WTS International, the association dedicated to attracting, sustaining, connecting and advancing the professional careers of women in transportation, has announced the selection of the winners of its six scholarships for 2017. Each of the…
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (The Institute) has signed a strategic agreement with China's Ministry of Transport & Shanghai International Shipping Center to expand the delivery of its professional education services.It promotes co…
Nor-Shipping has revealed the shortlist for its coveted Young Entrepreneur Award 2017, with the final four nominees championing innovations with the potential to transform key areas within the global maritime industry.The award, a joint initiative with YoungShip…
CSMART, Center of Simulator Maritime TrainingThe Arison Maritime CenterZeeduinweg 91361 BG Almere, The Netherlands Web: www.csmartalmere.comWhile much of the maritime world slumps, the cruise sector is enjoying its most vibrant growth in a generation…
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has announced that from late February through late March, the company held MOL Safety Conference 2017 programs, targeting MOL Group seafarers, in four locations worldwide. The cities were Split (Croatia), Mumbai (India)…
ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has been inducted to the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni and also named to the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering’s Board of Visitors…
Maritime Professional Training1915 S Andrews Ave.,Ft Lauderdale FL 33316 USA Tel: (954) 525-1014 Web: www.mptusa.com COO: Captain Ted Morley In South Florida sits MPT, one of the most prolific and progressive maritime training facilities…
The Centre for Marine Simulation,The Marine Institute of Memorial University155 Ridge RoadSt. John’s , Newfoundland Labrador, Canada Tel: (709) 778-0305Email: Christopher.hearn@mi.mun.caDirector: Captain Chris Hearn OverviewCMS…
Delgado Maritime & Industrial Training Center13200 Old Gentilly Road, New Orleans, LA 70129Tel: (504) 671-6620Email: fireschool@dcc.eduWeb: www.dcc.edu/academics/workforce/maritime-fire Overview Delgado’s Simulator Suite is…
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced the graduation of 88 students in the sixth class of the '3rd Year Program,' which MOL introduced with the goal of developing crewmembers who will uphold strict safety standards in vessel operation. The 3rd…
The Maritime Simulation Resource Centre (MSRC), a pilot simulation training and port feasibility studies facility, recently gave a presentation on Portable Pilot Units (PPUs) to the directors of all the Mexican Pilots Associations. The day-long workshop was given at the request of Captain ALT…
Danos completed 2016 with a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.11, the lowest since the company began tracking the data in 1979. The company credits this record to its comprehensive safety management system and the dedication of employees at every level…
The United States Maritime Resource Center (USMRC) has launched a new e-learning course, Cyber Awareness for Mariners, the first training course of its kind for mariners on maritime cyber. Cyber Awareness for Mariners will provide mariners…
On February 15, we announced that Sea Year training for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Midshipmen will resume on three commercial carriers – Crowley Maritime Corporation, Maersk Line Limited and American President Line. This followed implementation…
Cyber security threats have increased over the past few years in the maritime industry. Together with DNV GL, Seagull now offers an immediate solution to help train staff to be cyber secure. With the increasing use of systems with embedded software on ships and mobile offshore platforms…