Womersley Joins Stream Marine Training
apprentices into the CMT office.Womersley has also been involved in initiatives to promote the maritime sector as a career option to primary school children and organized the first “Women in Maritime” forums in Scotland, in conjunction with Maritime UK. In addition, she sits on the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) Technical Committee.Colin McMurray, SMT’s Group Managing Director, said, “Having worked closely with Katy for over 15 years, I know that she will be an invaluable asset in our overall drive to build on our existing business in the recruitment and management of officer
Merchant Navy Training Board achieves ISO Certification
The Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system.ISO 9001 certification helps organizations ensure they offer consistently high-quality services to the satisfaction of customers, management and employees. It also ensures the continuous improvement of the business.The certification coincides with the launch of the MNTB’s new Center Recognition service, which recognizes quality training centers in the U.K. and abroad with an MNTB kitemark.“The MNTB wanted to prove to the
Stream Marine Training Building New HQ
the highways, rail and construction sectors. There is massive scope for growth.” White said he sees particular scope for growth for its enclosed, dangerous space and working at height courses with rescue, which are now the only courses of their kind in Scotland recognized by the Merchant Navy Training Board. “Our approach is to be flexible to the needs of industry,” he said. “We can undertake bespoke training here, training in the evenings or over weekends and we can train on vessels or assets anywhere in the world. We understand our industry and know many people
Action Must be Taken If We are to Address UK Seafarer Shortfall
; “The industry is united in its call for government action, and we urge the government to seize this opportunity, before it is too late.” The scheme, documented in a business case presented to the Department for Transport and developed by the UK Chamber of Shipping, Merchant Navy Training Board and Nautilus International, calls for the Government to double seafarer training funding from £15m to £30m. Guy added, “We know, through working with employers and unions across the sector that we face the combined challenges of an aging workforce and shortfall
UK to Create Shipping Jobs through New SMarT+
commit to employing cadets after their training is completed. Major employers including Shell and Carnival have already committed to the scheme. The scheme, documented in a business case presented to the Department for Transport and developed by the UK Chamber of Shipping, Merchant Navy Training Board and Nautilus International, calls for the Government to double seafarer training funding from £15m to £30m. At present, Government’s Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) stands at £15m, and has been responsible for significantly increasing the number
UK Seafarers Awareness Week Taking Shape
industry’s contribution of £11 billion a year to the economy while supporting more than 113,000 jobs. During Seafarers Awareness Week a host of activities across the U.K. will see the participation of key organizations including IMarEST, Maritime Educational Foundation, Merchant Navy Training Board, Nautical Institute and UK Chamber of Shipping. The week, sponsored this year by Inmarsat, also encompasses several maritime training establishment events, in Blackpool, Dartmouth, Liverpool, Newcastle and Southampton. All registered events, including some taking place just before
Videotel Enhances MCA-Approved Security Training Courses
feel more confident when dealing with a security threat.” Both the Ship Security Officer Training Course and the Designated Security Duties Training Course meet the learning objectives set out by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and also guidelines issued by the U.K. Merchant Navy Training Board. The courses, which are delivered using interactive e-Learning Computer Based Training (CBT), cover: The Roles and Responsibilities of the Company and Ship Security Officers The Responsibilities of Seafarers with Designated Security Duties The Ship Security Assessment
Bibby Line Presents at MLE Showcase
need for qualifications and whether these are all strictly necessary, the cost of training, the problems associated with being away from homes for months, gender concerns and how language and multiculturalism affects communication at sea. Institutions such as the UK Chamber of Shipping and the Merchant Navy Training Board were challenged to work with Government to deliver solutions to the issue. Meanwhile guests at the other Bibby Line Group panel discussion were shown how collaboration in the supply chain could save around £2bn a year on fuel alone, particularly through better training,
