Education & Training News

 

Cloud-based Simulation Service for Maritime Radar Training from Kongsberg

Nov 30, 2020

As all industries work on digital solutions to deal with COVID-19 induced restrictions, Kongsberg Digital launched a new cloud-based simulation service for maritime radar training, an eLearning tool designed to enable instructors to manage and…

Wallem Inks Deal with Navigate Response

Nov 25, 2020

Wallem Shipmanagement appointed Navigate Response to enhance its global media response capability, tasked to deliver crisis communications support and training to its global operations on shore and at sea.“Wallem Shipmanagement is committed…

Training Tips for Ships - Tip #18: Creating a Culture of Learning

Nov 23, 2020

We all think about how to train to produce better outcomes – because better training outcomes mean better performance, safer operations, and employees who are more engaged and more satisfied. But there is a much “bigger picture” goal that only…

Womersley Joins Stream Marine Training

Nov 17, 2020

Stream Marine Training has boosted its management team as Katy Womersley, former General Manager of Clyde Marine Training, moves over the River Clyde where she takes up the role of Operations Director at Stream Marine Careers.Womersley brings her extensive experience in the maritime industry where…

VIDEO: SkillGrader Takes Officer, Crew Skills Assessment to the Next Level

Nov 02, 2020

Marine Learning Systems introduces SkillGrader, a mobile application designed to enable vessel operators and training institutions to objectively evaluate officer and crew skills, and to generate instant reports on workforce insights.“SkillGrader completes the learning technologies picture…

USMMA: Teaching with Simulation in the Maritime Field

Oct 12, 2020

A great deal of research related to student learning styles has emerged in recent years.  Through that research strong arguments have been made that more kinesthetic learning methods, such as hands-on or experiential learning, are more effective than more traditional methods like the lecture…

Training Tips for Ships Tip #17: Getting Serious About Assessing Skills

Oct 12, 2020

Ours is both a knowledge-based and skill-based industry. We know this. Yet our training does not address both aspects equally. And until it does, we are needlessly sacrificing safety and performance. There is more we can do.Maritime workers…

Marine Learning Systems, SQLearn Announce Partnership

Aug 24, 2020

Through a content partnership, SQLearn’s library of interactive e-learning courses is now available on Marine Learning Systems’ training and assessment platform, a platform built specifically for the maritime industry.With more than 200,000 seafarers stranded at sea…

Training Tips for Ships #15: Using Student Exam Results to Measure OUR Performance

Aug 14, 2020

Exams are a staple of training. We know what they are, we know what they are for, and we know how to write and deliver them. And, of course, we all use them to test trainee knowledge. But there is another benefit of exams that the vast majority of maritime trainers are ignoring…

Logistics News

Authorities Make Major Cocaine Bust in Port of Barcelona

Authorities Make Major Cocaine Bust in Port of Barcelona

European Commission Urged to Take Action on Calves

European Commission Urged to Take Action on Calves

Roll Group Expands Heavy Gantry Capability in Indonesia

Roll Group Expands Heavy Gantry Capability in Indonesia

Saipem Sees Business Opportunities in Green Ammonia, Offshore Wind

Saipem Sees Business Opportunities in Green Ammonia, Offshore Wind

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News

Eurostar cancels a quarter of all services, urges versus travel
UK law enforcement officers under criminal investigation over Manchester Airport occurrence
Train chauffeur, security authorities founded guilty over Spain's worst train crash in decades