In maritime industry, personnel’s training is considered by shipping companies as a top priority matter on the list of factors affecting competitiveness in operating vessels. This paper presents the importance and th...
The purpose for seafarers' competence assessment is to evaluate the practical operational ability of the applicants and the weight of the index directly influences the accuracy of the assessment results. This paper t...
International and national concern about detrimental climate change has generated pressure for the shipping industry to play its' role in reducing the 3.3% of global carbon emission it emits. On the 1st January, 2013...
The full review of The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers (the STCW Convention) has been accomplished by International Maritime Organization (IMO) and ...