Simulators Track our Changing Relationship with Technology
integrated NORBIT’s oil spill detection system with its K-Pos DP system for simulation-based training of offshore professionals at Equinor. The tailored configuration will enable environmental conservation drills, oil spill detection and recovery simulations and all-encompassing safety and crisis management drills.The ABS Global LNG Academy in Qatar features MetaSHIPs simulators, powered by Orka, that are built to scale from vessel drawings. The academy program also includes gas handling operations and engine room simulation courses offered by GTT Training and the Thet Training Center.Tomorrow&rsq
UN Urges Prioritization of Seafarer Vaccinations
them to present proof of a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition for entry in some countries. the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has said seafarers' lack of access to vaccinations is placing shipping in a "legal minefield", while leaving global supply chains vulnerable.The UN Crisis Management Team for COVID-19, under the leadership of the World Health Organization (WHO), has recognized that all countries should consider seafarers and aircrew, who are required to travel across borders during the pandemic, as a priority group for vaccination against COVID-19."For shipping and
Profiles in Training: Marcus Cheesman, Founder, Seven Seas Preparatory Academy
our preferred training should be delivered using blended training and that we should also prepare and mentor those new to the industry.”Today, Seven Seas Preparatory Academy is centered on an online/blended program that includes the STWC Basic Training elements, security awareness, crowd and crisis management, personnel with designated duties and deck programs.Image Courtesy: Seven Seas Preparatory AcademyImage Courtesy: Seven Seas Preparatory AcademySeven Seas TodayToday, Seven Seas Preparatory Academy primarily provides and customizes maritime training to the cruise ship and yachting industry
Profiles in Maritime Training: Martyn Thomas, Chief of Staff, Stream Marine Training Ltd. (SMT)
travel.Following the launch of its Alternative Fuels (LNG) training in 2017, SMT decided to create a Marine Technology division to look at new areas of focus in the maritime industry, “and since then we have developed bespoke courses in Polar Survival, Maritime Evacuation Systems (MES), Crisis Management, Tanker Operations and Alternative fuels beyond LNG,” said Thomas. “The M&T team are specialists in their fields and not only develop high level courses, they also teach across the course spectrum allowing them to be flexible assets which enables them to look into unique training
DMCA Celebrates Dubai Training Achievements
DMTC has pushed the importance of investing in the development of manpower skills in the maritime sector. It has made remarkable contributions in facilitating the adoption of latest maritime knowledge, dissemination of international best practices, and establishment of a culture of maritime safety, crisis management and emergency response. These activities are conducted in accordance with a comprehensive curriculum comprising 13 intensive workshops and a world-class training course in 2017. The center has successfully implemented 8 training workshops for crews in floating restaurants, Jet skis owners and
Candito Takes over as Ecochlor CEO
confident in the leadership of his replacement, Steve Candito, as he assumes the role of our new CEO.” Prior to joining Ecochlor, Candito was Founder, President and CEO of Foresea Consulting where he provided advisory services including strategic planning, regulatory compliance and crisis management to the maritime and environmental communities. Before Foresea, he was President and CEO of National Response Corporation (NRC). During his 20+ years at NRC he grew the business from a startup to a global emergency response and environmental services firm. He has extensive experience with
MSRC Names Dulisse CEO
Oil spill response organization Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) has named Carmine Dulisse as its new President and CEO effective March 1, 2017. Dulisse joins MSRC after more than 30 years with ExxonMobil in various roles, including the maritime and crisis management arenas. He was one of the founding officers of the Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC) in the capacity of Health, Safety, and Environmental Officer from 2011 to 2015, prior to returning to ExxonMobil as the corporation’s Global Emergency Preparedness & Response Manager. He served in this capacity until
Brown Named Bureau Veritas Communications Director
. He has 25 years of shipping industry experience, starting as a commercial trainee with the Wallem Group in Hong Kong. A specialist in PR, communications and external affairs, he has worked in both consulting and corporate roles, including a period with INTERCARGO and as a director with the MTI crisis management network.
North Sea Job Losses Raise Skills and Safety Concerns
the Centre for International Labour Market Studies at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, said that where companies are undertaking redundancy programmes, it will accelerate exits. Thomas Helmer, who worked in the industry for almost 40 years as an engineer and manager, and now works for a crisis management company, said he was concerned about the loss of "a phenomenal amount of experience in a very short period". "The key to risk management is knowing what can go wrong," he said. "If you don't have that knowledge and experience you will not select and implement
Tse Heads Risk Management, BMT Asia Pacific
Hong Kong Management Section Committee and has acted as facilitator for numerous risk identification workshops, as well as providing strategic risk management consultancy to the Hong Kong Government. As a specialist qualified by The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) in business continuity and crisis management, Joanne is experienced in disaster recovery consulting work in the telecommunication and logistic industries. Joanne is a Chartered Engineer. She holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and an MBA from the City University of Hong
FORCE Expands Tidal Energy Project Team
operations, as well as mapping the tidal resource in the Minas Passage. Janet MacMillan joins FORCE's newly expanded board as an independent director. Ms. MacMillan is a partner and lead strategic counsel at National Public Relations, and specializes in such areas as risk, reputation and crisis management, citizen engagement, governance and regulatory matters. FORCE also welcomes Paul Jamer to the board as an independent director. Mr. Jamer is a Marine Engineer and VP of corporate development for Aspin Kemp & Associates (AKA) - a Canadian systems integration company that provides
