Australian Maritime College Partners with IAMPE
The Australian Maritime College (AMC), part of the University of Tasmania (UTAS), and the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreeing to work together on professional development for the maritime and port industry. Under the MOU, AMC and the IAMPE will acknowledge and endorse each other’s programs related to port and terminal education and training. The IAMPE will look to provide a professional certification as Marine Terminal Operator (MTO) to AMC undergraduate students for successfully completing the maritime
KOTUG Training, AMC Search ink Partnership
KOTUG Training & Consultancy, the training and consultancy division of KOTUG, and AMC Search, the training and consultancy division of the Australian Maritime College (AMC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a long-term strategic partnership. The MoU encompasses exclusive training of (tug) masters, ships’ crews and pilots in Australia by certified KOTUG trainers at AMC’s training facilities in Tasmania.
BAE $26B Frigate Deal: Local University Sees Opportunity
benefits would flow to Australian industry as a result of the deal to build a new fleet of nine navy frigates, particularly with a 65 to 70 per cent Australian industry content target in the contract. “The University of Tasmania, primarily through our specialist institute the Australian Maritime College, enjoys a longstanding collaborative relationship with BAE Systems,” Professor Heywood said. “Earlier this month I was delighted to accept an invitation to tour BAE shipyards in Glasgow where I was able to experience its Digital Shipyard and view the Hunter Class
HII, KBR to Manage Aussie's Naval Shipbuilding College
shipbuilding and sustainment industry.” HII and KBR have put together a team from the shipbuilding, education, training, academic and business sectors across Australia to ensure the mission of the Naval Shipbuilding College is properly executed. These organizations include the Australian Maritime College in Launceston; Australian vocational education and training providers (TAFE) in Adelaide and Fremantle; and AiGroup, Manpower Group, PwC, Defence Teaming Centre and the Defence Industry Educational Skills Consortium, all of which have extensive national presence across Australia. The team
Ashtead Hires Munjal in Singapore
new clients. Prior to joining Ashtead, Munjal was business development manager at James Fisher Subsea Excavation, where he was responsible for securing new business with oil and gas majors and contractors, across APAC. A Bachelor of Engineering graduate from the Australian Maritime College, Munjal’s role as regional sales manager will also see him support Ashtead in the development of innovative, cost-effective engineered measurement solution offerings
Emirati Women Graduate Abu Dhabi Maritime Training Center
coursework. Abu Dhabi Ports began the course specifically to train Emiratis in the skills required to become sea captains and aligned these efforts with the UAE’s leadership vision to empower women to become a vital component in the development of the society. Lecturers from the Australian Maritime College carried out the training of all 16 students and the Australian Marine Safety Authority, who are the official representative of the International Maritime Organization in Australia, issuing the certification. The students were required to attend ten weeks of classes and spend four months
Lloyd Named Nautical Institute CEO
in 1975, gaining command in 1987 and spending two years as a marine pilot at Walvis Bay. His experience in maritime education has included senior positions at Warsash Maritime Academy and Flagship Training in the U.K., CEO of Vanuatu Maritime College and professor of maritime training at the Australian Maritime College in Tasmania. As CEO of The Nautical Institute, Lloyd will manage the resources of an organization that has 7,000 members and over 50 branches around the world. He has been a member of the Institute for 30 years
Lloyd to Lead The Nautical Institute
in 1975, gaining command in 1987 and spending two years as a marine pilot at Walvis Bay. His experience in maritime education has included senior positions at Warsash Maritime Academy and Flagship Training in the U.K., CEO of Vanuatu Maritime College and Professor of Maritime Training at the Australian Maritime College in Tasmania. As Chief Executive of The Nautical Institute, Lloyd will manage the resources of an organization that has 7,000 members and more than 50 branches around the world. He has been a member of the Institute for 30 years. Lloyd’s appointment comes at
New Qualifications for Commercial Yacht Crews
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) informs that four new certificates of competency for seafarers working on commercial motor yachts will be introduced in Australia from early 2016. After consultation between AMSA the commercial yachting Industry, Yachting Australia, the Australian Maritime College and the Transport Logistics Industry Skills Council, these new qualifications will see Australian motor yacht worker’s skills recognized with an official AMSA certificate of competency. The four new qualifications include Watchkeeper Deck <3000GT Yachts with deck rating
