The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) posted new policies for the filing of applications and rapid processing of Certificate of Competency (COC) and Certificate of Proficiency (COP). In their latest guideline which came out last October 10, 2022, Advisory 2022-54 emphasized several measures to...
https://www.seamanmemories.com/marina-to-speed-up-processing-of-cop-coc-using-new-policy/
Les compartimos la introducción general a la ley y la práctica del transporte marítimo en USA / EE. UU. escrito por HFW – Alejandro Méndez, Chris Hart, James Brown, Melanie Fridgant, Michael Wray, Svetlana Sumina y Thomas Nork en Lexology.com.
Esta entrada Ley y la práctica del transporte marítimo...
https://fullavantenews.com/usa-introduccion-general-ley-practica-transporte-maritimo/?lang=es
-The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched a new resource designed to help ship operators recruit and develop on board personnel who are fully prepared to meet the demands of today’s high-tech modern vessels. The ICS On Board Training Record Book for Electro-Technical Officers (ETO Cadets) is an essential training companion for ETO cadets and their employers and gives seafarers operating under any flag a universally standard approach to track their training and career...
by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Today, Congressmen Rob Wittman and Mike Gallagher introduced the Surface Warfare Officer Leadership Enhancement (SWOLE) Act that will change how navy ship drivers are trained….
Stream Marine Training and the University of Gibraltar Form a Collaborative Partnership
Stream Marine Training (SMT) and the University of Gibraltar have formed a collaborative partnership to provide MCA approved STCW courses and technical training for maritime students completing the new BSc (Hons) Maritime Science with Cadetship Programmes and seafarers.
The University has established the Gibraltar Maritime Academy and has the local resources required to teach trainees key skills such as...
Autonomous ships are good for business, for the environment and improves safety both at sea and on land. Autonomy introduces a new competition area for short-sea shipping and opens a larger market for maritime players – on the expense of polluting, congested and accident-prone truck transportation, reports ShipInSight.
Adapting AutonomyFor short sea shipping, the major cost drivers are crew and manual port handling. These costs can be significantly reduced by introducing autonomy:
https://mfame.guru/how-autonomous-shipping-can-change-the-maritime-industry/
DNV GL’s Maritime Academy Course “STCW FOR CREWING MANAGERS”- Live Virtual Classroom
STCW FOR CREWING MANAGERS – LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
DNV GL’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on10 February 2021, a one-day Live Virtual Classroom (09:30 – 17:00) on the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) for crew managers.
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This module reflects the tasks and responsibilities of personnel management in shipping...
Jamaica and Kenya sign MOU for Reciprocal Recognition of STCW Certificates for Seafarers by Nationals
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Kenya to enable reciprocal recognition of STCW certificates for seafarers for their nationals.
On behalf of the Jamaican...
In a major development, the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has launched its latest information paper, which provides guidance on how to improve policies and procedures concerning the safe use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), says an article published on their website.
What is it?ECDIS has proven to be a very useful tool for the shipping industry, providing navigational charts and data needed for a safe navigation, while the voyage is planned easier...
The Coast Guard announced last week that Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) that expire between March 1 and Sept. 30 are now extended until March 31, 2021. Mariners who are actively working on expired credentials that meet the extension criteria must carry the expired credential with a copy of Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) Number: 08-20, Change 3).
The Coast Guard also extended Medical Certificates that expire between March 1 and Sept. 30 until Dec. 31, 2020. Mariners who are...
https://www.workboat.com/news/government/coast-guard-again-extends-mmc-endorsements/