Education/Training News


Two New Themes for Seafarers Awareness Week

Feb 14, 2017

Announcing the themes ‘Maritime Jobs at Sea and Ashore’ and ‘Sea Ports for Prosperity’, Seafarers UK has launched this year’s Seafarers Awareness Week campaign, with the focus on promoting maritime career opportunities, both at sea and ashore…

Australia’s New Ship Simulation Center Opened

Feb 09, 2017

A new specialist Ship Simulation Center, based in Atwell Arcade, Fremantle, was officially opened on Thursday, February 9, 2017 by City of Fremantle Mayor Dr. Brad Pettitt. The Australia Ship Simulation Center, owned and operated by HR Wallingford…

Kongsberg Introduces Virtual Classrooms

Feb 09, 2017

Kongsberg Maritime’s training division has introduced a new virtual classroom solution to help customers reduce the time and cost investment of training on a wide range of disciplines. Designed for the pre-course preparation phase, Kongsberg…

Good Nutrition Helps Beat Fatigue for Crew

Feb 09, 2017

Crew members must be provided with nutritionally-balanced meals while onboard to avoid high levels of fatigue, says catering training provider Marine Catering Training Consultancy (MCTC) following the findings of InterManager’s recent study into tiredness levels…

De Ruyter Maritime and Logistics College Reopened

Feb 08, 2017

His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands reopened the renovated De Ruyter Maritime and Logistics College in Vlissingen, Holland, on February 3, 2017. He then went aboard the emergency towing vessel Guardian, operated by leading towage and salvage specialist Multraship…

Port of Antwerp Opens New Training Centre in India

Feb 07, 2017

Indian port professionals who follow courses given in Mumbai by APEC, the port of Antwerp training centre, can now benefit from a purpose-built training facility.  The new facility was officially opened on Monday this week during the annual Port of Antwerp Mission to India…

Norsafe Offers 'Train the Trainer' Course in LSA

Feb 07, 2017

Norsafe, global life-saving marine systems manufacturer, is offering a specialized “Train the Trainer” course in lifesaving appliances (LSA) aimed at instructors and trainers working in nautical schools and training centers. The course covers…

MCTC Signs Catering Training Contract with Exmar

Feb 02, 2017

Global training provider Marine Catering Training Consultancy (MCTC) has signed a two-year contract with EXMAR Ship Management, through its catering managers VAN HULLE Catering, to provide training to crew members on 34 of its ships. MCTC…

Marine Surveying and Consultancy – An Introduction

Jan 31, 2017

Having been an independent marine surveyor and consultant for many years, author and educator Mike Wall has based his new book Marine Surveying and Consultancy – An Introduction on experience.Primarily aimed at those wishing to become independent marine surveyors and consultants…

Diversity and Inclusion at Sea Course Goes Live

Jan 31, 2017

Marlins, V.Group’s training business and Human Rights at Sea collaboration on a Diversity and Inclusion at Sea e-learning course is now available and being offered free of charge to individual seafarers for a limited time via Marlin’s online shop…

Intermodal Supply Chain Safety Seminar Planned

Jan 31, 2017

ICHCA International, the global cargo handling NGO, will co-host a seminar, “Safety in the Intermodal Supply Chain: Promoting the IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for the Safe Packing of Cargo Transport Units” in Brussels, February 27, as part of European Shipping Week…

Training Program Seeks to Develop Alaskan Shipbuilders

Jan 30, 2017

A new shipbuilding and repair training program in Alaska aims to develop an advanced manufacturing workforce comprised of state residents. Shipbuilder and repairer Vigor has teamed up with the maritime workforce development network Maritime Works for a public…

IMCA Plans Spring Seminar and Workout Program

Jan 30, 2017

During 2016 the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) announced it had changed its seminar strategy, replacing the traditional large annual event with a series of highly focused technical seminars. These proved very successful…

ECDIS ACAT Courses Now Available Offline

Jan 27, 2017

ECDIS Ltd have further developed its not for profit Annual Competency Assurance Training (ACAT) courses by introducing an offline version.  Listening to the requirements of many of their clients with little or no internet onboard, ECDIS…

Alumni Form Committee on USMMA Accreditation Status

Jan 27, 2017

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (AAF) has formed an advisory committee composed of Kings Point graduates and education experts to assist the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) and the Academy in protecting and preserving the school’s imperiled accreditation…

Current News

Short-Term Tanker Market Shaken Up by Geopolitics

Panama Canal, USGBC Sign MOU to Enhance US Agricultural Trade

Greg Baribault Appointed as President of Enstructure Northeast

Blue Water Announces Andy Tite as Senior Vice President, Projects

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News