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Marion Leslie (Photo: UKHO)

UKHO Appoints Marion Leslie as Non-Executive Chair

and evolving voice commerce experience on Alexa. She has also worked extensively across Europe as Senior Vice President for Visa. In that role, she created an omni-channel payment experience across in-store, online and mobile, helping global retailers, fuel brands, hotels, and airlines to leverage digital technologies for a frictionless customer journey.Speaking on the appointment of Toothill as a Non-Executive Director of the UKHO, Peter Sparkes said, “I am delighted by Tash Toothill’s appointment as a Non-Executive Director of the UKHO, and as Chair of our Remunerations Committee. Tash possesses

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Seaspan Shipyards Aims to Grow Diverse Tech Talent Pool

;s Digital Lift program will help grow and diversify the pool of tech talent in BC to meet the rising demand for technology skills across multiple sectors, including the marine industry.Dave Hargreaves, Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Seaspan Shipyards, said, “Advanced digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, 3D visualization, and digital twinning are revolutionizing how we build and maintain ships. Seaspan Shipyards is pleased to participate in the Digital Lift program, which will help develop tech talent that we will need in the future as the marine industry continues

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Wärtsilä and Ocean Technologies Group Partner on Maritime Training

Simulation and training solutions provider Wärtsilä Voyage and knowledge and technology solutions provider Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) say they have partnered in an effort to enhance safety and efficiency in the maritime sector.With complementary converging digital technologies and platforms, Wärtsilä Voyage and OTG will provide industry stakeholders an opportunity to be connected on a single end-to-end learning journey, combining on-demand digital training and assessment, virtual and simulation events via cloud-based solutions, and in-person learning experiences at maritime

Jillian Carson-Jackson (Photo: The Nautical Institute)

Nautical Institute's New President Outlines Top Goals

of Vessel Traffic and Pilotage Services.In 2016 Carson-Jackson left AMSA to set up her own consultancy, focusing on maritime technical advice and education. In May 2020 she was appointed a Director of GlobalMET. Carson-Jackson represents The Nautical Institute at IALA as chair of the Emerging Digital Technologies Working Group (ENAV Committee) and the Personnel and Training Working Group (VTS Committee)

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Kongsberg Maritime Launches Remote DPO Training

As the maritime world continues to turn to digital technologies to help maintain business operations amid the coronavirus pandemic, Kongsberg Maritime is planning to digital platforms to ramp up remote delivery of targeted training.The Norwegian tech company says it is now offering basic Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) courses fully remotely from start to finish, including the practical part of the training.Using virtual machines, students can engage in practical exercises with a remote K-Pos trainer, in addition to completing theory and assessment modules online. Kongsberg says the hands-on

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Wärtsilä Upgrades USCG Academy's Training Simulator

skills in multi-player mode. Furthermore, new content distribution technologies allow these solutions to reach seafarers on every platform, with options for virtual, augmented and mixed reality.Wärtsilä Voyage radically transforms how vessels perform their voyage by leveraging the latest digital technologies, to deliver a step-change in safety, efficiency, reliability and emissions.(Photo: USCG Academy

Teesside Univ, Sofia OWF Ink Skills Partnership

, delivering offshore wind STEM-related master classes, offering student mentoring and internships, sponsoring directed study projects and taking part in university careers fairs and events.'Teesside University’s work with Sofia will be led by its School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies which has an established track record of working together with industry to help companies fulfil their potential through graduate talent and relevant research expertise. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Kim Gauld-Clark on behalf of Sofia and from Teesside University, by Siobhan

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V.Group Showcases Seafarer App, Manila Training Facilities

in recruiting, developing and engaging the best maritime talent, and contributes to the company’s ambition to transform the industry and become the leading global provider of crew management services. This month, V.Group will open a new crew management center in Mumbai, showcasing how digital technologies can be deployed to enhance the seafarer experience, and allowing shore-based staff to focus more closely on problem-solving and interacting with crew to deliver the highest level of support

Kalmar Organizes Idea Creation Challenge

in the private and public sectors to face digital change. Cybercom is an IT consulting company enabling companies and organisations to benefit from the opportunities of the connected world and to enhance their competitiveness.   "Our partners have deep knowledge of service design, digital technologies and concept creation, and combining that with Kalmar's expertise in container handling during the most significant annual event of the industry gives us a unique setup for co-creation and exploration of new solutions. Together we can shape the future of our industry," Lasse Eriksson concludes

John McDonald (Photo: OPITO)

McDonald Takes the Helm at OPITO

projects in education and training.   He said, “I plan to ensure that OPITO continues to be the global industry-led organization that is not only driving and delivering the skills agenda, but is also helping to modernize standards and the way we improve competency by embracing digital technologies.    “I am honored to take up this role at a crucial stage in OPITO’s development and will ensure our standards add value and continue to serve the needs of the 21st century learner. I look forward to building further links and partnerships with industry as we strive

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