Swedish family-owned shipping company Furetank is probably best known internationally for its cutting-edge eco-friendly 17,999 dwt Vinga series dual-fuel tankers. Those advanced vessels call for new crew routines and skills, so, when
One of Europe’s longest established pilotage operations, the Le Havre pilot station in France with roots going back to the 16th century, is to get a cutting-edge 21st century navigational simulator. The
St. Louis, Mo., headquartered coatings specialist Carboline is offering a series of free online trainings. The company has always been committed to advancing education in thecorrosion industry and says it wants to
Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has added a new dimension to its virtual reality (VR)-based marine safety education program, allowing trainees to virtually capture the sensations of “falling”, having a “hand
JANUARY 24, 2019 — Kongsberg Digital has unveiled an innovative simulator solution for training ships’ officers and crews in advanced firefighting. Called K-Sim Safety, the solution offers high fidelity simulation covering all
NOVEMBER 6, 2018 — Making the keynote speech at the Crew Connect Conference in Manila, Philippines today, Esben Poulsson, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), called for a comprehensive revision
NOVEMBER 6, 2018 — Extending the services it offers shipowners in support of their low-speed dual-fuel and diesel engines, Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) has appointed new training partners: Giga Mare Inc.
AUGUST 23, 2018 — This past June, cruise ship operator Carnival Maritime and containership operator Wessels Reederei began cooperating in a training project that provides Carnival captains and officers with practical experience
MARCH 14, 2018 — At a press conference held during the annual CMA Conference, Christian Mollitor of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) and Carleen Lyden Walker of North American
NOVEMBER 6, 2017 — Corporate officials from Wärtsilä North America were on the campus of Montana State University-Northern last month October to look over an engine donated by the company to Montana
