aug 02, 2012

Huntington Ingalls Industries'  Newport News Apprentice School recognized as 'Trailblazer & Innovator' by Dept of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.The Office of Apprenticeship awards registered apprentice programs this recognition if their programs…

President Obama Announces Key Administration Post

Aug 02, 2012

President Barack Obama ha announced his intent to nominate Captain Arthur H. Sulzer, USN (ret) as a Member, Advisory Board of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.Captain Arthur H. Sulzer, USN (ret), is President of Arthur H…

New Education Committee Chairwoman for NASSTRAC

Aug 02, 2012

The National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC) names Candace Holowwicki as committee chairwoman.NASSTRAC provides education, advocacy, and provider relations for professionals involved in all modes of transportation. Ms…

Training & Education: At the Leading Edge

Aug 01, 2012

Innovative Brown Water Programs Arguably the best equipped and most environmentally sound maritime campus in the country, Mass. Maritime also finds itself (not by accident) at the leading edge of a fundamental change in how maritime academies deliver education in a changing marketplace…

Energy Sector Taps Ex-Military Personnel to Bridge Talent Gap

Aug 01, 2012

Oil and gas industry offers ex-military personnel chance for a challenging second career. A former soldier has swapped foreign battlefields for the oil and gas industry, highlighting the vital role transferrable skills can play in addressing talent shortages within the energy sector…

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