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Training & Education 65th Anniversary Edition Training and Education in the Maritime Industry By Glen Paine, Executive Director, Over the past six decades, there have and marine operations. These have MITAGS & PMI been rapid developments in technology brought about significant changes in SSASH SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM Two solutions from SAILOR - your choice! • Meet the IMO requirements for SSAS • Additional communication services • Only standard subscription cost - no additional fees for SSAS functionality SAILOR Iridium SSAS. Based on the Iridium Satellite Network. Visit www.sailor.dk • SSAS information and brochures • World-wide Distribution and Service Network SAILOR H3000M SSA Mini-C. Based on the Inmarsat Satellite Network. P,*ATESBI EVI/ARE • SAILOR When safety counts Circle 223 on Reader Service Card WE'VE GOT NEW EQUIPMENT FOR YOU TO TRY. 4th Ocean Technology Workshop October 19-21, 2004 Hyatt Regency Hotel Newport, RI Training & Boat Demos by Industry Leaders Register at www.motn.org or call 781.740.1456 ' A N MarineNews Marine Technology Society New England Section i.ocuw Jy -f c Technologies for Port and Harbor Security MOTN EXPANDS MEMBERSHIP GLOBALLY Circle 280 on Reader Service Card maritime education and training. Six decades ago, maritime education and training was a relatively straightfor- ward process. Upon entry into the mer- chant marine, an individual served mandatory periods of minimum sea service between progressive grades of license examinations that were conduct- ed by the appropriate licensing authori- ty. Sea service provided the bulk of required practical experience and formed the basis for further instruction ashore. Long sea voyages, long turn- around times, large crews, and extensive apprenticeship and cadet programs all contributed to individuals learning the required practical skills while at sea. Following a period of sea service, a candidate would enroll in an upgrading course. These courses followed manda- tory syllabi designed primarily for pro- fessional advancement. A strong ele- ment of preparation for the examination was included, but subject knowledge was the focus. External examiners from the licensing authority set and conduct- ed the examinations. Questions were regularly updated and required essay type answers supplemented by sketches and diagrams. In the thorough one-on- one oral examination that followed, a candidate was "grilled" extensively and required to demonstrate proficiency for a variety of skills ranging from wire splicing to adjusting a standard magnet- ic compass. Coupled with sea experience, these courses covered all of the material required for a particular level of license. Although there were different types of vessels (dry cargo, passenger, tanker, etc.). their navigation and propulsion technologies were similar. Accordingly, the one-course training system addressed a "generic" ship and the sea time provided on-the-job training for 24
