Chemical Tanker safety comes into sharp focus in a new training course from leading maritime training provider Videotel Marine International.The newly-launched Advanced Chemical Tanker Course has been developed in conjunction with the Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI)…
The next generation of engineering and maritime stars was recognized at the annual Maritime and Engineering College North West (MECNW) Apprenticeship Awards.The ceremony on November 14, held at MECNW in Birkenhead, celebrated the achievements…
Merseyside engineering firm Cammell Laird announced its largest ever intake of apprentices since it restarted its apprenticeship program in 2008.Birkenhead-based Cammell Laird has taken on 22 apprentices working across a range of skills which brings the total number within the business to 71…
Seagull AS and Marine Learning Systems are partnering to provide the full library of Seagull learning content on the MarineLMS training platform. The partnership will provide an integrated solution to the cruise and ferry industries enabling…
Maritime College State University of New York’s Global Maritime Center will host 'The Fortitude Leadership Program: for developing High Level Potential Executives' February 5-7, 2014, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.The three-day course for current or prospective…
A new training program has been launched by Maersk Training that aims to minimize incidents through human error in marine environments. The course is designed to help offshore workers understand the impact of the human error in marine incidents…
Marine industry solutions and services provider Wärtsilä was honored at the State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor’s Society on October 28 in downtown New York. The event, hosted by SUNY Chancellor, Nancy Zimpher, was arranged to formally recognize top donors of the 64-campus SUNY network…
Clyde Marine Training surveyed a number of our cadets, employees and serving merchant naval officers recently asking them the simple question, 'What do you wish you’d known on your first day at sea?' This fit as a follow up to their recent article about the first day at college (www…
The most thorough analysis of the North Sea oil and gas skills landscape ever undertaken will commence next week with nine of the U.K.’s leading energy, business and skills organizations involved. The major study is the first to examine in depth…
The Landing School, a post-secondary institution focused on educating tomorrow’s marine industry professionals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Daly to their Board of Directors. Ms. Daly is an accomplished sailor and longtime supporter of the marine industry…
Videotel is pioneering a new form of training delivery, designed to respond to the demands of the post internet age. It is moving to the ultimate in interactivity, by using gaming technology for serious purposes.Using serious games technology…
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) debuted a new web-based information resource to assist shipping companies to implement the International Labor Organization (ILO) Maritime Labor Convention (MLC).The ILO MLC entered into force worldwide in August although…
Retired Chairman of the Board of the Herbert Engineering Group of Companies and Webb Institute alumnus, R. Keith Michel (Webb ’73) was inaugurated as the 15th president of Webb Institutein a private ceremony set on campus.Mr. Michel's inuauguration followed the retirement of RADM Robert C…
What WEBINAR: “Digitizing the Marine Industry in 3D”When: October 30, 2-3pm ESTInfo: http://webinar.navalprofessional.com/ With increased marine regulations it is increasingly important to acquire digital documentation of the your fleet of ships…
Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Program (MPHRP) South Asia organized three Seafarers Pre-Departure Piracy Awareness Train the Trainers sessions in India between October 16-23, 2013. The training was delivered by Toon van de Sande (MPHRP)…
