Training Tips for Ships - Tip #20: Training in the Age of Data
gain insights? The most direct path is to consider big data in every technology procurement choice we make. We must consider this every time we procure electronic training, administration and operational systems such as simulators, learning management systems, skill assessment systems, bridge navigation systems, HR and crewing systems, and so on. Ask the vendors what data the system is able to record and expose in the effort to build a robust and granular dataset for future data mining. It takes years to build these datasets, so the time to begin is now.Once we have a sufficient initial data set,
KVH Intros Digital Crew Welfare Solution
KVH Industries, a provider of mobile connectivity and inertial navigation systems, has introduced a new digital content service called KVH Link to help shipowners, operators and managers provide rest-time entertainment for seafarers and increase onboard productivity.KVH Link provides timely and popular news, sports, movies, TV, music, karaoke, podcasts, documentaries, trending social videos, in the most popular languages among seafarers.Building on KVH’s past experience providing content for crew well-being and its patented IP-MobileCastTM technology for content delivery, KVH Link provides
Klein Hires Dentzman as Sales Manager
with sonar manufacturers. He has more than 20 years of surveying experience and his background includes work in numerous offshore research diving, acoustic subsea mapping and maritime security programs. Throughout his career, Dentzman has developed markets for a variety of underwater mapping and navigation systems. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of the SS American Memorial and he is affiliated and actively involved with the Navy Submarine League, U.S. Submarine Veterans, U.S. Hydrographic Society, Navy League, U.S. Naval Institute, American Association of Port Authorities and the
MISC Signs up Entire LNG Fleet for ECDIS Training
ECDIS training courses and cost the equivalent to only £8 per officer based on average crew turnover and numbers. “We're delighted to sign up MISC to ECDIS ACAT. The courses will allow MISC crew members to stay current, refreshed and Competency Assured in the key elements of their navigation systems,” said George Ward, Project Support, ECDIS Ltd
Klein Names Kane Director of Operations/Manufacturing
worked in various roles at leading electronic manufacturers. Kane was previously the manufacturing manager, for L-3 Communications Maritime Systems where he was responsible for the day to day manufacturing operations and integration of naval electronic systems, and integrated bridge and navigation systems. Kane attended Lowell University in Lowell, Mass
Navigation Systems Donation Supports Industry Training
Rose Point Navigation Systems has donated its Rose Point ECS software to the Inland Logistics and Marine Institute at West Kentucky Community & Technical College, college officials announced today. Steve Hearn, manager of external education programs - river operations at WKCTC, said Rose Point’s ECS was used to establish an electronic charting and radar training classroom at WKCTC's 631 Marine Way facility and will be used in the Marine Technology program. "This donation will enable the Inland Logistics and Marine Institute to offer the professional mariner access to training
Leavitt tapped to head Northrop Grumman Maritime Systems Business
Systems business unit, effective immediately. Leavitt will have executive responsibility for all Maritime Systems programs and products. He will lead all domestic and international programs within the Maritime Systems business area to include naval radars, electronic warfare capabilities, navigation systems, machinery controls, and power and control systems. Leavitt joined the company in 2007 as manager, Surface Navy Futures. In 2010, he was appointed director, Maritime Sensors and Shipboard Integration, and served in that role until his present appointment. Prior to joining Northrop Grumman
