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Seafarers’ rights and the international law of pandemics: case study of three countries : flag state, port state and labour supplying states
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Feasibility study of cold ironing from renewable sources in the Nordic region: case study : Port of Kapellskär in Stockholm
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Analysis of cruise ship mass rescue operation in the East China Sea : take Shanghai search and rescue region as an example
Get PDFAre ships communities of practice?
Get PDFThe purpose of this paper is to explore the idea that a merchant ship aligns with the academic notion of a Community of Practice. Through secondary qualitative research, the paper identifies several characteristics which provide compelling evidence. Young seafarers face multiple challenges joining their first ship, not only in terms of mastering the technicalities of their roles but also in terms of social behaviour and interaction. As anyone contemplating the training of school leavers will realise, the people from whom they learn, will inevitably influence their conduct. Learning on the job is not exclusive to the apprentice. Ship staff will endeavour to learn the techniques of the future role they aspire to, by a similar process. Bandura (2001 p1) asserts that human behaviour may be “shaped and controlled automatically and mechanically by environmental stimuli” and this is a theme referenced by Nthia in her excellent 2018 paper relating the techniques of social learning at sea. Compelling evidence of this type of learning was provided and the next logical step is to pose the question Are ships Communities of Practice? based on the theories of Lave and Wenger (1991). Conclusions suggest the desire to improve is the one characteristic commonly missing
New education tools for electro-technical officer (ETO)
Get PDFElectrical systems in seagoing ships have been rapidly developed and changed over the last years. Not only in passenger ships large scale electrical drives have been implemented. The number and the complexity of electrical consumers has also increased significantly. Based on Manila amendment 2010 STCW focus is set on new developments on board and so influenced the newer education path for electro-technical officer (ETO). This paper should give ideas for useful experimental setups to prepare trainees for their future job onboard. Focus is set to laboratory, practical education to be defined more detailed
Lifelong learning: the 21st century skill to guide maritime training and development
Get PDFEach educational institution, each industry, and each business sector within an industry is likely to have their own unique requirements for what 21st century skills are needed to develop a successful, innovative, and sustainable future. When looking at a few areas (including educational and professional contexts) where research and strategy development have been conducted on this matter, there are some common trends. One of these common trends is the ability to understand, appreciate, and act on the concept that learning, personal growth, and professional aptitude are not “one and done” achievements. In order to develop a core set of professional skills, a transferable set of general skills, and a dynamic set of 21st century skills, it is imperative that one first develops the most critical skill of being a lifelong learner
Seafarers’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic
Get PDFThis report provides an overview of preliminary findings of a study on the experiences of seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose was to examine the impact of the pandemic on seafarers’ work and life on board as well as on their mental health and exhaustion, and identify factors that may mitigate the negative impact of the pandemichttps://commons.wmu.se/lib_reports/1080/thumbnail.jp
