Wärtsilä and Ocean Technologies Group Partner on Maritime Training
, competence management and instructional tools provided by the Ocean Learning Platform, including solutions such as OTG’s virtual classroom and rapid e-learning, industry will be presented with a broad and comprehensive range of maritime specific digital learning solutions.Manish Singh, Ocean Technology Group’s CEO, said, “Our objective is to equip seafarers and users, with the most relevant knowledge and resources, not only in a training centre, but also online and at point of operation onboard ships and other sites. Our partnership with Wärtsilä makes ‘on-demand&rsquo
INTERVIEW: RDML John Okon, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command
type of agreement already in place?For decades, NOAA and Navy have a long history of cooperation and previously developed a framework to broaden coordination to leverage expertise in the development and operational transition of Unmanned Maritime Systems (UMS) under the Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology Act (CENOTE). The significance of CENOTE is to further operational use of unmanned systems, as well strengthening the partnership through joint acquisition strategies, and autonomy development.While NOAA and Naval Oceanography use unmanned systems similarly to collect similar data sets, we do
Oceans Advance Pilot Project: Young Women in Ocean Technology
The Ocean Technology Sector has been identified as a growth area for Atlantic Canada. The 2017 Atlantic Canada OT Sector Export and FDI Strategy clearly identified potential growth opportunities for this sector.OceansAdvance is committed to fulfilling the vision of the Atlantic Growth Strategy by helping firms in the Region increase their export value into international markets as well as to help build a talent pipeline for the future with supporting the development and retention of HQP. As well we are anxious to support the research and academic community and to help grow the sector by supporting
Hanlon will Retire as COVE CEO
Jim Hanlon has announced his plans to retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) in 2020.“I’m really proud of what we have accomplished at COVE”, said Jim. “At COVE, we’ve created a world-leading environment for ocean technology companies to come together and grow the ocean economy. It’s not a big surprise to the organization that I’m retiring, and I’m looking forward to seeing where COVE’s next leader will take us as COVE continues to grow and change”Hanlon, with the late Colin MacLean
Simulation: The Centre for Marine Simulation
can be utilized by groups during training session to incorporate new technology in their training. The center is looking ahead to improving its current program delivering DP shuttle tanker with the addition of new DP equipment The Evolution of Simulation Training There is a thriving ocean technology cluster in St. John’s involved in the development of technology for use in marine activities and this includes research on the use of simulation in areas such as studying fatigue impact and similar human factors. CMS is an important part of this activity and often is able to improve or
New Maritime College Planned for India
offer include marine engineering, nautical sciences, electro technical courses, advanced ship handling, crew safety, heavy lift crane operation, cleaning and hygiene, as well as various offshore training courses and maritime English. In addition, there will be diplomas and post graduate courses in ocean technology.” At the Link Awards ceremony Capt. Pandey was acknowledged for his success in business as well as his philanthropic work. The judges made special reference for his contribution to the welfare of Indian seafarers after he successfully campaigned for better working conditions at
Werner Named Academic Dean of Webb Institute
served as the faculty representative to Webb’s Board of Trustees for four years, coordinated Webb’s ABET accreditation, and helped to establish a distance learning center at Webb. Professor Werner earned both his B.S in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and M.S. in Ocean Technology from Webb Institute. He also earned a M.B.A from Long Island University. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of New York. Professor Werner has taught as a visiting professor of engineering for the University of Michigan and an adjunct professor for both the United
Free Event Examines Ocean Career Opportunities
Ocean Careers is a three-day event running alongside Ocean Business on April 14-16, 2015 at the National Oceanography Center in Southampton, U.K. to provide career information within the ocean technology, marine science and offshore industry sectors. Graduates and students studying engineering, science or mathematics, as well as students that have already opted to study marine related subjects, can learn more about the global career opportunities on offer in the industry. In recent years, the industry has seen continued growth and rapid development of technologies applied to ocean
