Maritime Education and Training Dr Martin Renilson Dean, Maritime Programs Higher Colleges of Technology 31 August 2014

Contents Overview of maritime programs Shore based programs Seafaring programs Research Industry relevance Soft skills Stand alone institute, or combined with University? Concluding remarks

Overview of maritime programs

Shore based programs Seafaring programs Overview of maritime programs

Science Engineering Business Shore based programs

Science Engineering Business Shore based programs Maritime as “top up”

Science Engineering Business Shore based programs Example of need for broad maritime program

Seafaring programs Need for Certificate of Competency – Requirements specified by IMO (STCW) – Two levels: Operational level Management level – Suitable sea service

Seafaring programs Old system: – Basic training – Seatime – Academic – CoC – Seatime – Academic – CoC – Seatime – Academic – CoC

Seafaring programs New systems: Front end loaded: 3 – 4 years academic Diploma/Degree Seatime CoC Sandwich: Academic with seatime integrated Diploma/Degree + CoC Further seatime Further CoCs

One scenario Seafaring programs

Seatime requirements – IMO does not accept time on training vessel – Simulator time currently not accepted – Berths on seagoing ships are difficult to obtain – Training/Trading vessel Photos from Aida 4 Seafaring programs

Training/Trading vessel – Conducts normal trading voyages – Additional accommodation for cadets and instructor(s) – Class room(s) – Instructor and examiners on board – Cadets are source of revenue Seafaring programs Tasmanian Mariner Ro-Ro vessel 110 training berths Training bridge Workshops Cargo handling Photos courtesy Tasmanian International Freight Feeder Service

Research Research is seen by many as a key requirement of a good university. High quality research attracts high quality staff and students. Research standing measured by: – Publications – Research grant income – Completions of higher degrees by research How is this applicable to maritime education and training?

Industry relevance Shore based programs – Academic subjects Hydrodynamics; ship structures; marine biology; … – Industry related subjects Ship design; …. Seafaring programs – Currency at sea is important Seagoing “blocks” for staff Training/trading ship gives experience to staff too

Soft skills Report writing Team work and leadership Crisis management

Stand alone institute, or combined with University Shore based – Very university like. Seafaring programs – Traditionally smaller specialist institutions – Recent trend to be subsumed by larger universities Requirement for degree – Different type of academic? Research/industry currency/practical teaching Seafarers expect higher salaries – Teaching all year round – Sea time/practical requirements – Separate campus of major university?

Concluding remarks Four different clusters in maritime education – Science – Engineering – Business – Seafaring

Concluding remarks Four different clusters in maritime education – Science – EngineeringGood fit within traditional universities – Business – Seafaring - Special requirements }

Concluding remarks Four different clusters in maritime education – Science – EngineeringGood fit within traditional universities – Business – Seafaring - Special requirements Traditionally seafaring has been taught at separate specialist institutions Recent trend to incorporate within universities: – Degree education for seafarers – Economies of scale }

Concluding remarks Four different clusters in maritime education – Science – EngineeringGood fit within traditional universities – Business – Seafaring - Special requirements Traditionally seafaring has been taught at separate specialist institutions Recent trend to incorporate within universities: – Degree education for seafarers – Economies of scale – Possible separate campus with some independence? }