Education and Training

Caravel Group acquires IMI maritime training business

Dr. Harry S. Banga and Angad Banga of The Caravel Group have acquired the International Maritime Institute (IMI) in order to develop the next generation of global maritime talent. Through IMI, a maritime training institution established in 1991, located in Noida, North India, The Caravel Group aims to provide maritime education, and expanded career pathways for aspiring cadets and marine engineers. IMI will continue to develop future ship officers through its existing pre-sea training...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/caravel-group-acquires-imi-maritime-training-business/

The seed of maritime knowledge promises solutions ahead!

Pupil teaching classmates about the parts & equipment of a ship, learned from their adopted ship’s captain. Elementary School Synchrona Ekpetheftiria Kotroni – Class B’, Nafpaktos Greece

Adopt a Ship – an exceptional learning tool.

By Irene Notias, Director of Adopt a Ship – Hellas – Project Connect

Greek school teachers using their professional methods have made the Adopt a Ship maritime educational program come alive and kicking, in Greece and parts of USA. Developed and managed by PROJECT...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/13/the-seed-of-maritime-knowledge-promises-solutions-ahead/

Mintra Acquires Moxie Media to Strengthen Global Training Solutions for Maritime and Energy Sectors

Kevin Short, CEO of Mintra

[24 February 2025] – Mintra, a leading provider of digital learning and workforce management solutions for the maritime and energy industries, has announced the acquisition of Moxie Media, a U.S.-based specialist in training content and media production for safety-critical sectors. This strategic move significantly enhances Mintra’s presence in the North American market while expanding Moxie Media’s access to Mintra’s cutting-edge learning technologies and global reach.

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/24/mintra-acquires-moxie-media-to-strengthen-global-training-solutions-for-maritime-and-energy-sectors/

Webinar: MBA Essay Writing Workshop

Join us for this interactive webinar to get all the insider tips on how to write an outstanding essay for your MBA application. 

The MBA essay is a crucial part of your application and is your chance to show us your personal and professional brand. At this webinar, you will hear from our Admissions Manager and a graduate of the Copenhagen MBA how to highlight your unique skills and experience to make your essay stand out from the crowd. 

This event will be hosted by the Copenhagen MBA  Admissions...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/21/webinar-mba-essay-writing-workshop/

Leadership, the buzzword for shipping success

John Faraclas – picture by ecopack77

You all know our pathos and love for leadership and its importance for Shipping’s success and not only we have dozens of articles in this medium, but we also deliver many speeches in academia and other sectors all over Planet Ocean.

An excellent webinar was recently hosted and moderated by Sean Maloney of Ship Management International and sponsored by the CBS Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics with some great shipping individuals, including some old good...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/16/leadership-the-buzzword-for-shipping-success/

International Women into Marine Day – Friday

Charlotte Hewitson and Freya Wood at Princess Yachts where they are both doing a marine engineering apprenticeship. 

A Devon college at the forefront of helping women break into the marine sector is celebrating International Women into Marine Day on Friday. 

South Devon College wants to help change the perception of a career in marine by encouraging more women to work in the industry.

The event in April, being held at South Devon College’s Hi Tech & Digital Centre, is aimed at girls and young...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/30/international-women-into-marine-day-friday/

March 2022: supporting Ukrainian families as war continues

Welcome to your March issue. More than a month into the war in Ukraine, we’re focusing in this issue on the practical ways we can support all students during this difficult time.

Homes for Ukraine scheme

Visas for Ukrainians in the UK

Ukrainian nationals and their family members can apply for a visa under the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme, also known as Homes for Ukraine.

It’s free to apply to the scheme, which will enable Ukrainians to live, work and study in the UK and access public funds.

You’ll...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/28/march-2022-supporting-ukrainian-families-as-war-continues/

Falling Dry and Wet Markets; Collective Guilt for Ukraine and Covid

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 23 points since yesterday and now stands at 2,522; on a weekly basis same was down 61 since last week’ 2,605 losing the 2,600 points threshold. In search for Peace in Ukraine to avoid spill over and World War III, but this requires leaders and not morons to change the mindset. Same applies for Covid’s anathema, now entering its third year. John Faraclas’ daily and weekly recap:

The Capes BCI was down 82 points to 1,887 and on a weekly basis minus 718...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/25/falling-dry-and-wet-markets-collective-guilt-for-ukraine-and-covid/

Blue Board Leadership Programme is launched to buoy maritime industry response to global challenges

Top management education leaders have announced a strongly resourced initiative to help equip present and future members of maritime industry boards master the turbulence and societal risks confronting their businesses.

The Blue Board Leadership Programme will combine world-renowned expertise within the CBS Board Leadership Programme and the Blue MBA Alumni Association, which represents successful participants over the past 20 years in the Executive MBA in Shipping & Logistics (the Blue MBA).

The...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/22/blue-board-leadership-programme-is-launched-to-buoy-maritime-industry-response-to-global-challenges/

UK Freight Association reintroduces face-to-face training programme; and boosts training delivery team

UK Freight Association reintroduces face-to-face training programme; and boosts training delivery team

Lisa Rose

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has confirmed that some of its extensive portfolio of training courses will return to being conducted in person, as it strengthens the team of people that deliver that training.

“Delegates have shown their appreciation for being able to complete our various courses online since classroom training was suspended in March 2020. They have...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/08/uk-freight-association-reintroduces-face-to-face-training-programme-and-boosts-training-delivery-team/

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