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
The University of Tasmania welcomed the announcement of BAE Systems as the successful tender for $25.8 billion SEA 5000 Future Frigate program. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Brigid Heywood said enormous 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
Lloyd Named Nautical Institute CEO
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 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 a time of rapid change
The Underwater Center Names Loudon Diver Trainer
Subsea training facility, The Underwater Center, Tasmania, has appointed a new Diver Trainer to support the increasing demand for its commercial diving courses. David Loudon joins the Center from Gilbert Diving PTY Ltd, where he spent the last three years as a diver and workshop manager. David will be responsible for helping to ensure Australia’s newest commercial divers are trained to the latest health and safety regulations. Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS) qualified and approved PADI master SCUBA trainer/technical diver, Loudon brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
