Education/Training News


SUNY Maritime Midshipmen Receive Naval Commissions

May 11, 2016

Last week, 24 midshipmen received commissions to become ensigns in the U.S. Navy at SUNY Maritime College. More than half of the students were selected for duty as strategic sealift officers, who provide logistical and other forms of support in times of military deployment…

Clyde Begins Work on O&G Safety Training Facility

May 11, 2016

Marine and offshore specialists, The Clyde Group announced that construction work has begun on its $5 million training center in Clydebank, Greater Glasgow, for the newly established Clyde Training Solutions.  The facility is the first of…

DP World Trains Next Generation

May 10, 2016

Global trade enabler DP World is to launch an international education programme, focusing on trade and logistics to help ensure the future growth of the sector and knowledge of its vital role in providing employment and developing national economies…

ABS’ Wiernicki Addresses SUNY Maritime Grads

May 06, 2016

ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki addresses SUNY Maritime College graduates, awarded honorary Doctor of Science Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman, President and CEO of ABS, addressed State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College graduates…

MPA Conducts Ferry Evacuation Exercise To Test Emergency Preparedness

May 06, 2016

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) held a half-day ferry evacuation exercise today to test the readiness of various agencies to respond to potential ferry mishaps in the Port of Singapore.  More than 150 personnel from eight agencies and companies took part in this exercise…

Webb Fundraising Campaign Reaches $32 Mln

May 05, 2016

The Campaign for Webb has so far raised $32 million, 80 percent of its $40 million goal, announced Webb Institute’s President Keith Michel ’73, Campaign Chair Joseph Cuneo ’57, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees George Campbell, Jr., Ph.D…

Aydin Marine Debuts Multi-Touch K-17T

May 05, 2016

Aydin Marine – the manufacturer of industry-leading, type-approved displays, computers and peripherals, announced today the release of a 17-inch multi-touch, sunlight-readable display in its popular KMGBL series of pilothouse and flybridge displays…

Singapore Scheme to Tackle Lack of Marine Engineers

May 04, 2016

Singapore has launched an initiative to attract more locals to take up a career as a marine engineer. The joint venture between unions, government and industry aims to address an acute shortage. A new S$1.2 million Tripartite Engineering…

Port of London Bridge Simulator Upgraded

May 03, 2016

The Port of London Authority (PLA) has invested £250,000 to upgrade its ship’s bridge simulator, adding a full tug bridge simulator in a move that is set to enable a boost in port trade and helps terminals verify their expansion plans. The Thames is the U…

Kongsberg, DNV GL Partner to Reduce Training Costs

May 03, 2016

Kongsberg Maritime has entered a partnership with class society DNV GL to issue Product Certificates for Maritime Simulator Systems required by maritime training providers in order to meet flag state requirements under STCW regulation I/12.…

TOTE LNG Bunker Barge : Crew Training Program

May 03, 2016

GTT subsidiaries, GTT North America, Inc. and GTT Training Ltd, announce the award of the first contract of its kind for the development and implementation of a comprehensive LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) training program for the 2,200 m3 LNG…

SPE Aberdeen Awards Students Bursaries

May 02, 2016

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Aberdeen Section has announced the recipients of its annual student bursaries programme for 2015-2016. In total, £7,500 was awarded to seven students attending Aberdeen, Robert Gordon, Dundee, Heriot-Watt and Strathclyde universities…

Ocean Economy Set to Double in Size by 2030

Apr 30, 2016

The world’s oceans must be managed well to ensure the potential of an “ocean economy” that was worth US $ 1.5 trillion in 2010. 'Calculations based on the OECD’s Ocean Economy Database value the ocean economy’s output (measured in terms…

First Female Deputy Harbor Master at Port of Durban

Apr 28, 2016

One of the first three women in Africa to obtain a Marine Pilot open license in 2011, Pinky Zungu has again made history with her appointment as Transnet National Ports Authority’s first black female Deputy Harbor Master – Nautical for the Port of Durban…

CMA CGM at the Heart of Paris Art Installation

Apr 28, 2016

Worldwide shipping group CMA CGM  announced that it is the main partner of the Monumenta 2016 art exhibition in Paris.  CMA CGM has decided to be at the heart of the creation of the masterpiece, by providing its containerships, containers and its technical and logistical expertise…

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