Maritime Education and Training

European maritime sector receives EU funding for a ‘SkillSea’ project for sectoral co-operation on maritime skills

The European Commission will co-finance the project ‘Futureproof Skills for the Maritime transport sector (SkillSea)’ as publicly announced at a signature ceremony hosted by the EU Transport Commissioner, Violeta Bulc, on 20 November 2018. The project aims to develop strategies to identify and meet the future skills needs of the maritime sector and attract greater numbers of Europeans to work in maritime industries. The four-year project will begin in January 2019.

SkillSea is being launched by...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/21/european-maritime-sector-receives-eu-funding-for-a-skillsea-project-for-sectoral-co-operation-on-maritime-skills/

Improved Crew Evaluation System

Personnel recruitment in the maritime sector has to comply with international and national requirements regarding the competence levels expected for rank. Shortage of qualified seafarers, especially officers, have been identified as a global issue that is likely to worsen in the future. For Crew Managers this may impose a challenge on hiring the right people for the job.

To help to overcome the challenges of recruitment process Seagull Maritime offers Crew Evaluation System (CES), which is...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/20/improved-crew-evaluation-system/

Discuss high-profile ship arrests this December

Ship Arrest Seminar - 4-5 December 2018, London

Unravel the legal and commercial complexities of ship arrest

A stellar panel of international experts will gather at the renowned annual Ship Arrest Seminar from 4 to 5 December in London to share their expertise and to bring you up to speed with the latest ship arrest cases occurring in the industry.

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http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/17/discuss-high-profile-ship-arrests-this-december/

KVH Videotel Announces Promotion of Raal Harris to Managing Director

Raal Harris

KVH Videotel, a market-leading provider of training films, computer-based training, and eLearning for the maritime industry, announced today that Raal Harris has been named managing director. In his new role, Mr. Harris is responsible for the overall business, including creative production, content and licensing, product development, and sales. Based in KVH Videotel’s London office, Mr. Harris has extensive experience in the commercial maritime industry and is actively involved with...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/16/kvh-videotel-announces-promotion-of-raal-harris-to-managing-director/

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ThPA S.A. and Rutgers University in the USA

l to r: the Consul General of the USA in Thessaloniki, Mr. Gregory W. Pfleger, the BoD Chairman & CEO of ThPA S.A., Mr. Sotirios Theofanis and the Director of the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation of Rutgers University, Dr. Ali Maher

ThPA S.A. signed a MoU with Rutgers University, one of the oldest US higher education institutions.

The agreement was officially announced on Saturday 15th of September 2018, by the BoD Chairman and CEO of ThPA S.A., Sotirios Theofanis, and the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/14/memorandum-of-understanding-mou-between-thpa-s-a-and-rutgers-university-in-the-usa/

IMCA launches Ethics and Compliance Programme

Allen Leatt

Doing Business Without Bribery – a free online ABC training program for its Members

IMCA is developing an ethics programme to support its membership comprising three phases:

  1. A Code of Practice for the Secretariat which was put in place earlier this year.
  2. An Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) eLearning module for its membership.
  3. A set of high level ethical principles incorporated in a Code of Conduct expected of its Members.

IMCA has been working with Transparency International (TI) in...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/12/imca-launches-ethics-and-compliance-programme/

V.Group to launch Seafarer app, showcase new Manila training facilities at Crew Connect

Photo by Will Reddaway

Project to transform crew management and seafarer experience reaches first major milestone with enhanced training and digital experience for seafarers

London, November 07 2018: This week V.Group, the world’s leading provider of marine support services, has announced that it will unveil a new app for seafarers as well as an upgraded training centre in Manila as progress accelerates on Project Embark, a programme designed to transform the way the leading supplier of...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/07/v-group-to-launch-seafarer-app-showcase-new-manila-training-facilities-at-crew-connect/

ICS Chairman Calls for Comprehensive Revision of STCW Seafarer Training Regime

Esben Poulsson

Speaking in Manila, the Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Esben Poulsson, has called for a comprehensive revision of the IMO STCW Convention which governs global standards for the training and certification of around two million merchant seafarers.  

STCW was reviewed in 2010 with the adoption of the ‘Manila amendments’ but the previous major overhaul of the STCW regime was last undertaken by IMO Member States over 25 years ago.

Mr Poulsson said “It’s now...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/06/ics-chairman-calls-for-comprehensive-revision-of-stcw-seafarer-training-regime/

NAMEPA Annual Event Launch Pad for Maritime CSR Program and USCG Strategy

October 31, 2018 – Last week, NAMEPA (North American Marine Environment Protection Association) launched the first known comprehensive CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) designed expressly for the maritime industry. The program encompasses the three pillars of CSR:  corporate governance, environment and the human element.  The launch occurred at the Annual NAMEPA Conference and Awards Dinner.  The day was attended by over 120 marine industry professionals, conservationists, educators,...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/01/namepa-annual-event-launch-pad-for-maritime-csr-program-and-uscg-strategy/

DNV GL’s Maritime Academy – Creating Perspectives

Dr Marina Papaioannou –  Maritime Academy Hellas

DNV GL’s Maritime Academy – Creating Perspectives

by Dr Marina Papaioannou, Maritime Academy Hellas

Training of people on board and ashore has always been a great concern of the maritime industry, in an effort to achieve the goal of ships sailing in a Safe, Secure, Environmentally Friendly and Efficient way.

DNV GL’s Maritime Academy goes beyond that.  We strongly believe that investment in training allows companies to take control of their future.

Com...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/10/31/dnv-gls-maritime-academy-creating-perspectives/

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