Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) and Logipoint, a subsidiary of SISCO, have signed an agreement in Jeddah to create a joint venture for a logistics platform providing high quality warehousing solutions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a deal worth over US$300 million.
The GII-Logipoint joint venture will create new logistics infrastructure in key Saudi cities, starting in Riyadh and Jeddah, providing warehousing and handling facilities as the backbone of a multi-asset logistical network...
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) has signed a cooperation agreement with Bahrain Polytechnic with the aim of inaugurating an apprenticeship program supported by the Labor Fund Tamkeen. This is expected to provide local young people with in-demand skills by combining classroom study and practical training in various mechanical and electrical fields. The program will focus heavily on practical aspects, however, with 70% of students’ time allocated to on-the-job training, for a...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/asry-backing-apprenticeship-programs/
Reflecting its ongoing commitment to support seafarer health and wellbeing, Dubai-based Tomini Shipping has opened a new training centre in Mumbai. The new facility is dedicated to providing classroom training for seafarers on Tomini’s fleet of bulk carriers.
In an official opening ceremony in December, the training centre was inaugurated by the Managing Director of Tomini Shipping, Pradeep Bajpai, in the presence of guests from the maritime industry, Tomini staff and other stakeholders.
Tomini...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/new-training-centre-for-tomini-in-mumbai/
Sohar Port and Freezone is supporting and funding Sohar University of Technology and Applied Sciences’ new Artificial Intelligence (AI) lab which was officially inaugurated earlier this month. The lab aims to provide facilities where students can gain experience in emerging technologies and their application in port operations, contributing to the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the port. “By enhancing students’ awareness and knowledge of modern technologies and their applications, it...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/sohar-port-backs-new-ai-lab/
UK-based non-governmental organisation the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has launched a new international online learning platform. Built in cooperation ..
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Reflecting its ongoing efforts to qualify and train up Omani national staff members, Asyad Drydock recently celebrated the graduation of trainees from Duqm Industrial Training Institute (DITI) as part of the National On-the-Job Training Program run in collaboration with the country’s Department of Labor.
The six-month training program was created in response to the government’s Omanisation strategy. To prepare for employment in technical, maintenance, preventative, security, and occupational...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/asyad-drydock-training-initiative/
As a result of various training and recruitment initiatives, DP World says it has hired over 50 new Emirati staff in various business units this year so far.
According to a statement: “The new joiners are set for an exciting journey, on a path laid down by their predecessors whose careers have been empowered by Emiratisation programmes over the last few years. Today, around 78% of Emiratis are in leadership positions, 20% of whom are women; proving that Emiratis can compete in a difficult job...
Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) is rolling out a Maritime Logistics Certificate, the region’s first of its type, allowing trainees to work on a broad spectrum of maritime economics and shipping industry modules.
This certificate comprises four core, mandatory units, including the Introduction to Shipping, Economics of Sea Transport and International Trade, Shipping Business and Legal Principles in Shipping Business.
These core units prepare the groundwork for the learner to take up a fifth...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/specialist-logistics-certificate-launched-by-adma/
The International Maritime College Oman (IMCO), currently part of the Asyad state-owned holding group, is being transferred to the privately controlled National University of Science and Technology (NUST). The move follows a strategic review and aims to help bring more talent into the local and regional logistics sectors.
Commenting on the divestment, Ahmed Ali Al Balushi, Acting Group Chief Asset Management Officer, said, “The handover of IMCO to NUST, a pioneer in the field, is in line with...
Kotug Training & Consultancy has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) and the Faculty of Maritime Studies (FMS) at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) in Saudi Arabia, to establish a long-term strategic partnership. The MoU envisages a close partnership for knowledge sharing, building and upgrading training facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the taking of steps to enhance the training of tug masters, ships’ crews and pilots by certified...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/kotug-establishes-middle-east-training-links/