How seafarers can use CPD to thrive in the skills revolution Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is defined by The Nautical Institute as, “The process that enables maritime professionals to take control of their own learning and development by carrying out...
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 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 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 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...
Ocean Learning Platform: the ultimate seafarer training experience onboard, onshore and on the move Short time has passed since our big launch event for the Ocean Learning Platform. We covered a lot of ground in that hour-long session and,...
