CPD and the maritime skills revolution
CPD and the maritime skills revolution CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development and is the term used to describe the learning activities professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. As we look to the importance of maritime CPD, we should...
Recalibrating Crewing Supply
Recalibrating Crewing Supply As the tragic events in Ukraine unfold, shipping is faced with extreme crewing difficulties. With 14.5% of the global seafaring population affected by the conflict, travel bans and restrictions, it is a time of real concern. What are the...
Setting course for remote flag-approved certification
Setting course for remote flag-approved certification Are e-learning courses as valuable as courses that are taken face-to-face in a training centre? How are courses taken online assessed? How long does it take to get a certificate? These are some of the questions...
New flexible pathways to obtaining Tanker certification
New flexible pathways to obtaining Tanker certification We have some great news for international seafarers wanting to work on tankers. Due to travel problems and difficulties attending UK colleges, there are changes to the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) rules on...
