Naval Architect Mitchell Levi Joins The Shearer Group
.While studying at the University of Michigan, Levi completed internships at TSGI, the American Bureau of Shipping and Fincantieri Marinette Marine. Levi has gained expertise in various areas, including the vessel approval process, simulation software and controller design, and battery thermal management systems
AI is Changing How Americans Find Jobs, Get Promoted and Succeed at Work
Whether we realize it or not, advancements in artificial intelligence are increasingly influencing the paths of our careers.Advancements in human capital management systems, more strategic and data-driven human resource and talent management practices, and increased attention to bias are all factors that are changing how people are hired, developed, promoted and fired.I teach and work in talent management and leadership development. I’ve used these programs and practices in the real world and continue to learn and research how these practices are changing. Artificial intelligence and systems are
Training Gen Z in the Marine Industry
succeed. Not all videos are created equal. This is the generation of TikTok and short videos which get to the point quickly. Videos must be relevant and devoid of fluff and filler. Videos must leverage strong imagery, animation where possible and even a humorous touch. Keep it real too.Our Safety Management Systems (SMS) are being converted to video formats. The problem we face is not with the learning system and Gen Zers but with the older auditors and regulatory agencies. They have come to expect one format and are very reluctant to change.3. Think outside the box. Use QR codes in places where training
Birns Names Velezmoro as Quality Assurance Manager
served in a range of leadership roles including Manufacturing and Process Engineer at EMLinQ, Quality Assurance Vice President for Polar Power, and Quality Assurance Manager with US Seismic Systems. He has more than two decades of experience as a Lead Auditor, implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems, as well as conducting and managing internal and external quality, UL, CE, Government Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) QAR, and supplier audits
Marshall Takes the Helm as CEO of Ecochlor
sales team as well as assisting in transforming the core of our business and growth strategy into the success that it is today," said Candito. "He was instrumental in expanding our product line into both tank cleaning via a novel gas-freeing technology, and small capacity ballast water management systems (BWMS) using UV technology whilst also leading the EcoOne Type Approval Task Force. His track record and depth of experience in the maritime business make him an ideal leader for Ecochlor at this time and into the future."Marshal has more than 30 years of experience in developing and launching
Fueltrax Announces Expansion in Asia
Maritime fuel management systems provider Fueltrax said it is expanding its representation in Asia in response to growing demand for its solutions in Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific regions. Joining the company is Faiz Azani, Director of Operations – Southeast Asia, and Chris Pemberton, Regional Representative – Asia PacificAzani joined the FUELTRAX team last month and brings 11 years of experience in the oil and gas, shipping, and marine industry, focusing on Southeast Asia, Europe, & the Middle East. He is a former marine expert to Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM) of PETRONAS.
Training Tips for Ships - Tip #20: Training in the Age of Data
of trainees and experienced mariners around the world using a wide variety of technology every day in their training and work. Each of these technologies can be a source of rich data. We can collect information from simulation training and assessment systems, online learning systems, competency management systems, and recordings from vessel operations. We could collect “macro” data such as assignment, exam and course grades, and even information from incident reports. We could collect “micro” data such as how long trainees spend on learning materials, how long they spend answering
Training Tips for Ships: Tip #5
going up, and time spent learning goes down – both for the wrong reasons. There are few better ways to destroy a training program.The remedy is to always provide different exams. This would be a lot of work, were it not for the exam randomization function found in most web-based Learning Management Systems (LMSs). Randomization in an LMS ensures that no two people get the same exam. But as we wrote last month, this may raise the concern that we lose consistency in our assessment practices. After all, it is critical that we measure everyone by the same standard. Changing the exams creates inconsistency
ClassNK Creates Cyber Security Team
ClassNK established a cross-sectional cyber security project team made up of ship and security experts of the society, as cyber security for ships is entering a practical stage, including the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) resolution encouraging administrations to ensure that cyber risks are appropriately addressed in existing safety management systems no later than the first annual verification of the company’s Document of Compliance after January 1, 2021. Senior Executive Vice President Hiroaki Sakashita was chosen to lead the new team.
Keppel Wins 18 Awards at WSH 2019
won by a single organization this year. Keppel had also won the highest number of awards in 2018.Of the 18 awards, Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) received 12 awards under the Safety and Health Award Recognition for Projects (SHARP) category for exemplary project safety and health management systems.Keppel FELS, a subsidiary of Keppel O&M, also clinched the WSH Performance (Silver) Award for outstanding safety performance and implementation of strong WSH management systems.Four companies from the Keppel Group garnered WSH Innovation Awards, which recognize companies for creating solutions
Maritime Fatigue: Just another band aid?
during port state control examinations.The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has long-recognized the dangers presented by fatigue in the transportation sector. It stated in a recent report: Because “powering through” fatigue is simply not an acceptable option, fatigue management systems need to allow individuals to acknowledge fatigue without jeopardizing their employment. Likewise, the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) considers seafarer fatigue to be a potentially serious issue which is detrimental to safety at sea and the health of seafarers.The Australian Transport
How to achieve crew travel efficiency in your business
to correct and also cause unnecessary stress – especially when staff need to be on a ship for a particular deadline.Human error is usually to blame in these circumstances, typically when information has been transferred manually across platforms in an old-fashioned way. End-to-end workflow management systems such as ATPI’s CrewLink platform can take away this risk by seamlessly integrating HR and finance systems. This allows personal data to be captured so visas and other essentials can be managed easily. Profiling tools like ATPI’s eProfile ensures data is always accurate and consistent
Gibdock Secures New ISO Certification
standard at the first attempt.”ISO 45001:2018 is similar to OHAS 18001 in many respects, but places greater emphasis on top management involvement and employee participation to make workplaces safer and healthier. The structure of the new standard is the same as the quality and environmental management systems standards, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015, with the aim of making them easier to integrate and ensuring consistency worldwide. Gibdock made the successful transition to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 last year, and so is already able to benefit fully from the synergies between these three
LR Appoints Butcher as Managing Director
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has announced the appointment of Paul Butcher as Managing Director, LR Management Systems & Inspection Services. Based in Birmingham, U.K., Butcher brings with him over 30 years of leadership experience in global professional services businesses. After graduating from Southampton University, Butcher held a number of leadership roles in the assurance, IT services and telecommunications sectors, including positions with SAI Global, Marconi, Ericsson and Damovo. With full responsibility for the leadership and development of Lloyd’s
Nautisk Names Martinsen Commercial Director
; experience in sales, and has spent the last seven years at the Danish toy group, LEGO, most recently as Nordic Field Sales Director. Prior to this he was Partner Manager at Norwegian CRM software vendor SuperOffice. Specializing in the development and implementation of reporting and management systems, Espen will be responsible for streamlining Nautisk’s processes, and will be the driving force behind its global sales presence. He will be based at the company’s head office in Oslo, Norway, working together with strategic partners across Europe, Asia and the U.S.
MarTID: The Global Maritime Training Survey
In a coming edition of Maritime Reporter & Engineering News, we explore modern training and “blended learning” techniques with Murray Goldberg, CEO of Marine Learning Systems, maker of MarineLMS. A researcher and developer of learning management systems, Goldberg’s software has been used by millions of people and companies worldwide. Here Goldberg explains the scope and important of a historic new annual survey, The Maritime Training and Insights Database (MarTID) (www.martid.org/survey). Q: Our parent organization, New Wave Media, your organization, and in conjunction with the
Windstar Cruises Appoints Inman as Director
on safety, occupational safety and environmental issues for a fleet of more than 30 cruise ships. Inman also led the marine safety investigation program while at the cruise line and played a key role in supervising emergency response, maritime regulatory audits, environmental compliance and safety management systems. Educated at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and a Master of Science in Telecommunications Systems Management from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Inman is also an associate fellow of The Nautical Institute and a board member for both the Alaska
