With a successful POC in Ashdod, Salvador Technologies now aims to defeat cyber-attack threats and secure maritime operations at the New Jersey port | #malware | #ransomware

July 28, 2022 MARITIME CYBER SECURITY

Shipping is the lifeblood of the global economy, yet the industry’s profit margins are tight, which makes operational continuity crucial. Over the years, the maritime industry facing a rising threat rate of cyber-attacks that results in downtime, causing damages to the port’s profits, competitiveness, and reputation. OT systems currently rely on backward backup solutions such as external disks and tapes, which can cause a considerable loss of time- hours in the case of a malfunction and even weeks in the case of a cyber-attack. According to a study conducted by Accenture & Ponemon, you usually have to wait 23 days to recover from a ransomware attack.

New patented technology now ensures operational continuity, enabling a return to operation in 30 seconds: ”At the touch of a button – a single click on our CRU device, possibly done by a crane operator – with no IT knowledge required” – explained Oleg Vusiker, CTO of Salvador Technologies.

The solution presented by Salvador Technologies offers complete and instant recovery from ransomware attacks and hardware/software malfunctions. It comprises a revolutionized air-gapped technology that dramatically reduces data loss and operational downtime risks.

Installation of the POC is carried out on critical OT (operational technology) stations in the port, such as cranes, control terminals, and logistics centers. This innovative technology allows cold, up-to-date backups to be performed autonomously and efficiently monitored 24/7, complying with NIST, CISA, and FBI guidelines. Quality control mechanisms ensure the integrity of the backups.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Following the successful POC at the Ashdod Port, Salvador Technologies is now collaborating with the New York and New Jersey Port – the busiest port on the East Coast in the US and one of the largest in the nation.

US Senator and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Bob Menendez: “I’m incredibly pleased that the University of New Jersey and the Port of Ashdod have agreed to work together. Communities in NJ, Israel, and around the world rely on the free flow of goods to our ports. Our ports face immerging challenges, ranging from physical and cyber security threats to logistics issues. The exchange of ideas and the building of relationships are crucial. I hope that we too can offer insights, experience, and support that will help build a more powerful, prosperous future back in Israel.”

Cyber security is not just about preventing hackers from gaining access to systems and information. It also addresses the maintenance, integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and systems, ensuring business continuity and the continuing utility of cyber assets. As these issues are becoming more and more critical, a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is now an essential proactive measure that needs to be taken by ports around the globe.

More info about operational continuity and BCP in maritime >>> http://www.salvador-tech.com

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The bases for the competition of ideas for the port-city interaction of the northern area of the port of Sagunto have been defined

July 28, 2022 GENERAL

The Advisory Committee of the Port of Sagunto has agreed on the characteristics of the specifications for the call for ideas for the northern area of the port precinct. The uses and the spatial scope to be included in the tender specifications have been analysed and defined

The Port Authority of Valencia has already put out to tender the works for the project ‘New promenade in the northern area of the Port of Sagunto’

València, July 27th, 2022.- This morning, the Advisory Committee for the Port of Sagunto, which includes the Sagunto City Council, the Port Authority of Valencia (APV) and the Valencian Regional Government, met, chaired by the Mayor of Sagunto, Darío Moreno. At the meeting, the bases were agreed upon for defining the competition of ideas for the port-city interaction project in the northern area of the Port of Sagunto, with the intention of launching the tender in September. Specifically, the uses and spatial scope to be included in the Technical Specifications have been established and defined.

This is an action that forms part of the agreement signed between the PAV and the Sagunto City Council in 2019. The action aims to improve the urban integration of the northern area by opening and integrating part of this space for public use and contributing to the generation of wealth and the attraction of tourism.

The mayor of Sagunto has expressed his satisfaction with the presentation by the PAV of the ideas competition that will outline “exactly what the final configuration of this macro-project will be, which will allow an area to be gained for the citizens, not only for leisure but also for use for multiple needs”. “A few days ago, the political parties demanded definitive steps in this port-city integration project, and today, in the Advisory Committee, this has been the main point of debate”, explained Moreno.

The general manager of the PAV, Francesc Sánchez, indicated that “we have worked on the draft for the ideas competition to fulfil the roadmap we had set together with the City Council to develop the project for the North zone. At the meeting we specified the scope and uses of this ideas competition, and the aim is that with the observations made by the council, in September we will launch this competition which will be the basis for continuing with the development of the agreement to ensure that the north quay is used for port-city integration”.

Thus, the uses linked to the port-city interaction proposed in the Committee for this project are commercial activity such as restaurants, leisure, etc, excluding large shopping centres; the creation of playgrounds, spaces and elements for physical activity and sport and a cycle path; fishing; the holding of cultural, leisure and sporting activities and events; or itinerant commercial events.

The competition will also contemplate the nautical-sports use that is compatible with the agitation characteristics of the North Quay and the maritime safety of the port; as well as the commercial and complementary port uses, with the corresponding segregation and safety measures. The competition of ideas will act on part of the area reflected in Annex I of the agreement (the area closest to the beach of Puerto de Sagunto) although it is envisaged that it will be developed in different phases.

Thus, among the objectives of the competition for ideas, it is stated that it should enhance and revitalise the areas defined in the spatial scope of the competition and connected to the urban area, providing citizens with a friendly space that is integrated into the city. Likewise, solutions will be proposed which allow compatibility between the port-city interaction and compatibility in the North Zone of the Port with commercial port activities, nautical-sports use or professional fishing.

The proposals submitted to the ideas competition will also have to establish the PAV restricted access road network and the free access road network, as well as the direct connection between the commercial areas to the East and West of the restricted access North Zone of the port. In addition, they will also contemplate the connection with the future promenade.

New promenade

It should be noted that the works for the “New promenade in the northern area of the Port of Sagunto” project are currently out to tender, with a base budget of 5,735,310 euros (VAT included), for which five bids have been submitted. This initiative, in addition to the commitments made in the agreement signed by the APV and Sagunto City Council, includes the construction of a promenade in the northern area of the port which, giving continuity to the town’s promenade, will allow public use of this area and, in the future, public access to the Sierra Menera jetty. Specifically, this project is being developed on the land occupied by the terrestrial part of the current pontoon to create a new urban space that connects the end of the current Travesía del Mediterráneo with the start of the maritime section of the pontoon.

The project for the remodelling of the northern area of the Port of Sagunto will be carried out in two phases. On the one hand, work will be carried out on the land area that will connect with the promenade in the northern area, with the aim of completing the project as quickly as possible. On the other hand, the maritime part, which will require a simplified environmental procedure due to the waste treatment that will be generated, as it will be located in non-inland waters.

The Advisory Committee is a body chaired by the Mayor of Sagunto and integrated into the Delegate Commission of the Council for the Promotion of Territorial Integration with the aim of effectively promoting the resolution of issues concerning the city of Sagunto.

Source: https://www.valenciaport.com/en/the-bases-for-the-competition-of-ideas-for-the-port-city-interaction-of-the-northern-area-of-the-port-of-sagunto-have-been-defined/

Competition and Cooperation in the Maritime Domain

July 28, 2022 Maritime Safety News

Competition over the world’s maritime resources and territorial disputes over maritime borders are becoming increasingly prominent in international affairs. At the same time, depleted fish stocks and polluted waters make the question of how countries can collectively manage maritime resources a central one, particularly in discussions over climate change.

Against the backdrop of heightened competition in the maritime domain, China has been rapidly modernizing and expanding its naval capabilities thanks to an unprecedented shipbuilding effort. By contrast, the U.S. Navy is struggling to meet its ambitious goals toward expanding its fleet while nevertheless maintaining a demanding operational tempo.

Meanwhile, the resources that lie beneath the ocean’s surface are increasingly at risk of overexploitation. Illegal fishing is devastating already diminished global stocks and may soon present a severe crisis to countries whose populations depend on seafood for their diets. In the South China Sea, competition over fishing rights as well as offshore oil and gas reserves has been a major driver of tensions and conflict.

The maritime domain highlights the tensions between national sovereignty and transnational challenges, between the ocean’s littoral regions as exclusive economic zones and the high seas as a global commons. While often ignored in coverage of international affairs, it features prominently in bilateral, regional and multilateral diplomacy, particularly when it comes to resolving boundary disputes.

WPR has covered maritime issues in detail and continues to examine key questions about what will happen next. Will the United States shore up its naval superiority or continue to cede ground to China? How will the pivot to renewable energy affect competition for maritime resources? Will concerns over depleting fish stocks jumpstart global efforts to improve the state of the world’s oceans? Below are some of the highlights of WPR’s coverage.

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Indo-Pacific Ambitions Might Be a Luxury Europe Can’t Afford

In recent years, several European states have sought to project their precious naval assets in the Indo-Pacific region in ways that reflect widely accepted fashions in strategic thinking. But the underlying logic of this thinking now needs to be viewed more critically after the return of interstate war on European soil.

Naval Rivalries

Countries around the world are improving their navies and stepping up their naval activities. That includes China, which has made qualitative and quantitative improvements, but also France and India. All of this stands in contrast to the United States’ struggles to improve the preparedness of its own fleet. These rivalries now include efforts to obtain port access and basing rights, as Russia and China increasingly seek to expand their naval presence overseas.

Illegal Fishing and Pollution

Every fifth fish caught in the world is netted illegally, undermining efforts to officially address the alarming problems caused by overfishing. But with global fish stocks declining by as much as 50 percent, there is mounting pressure to address overfishing—and the governments, including China, that encourage it. Failure to do so could be catastrophic for food systems and economies around the world.

Territorial and Resource Disputes

As varied as they are common, disputes over maritime access have become increasingly significant within domestic and regional politics. Bolivia’s campaign for Pacific Ocean access was a central theme during former President Evo Morales’ years in office. And China’s disputed claims to the South China Sea are a significant driver of political tensions with the affected countries. But recently resolved conflicts, including a long-standing dispute between Australia and East Timor over access to natural gas fields, demonstrate that diplomacy can still be an effective tool.

Piracy

Piracy remains a problem, particularly in remote, conflict-ridden areas. Countries are increasingly working collaboratively to address this problem, but these efforts are often reactive. Because global waters will always remain difficult to police, lasting solutions to piracy depend more on providing economic opportunities to citizens onshore than eliminating piracy on the water.

Source: https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/competition-and-cooperation-in-the-maritime-domain/

Adnoc’s logistics arm buys Abu Dhabi’s Zakher Marine International to expand its fleet

July 28, 2022 GENERAL

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s logistics and services subsidiary Adnoc L&S has bought Zakher Marine International (ZMI), an Abu Dhabi-based company that owns and operates offshore support vessels, to expand its fleet.

Upon completion of the transaction, which is subject to customary regulatory approvals, Adnoc L&S will add 24 jack-up barges and 38 offshore support vessels from ZMI, boosting its fleet size to more than 300 units, the company said on Tuesday. Financial details of the transaction were not provided.

“With the acquisition of ZMI, Adnoc L&S will broaden its services to include critical support assets for offshore operations, including ZMI’s maiden offshore renewables project in China, and extend its regional footprint, creating new opportunities for expansion with an industry-recognised partner,” Adnoc said in a statement.

ZMI is the world’s largest owner and operator of self-propelled jack-up barges and has operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and China. The group was established in Abu Dhabi in 1984 and has significantly grown its diverse fleet range supporting the regional and global offshore oil and gas and renewable markets.

The company has long-term contracts with top national and international oil companies and EPC operators and has recently entered the offshore wind farm market in China to diversify its customer base, the statement said.

Adnoc L&S has the largest and most diversified fleet in the Middle East, with more than 200 vessels transporting crude oil, refined products, dry bulk, containerised cargo, liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas to global markets. Last month, it said it had bought three new LNG vessels to expand its fleet to meet the higher demand globally.

The transaction with ZMI “unlocks new revenue streams, market access, and supports growth opportunities for Adnoc L&S in its core energy and offshore logistics segments”, Adnoc said.

ZMI will continue operating as a stand-alone entity under Adnoc L&S with Ali Hassan Ali as its chief executive, the statement said.

The development comes as Adnoc plans to significantly increase its investment in hydrocarbons and raise its output capacity to five million barrels per day by 2030.

Last year, Adnoc’s board approved plans to spend Dh466 billion ($126.8bn) between 2022 and 2026 on expanding its upstream production capacity and downstream portfolio, as well as its low-carbon fuels business and clean energy ambitions.

Source:
www.thenationalnews.com

Saudi Cabinet approves maritime transport cooperation agreement with Iraq

July 28, 2022 GENERAL

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved a cooperation agreement between the government and Iraq in the field of maritime transport, Saudi Press Agency reported.

At Tuesday’s meeting, the council of ministers also approved a protocol to amend and extend the agreement concluded between Saudi and US governments regarding cooperation in the field of science and technology.

With regards to domestic matters, the council affirmed the state’s commitment to take measures to control the abundance of products and price levels and prevent monopolistic practices.

This commitment is in addition to the SR20 billion ($5 billion) financial support that was allocated at the beginning of this month through a royal order issued by King Salman.

Source: https://www.arabnews.com/

NIMASA, NLNG set to strengthen collaboration in maritime sector

July 28, 2022 BIMCO

THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG, have agreed to set up a working committee to pursue common interest in the maritime sector.

Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Management of the NLNG led by the Managing Director, Dr Philip Mshelbila, to NIMASA, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, noted that a better working relationship between the two organisations would greatly enhance activities in the maritime sector of the economy.

He assured the NLNG Management that NIMASA would extend the already existing working relationship the Agency has with the NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML) to the parent body, while also urging NLNG to consider the Nigerian Flag as first option for her vessels.

According to him, “This is a new beginning; our focus should be what is best for Nigeria and not just for the NLNG or NIMASA”

While commending the NLNG for providing platforms for Sea Time to train Nigerian Seafarers, Jamoh noted that the Agency is committed to attaining best global practice, so that certificates issued by Nigeria will be recognized globally.

Also speaking Mshelbila stated that the NLNG is ready to partner NIMASA to enhance safety and security of lives and assets in the Nigerian maritime domain. He noted that they are on the same page with NIMASA in terms of capacity development and the quest to ensure Nigeria attains internationally acceptable standards in her operations in the maritime sector.

“We at NLNG have realized  that for us to fulfill one of our key vision elements,  which is helping to build a better Nigeria, it is important for us to work with all our stakeholders including NIMASA. We are aware that NIMASA and our subsidiary, NMSL are working hand in hand for the progress of this country and we desire that same spirit of partnership and collaboration should be extended to the NLNG”.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/07/nimasa-nlng-set-to-strengthen-collaboration-in-maritime-sector/

Schulte Marine Concept gains Foothold in Chinese Offshore Wind Market

July 28, 2022 Maritime Safety News

S.M.C. is a well-established newbuilding and conversion technical consultant and project manager that has extensive experience working in the Chinese shipbuilding sector. Having supervised a diverse portfolio of vessels from container ships and tankers to gas carriers, DF vessels and passenger ships, the company has now expanded its services to offshore wind projects in China.

Vessels with ”greener” Footprint to support Offshore Wind Activity in China

At the start of 2022, Shanghai Electric Wind Power (Group) Corporation awarded S.M.C. with a plan approval and site supervision contract for two SOVs that will be purpose designed and built for the Chinese offshore wind industry. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024.

S.M.C. will be working closely with Shanghai Electric – a leading provider of offshore wind turbines in China, Ulstein – a leading designer of SOV units and ZPMC – the builder awarded construction contract. Equipped with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system that comes with a Battery Energy Storage System installed in addition to very high safety and comfort features, the vessels will improve the efficiency of service operations at Chinese offshore wind farms while reducing their carbon footprint.

In addition to the SOV project, S.M.C. was appointed to carry out plan approval and supervise the construction of a 1,600 tons crane wind turbine installation vessel in China in the beginning of 2022. Set to be jointly classed by the China Classification Society and Bureau Veritas, the self-elevating wind power installation platform is equipped with diesel-electric propulsion system with six diesel generators feeding three azimuth thrusters and two tunnel type bow thrusters. This is in line with efforts by the renewable energy industry to manage its environmental impact. Scheduled for completion by mid 2023, the vessel is capable of installing 20 MW wind turbines at up to 70 m maximum depth of water. The platform, which is independently developed, designed and built in China, is also capable of assembling wind hubs and blades on the main deck.

Global Newbuilding Expertise – deep local Knowledge

Krzysztof Kozdron, Managing Director of S.M.C. says: “These new projects will help us deepen our understanding of the operational and geographical requirements of the Chinese offshore wind market. While this is not our first foray into the market, we look forward to the close technical cooperation with our local and international design and shipyard partners to ensure smooth and successful completion of the projects. We want to use our global experience to support our Chinese clients in meeting the growing demand for renewable energy and a more sustainable future.”

As part of China’s national strategy to develop non-fossil-fuel energy sources, various provincial governments have identified large-scale wind and solar projects as key engines for the development of renewable energy. In 2021, China overtook the UK to become the world’s largest operator of installed offshore wind capacity.

Source: https://www.bs-shipmanagement.com/media-centre/bsm-highlights/schulte-marine-concept-gains-foothold-in-chinese-offshore-wind-market/

Safetytech Accelerator selects ShipIn Systems, eyeGauge and Alicia Bots

July 28, 2022 Maritime Safety News

Safetytech Accelerator, launched by Lloyd’s Register, has selected three companies to join its Waypoint 3: Maritime Risk start-up programme, with ShipIn Systems, eyeGauge and Alicia Bots chosen from the more than 100 applicants.

Waypoint 3 is the third iteration of the Safetytech Accelerator programme, launched in February 2022 to work with technology companies focused on tackling major challenges in maritime risk. The initiative exclusively supports high tech start-ups aiming to secure paid pilot projects in the industry.

More than 100 companies applied, of which 22 were approached for further evaluation. Five finalists were invited to pitch in front of a judging panel made up of executives from Lloyd’s Register and Safetytech Accelerator, who made their selection based on three main criteria: commercial readiness, innovation and the potential impact they could make in maritime risk.

ShipIn’s Fleetvision Platform uses visual analytics and AI to improve ship-to-shore collaboration for maritime fleets by alerting shipowners, managers and seafarers to onboard events in real-time.

“The sharing of real-time operational data between ship and shore is one of the latest tech developments that will help deliver a safer and lower risk marine professional environment,” said Osher Perry, Co-Founder and CEO of Shipin.

“We are thrilled to be working with like-minded tech and maritime experts who share our passion for making safer shipping operationally and commercially attractive and look forward to fast-tracking our significant growth plans.”

eyeGauge offers a non-invasive ship digitalisation system that provides tools to support decision making in fleet operations, to improve emissions reduction and environmental compliance.

“Many challenges of maritime transportation like decarbonisation, safety risks, lack of transparency and others can be addressed with digital solutions. But this industry is adopting digital transformation very slowly,” said Rodion Denisyuk, eyeGauge CEO.

“It is very difficult for tech start-ups to navigate this environment and deliver the message to decision-makers. Therefore, we are very pleased and honoured to be selected by the SafetyTech accelerator to get help and support from high-profile mentors and reputable industry partners.”

Alicia Bots offers multipurpose robots designed for accomplishing high risk maritime tasks, such as hull cleaning and inspections.

“The endorsement by Safetytech Acclerator is a validation that the shipping industry is adapting to new technologies which embrace safety and efficiency. Alicia Bots provides proactive hull cleaning and inspections robots, which operate autonomously and are deployed by ship’s crew providing hull cleaning robots as a service,” said Inder Mukhopadhyay, CEO at Alicia Bots.

Between July and October, the Safetytech Accelerator team will work with the three companies to develop opportunities to pilot their technologies, as well as offering funding to support those pilot projects.

“The standard of Waypoint entries were high this year, however eyeGauge, Alicia Bots and ShipIn Systems stood out as excellent contenders for our programme. We believe they have the potential to make a positive impact in reducing risk and increasing safety in the maritime industry,” said Nadia Echchihab, Safetytech Accelerator Head of Innovation Programmes.

“We look forward to working together over the coming months, boosting their value propositions, and supporting them in generating new business opportunities.”

Source: https://smartmaritimenetwork.com/2022/07/27/safetytech-accelerator-selects-shipin-systems-eyegauge-and-alicia-bots/

Top Maritime Courses In Singapore

July 28, 2022 Maritime Safety News

“We all know that about 90% of the world’s trade is carried by the international shipping industry. Without shipping, half the world would starve and the other half would freeze!” said Koji Sekimiza, former secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization.

In order to continue maintaining Singapore’s position as a global port hub and a premier international maritime centre, there is a need to establish a highly skilled and specialized workforce.

Diploma courses for post-secondary students

The Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA), located in Singapore Polytechnic, offers a wide array of courses for both students and working professionals.

For the post-secondary students, SMA offers courses targeting the business and engineering aspects of the industry.  The Diploma in Maritime Business is a three-year program that offers a big picture on the shipping business activities as well as logistic-related aspects of maritime.  According to SMA, graduates are highly sought after as junior executives in a plethora of organizations from ship owning to supply chain management.

As for the aspiring engineers, the Diploma in Marine Engineering is a three-year program covering various engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical and electronic, engineering design, and control technology that are required to make a ship an independent power plant. Students will have a comprehensive learning experience through hands-on training using engine simulators and ship design software, enrichment talks, ship visits and industry exposure.

The graduates of the Marine Engineering course can opt for a job at sea as an engineer or a shore-based job in the marine, service and oil industry.  As a engineer onboard a ship, the starting monthly salary is around S$3,000 and can go up to about S$10,000 for a chief engineer, the highest position for an engineer onboard a ship.

In any stage of their seafaring career, graduates can opt to pursue further studies to transition to a shore-based job.

The three-year Diploma in Nautical Studies program is a “direct fast track to becoming a ship’s captain”, according to SMA.  Aspiring captains would need to first undergo an eyesight test before going through an interview.  This double-award program gives graduates a diploma and the internationally recognized professional Class 3 Certificate of Competency (CoC) qualification that allows them to sail as a certified sea-going officer worldwide.

Graduates of the Nautical Studies program also have the choice of choosing between a sea or shore career path.  Graduates pursing a job on land may work as an executive in port, pilot, surveying and offshore services.

On the other hand, a junior officer on merchant or offshore and dynamic positioning vessels receives a starting monthly salary of around S$3,000, and the salary of a chief officer is about S$7,500.  The ship master, the head of the ship, receives around S$10,000.

Similar to that of the marine engineering graduates, officers may pursue further education in any stage of their seafaring journey to transition into a shore-based job such as middle management in shipping, port, pilot, surveying and off-shore services.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s (NP) Diploma in Marine and Offshore Technology is the only program in Singapore that covers both Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering. Graduates in this three-year program will learn to design and build their own ship models and get to test them in Singapore’s only towing tank located in NP’s campus throughout the three years of education.

The integrated real-world projects will give graduates an edge in creating innovative solutions for using clean energy, developing new materials and processes, as well as designing and building marine vessels and offshore structures.

Graduates can pursue a career in the design, marketing, commerce, survey, production, safety, human resource, and research and development areas of the marine and offshore industries. They can look forward to roles such as assistant design engineer, assistant production engineer and quality control engineer.

Maritime Studies degrees

Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU) Bachelor of Science in Maritime Studies is the only maritime business degree program in Singapore.  The four-year program primarily focuses on shipping business and management. Courses include Marine Insurance, Shipping and the Environment, Shipping Economics, Maritime Law, Maritime Technology, Ship Chartering, Maritime Strategy and Shipping Logistics to equip graduates with knowledge for shipping and maritime related sectors.

In addition to the degree, students can enrol in second majors such as in Business or Data Analytics to broaden their horizon and equip themselves with additional proficiencies.  The specialization in International Trading is also offered as part of the degree program to provide graduates with enhanced career opportunities in global commodity trading.

The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Marine Engineering/Naval Architecture/Offshore Engineering is a three-year direct honours degree program jointly offered by Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and Newcastle University.

Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering students will learn about the engineering behind the design, structure, operation and management of ships and other large floating structures. Marine Engineering students will be exposed to marine engineering systems, from the main propulsion engines to auxiliary machineries like power generators, pumps, heat exchangers and other machinery within water, air and hydraulic systems.

Graduates can look forward to working in, but not limited to, Maritime Port Authority, shipping companies, shipbuilding and rig building yards, Republic of Singapore Navy, manufacturers or suppliers, ship brokering and chartering companies, marine and offshore original equipment manufacturers, statutory boards, consultancy and design companies, renewable energy companies, classification societies as well as oil and gas companies

The Maritime Business and Operations Track degree offered by Singapore Management University (SMU) is designed to provide graduates with understanding of the maritime business covering the economic, legal and managerial environment, as well as the operations of their organizations up and down the maritime and trade value chain.

Graduates will acquire knowledge in different business, operational, and management aspects such as port-focal logistics and maritime operations, shipping business, logistics and transportation and business analytics.

In addition, graduates are required to take up non-credit classes conducted by industry practitioners that range from tanker chartering and ship brokering to applications of data analytics and how robotics and automation are applied in the maritime sector.

Post-graduate courses

The Diploma (Conversion) in Maritime Business Management by SMA is a one-year part-time course that is designed to equip non-maritime graduates with the knowledge and skills in shipping operations and logistics/offshore management so that they can join the industry as senior executives/junior managers and perform their jobs with a greater level of competence and understanding.

This course is suitable for shipping, logistics and offshore executives, currently working in the industry but do not possess maritime qualifications or relevant sea-going experience. The course is also for nautical/engineering seafaring junior officers who may be keen to supplement their technical skills with commercial and operational knowledge to prepare them for a shore-based career.

Additionally, professionals in other relevant fields who are keen to switch to a career in the maritime industry can take up this course.

The Specialist Diploma in Maritime Superintendency is a one-year part-time course administered by SMA offers a comprehensive training to those who are seeking to attain the relevant knowledge and technical skills to plan, direct and coordinate the marine and technical operation from shore.

At the end of the course, graduates will acquire a sound understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a maritime superintendent to ensure safe, economic and efficient operation of the ships and offshore vessels. They will also be able to manage and operate vessels in accordance with organization policies, operating procedures and management systems.

The Diploma in Maritime and Offshore Management also by SMA is a one-year program for participants who do not possess maritime qualification to take up a career in the maritime and offshore industry.

The course is suitable for ambitious seagoing junior officers to gain more qualifications, and those currently working in non-maritime fields and would like to switch to a career in the maritime and offshore industry. It is also applicable for shipping, logistics and offshore executives currently working in the maritime industry but do not possess maritime qualifications or relevant seagoing experience.

The Master of Science in Maritime Studies in NTU provides young graduates and middle-management executives working in maritime related areas an avenue for higher education. Full-time study will take one to three years while part-time study takes two to four years.

Graduates will gain knowledge and tools to elevate from local business management to global settings. Overall, this program will uplift the local business practice and knowledge to a higher echelon in the international shipping scene, associated with business management, international shipping finance, chartering, and other related issues.

The Master of Science (Maritime Technology & Management) by National University of Singapore (NUS) is a program jointly hosted by the Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management (ISEM) and the Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS). Full-time study takes one year while part-time takes two years.

The program seeks to train and equip graduates with key skillsets to enable next-generation port capabilities in Singapore, such as industrial systems development, big data analytics tools, and emerging port technologies.

Source: https://maritimefairtrade.org/top-maritime-courses-singapore/

New MTC Kochi: Incorporating smart Technologies into Seafarer Training

July 28, 2022 Maritime Safety News

Motivated and highly qualified sea personnel are the backbone of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM). The HR Marine department is working hard to steadily expand the company’s pool of skilled seafarers and thus ensure the safe and efficient operation of the growing fleet under BSM crew management. An important component of the recruitment and qualification strategy is the company’s wholly owned training centres, which must be constantly adapted to meet new industry requirements and technological developments.

The latest development in BSM’s Maritime Training Centres is the relocation of the previous MTC in Mumbai to Kochi in the southern Indian state of Kerala where it has expanded its footprint approximately fivefold to 24,000 square feet. The new MTC is equipped with modern classrooms facilitating online and offline training. The facilities are supported by the latest technology including fully immersive simulators for bridge, engine, LNG, LPG, chemical, electrical and cargo handling. It also features a fully equipped mechanical workshop, slinging and lifting training facilities, together with a galley and external mooring station. This enables BSM to deliver foundation and ongoing skills improvement programmes for its new and existing seafarers.

The external mooring station is 5,000 square feet, almost the same size of the whole MTC in its former Mumbai location. It brings seafarer training to life through an external promenade with a practical training area that replicates an actual vessel’s mooring deck with all on-board equipment to deliver a range of maritime-focused training.

Source: https://www.bs-shipmanagement.com/media-centre/bsm-highlights/new-mtc-kochi-incorporating-smart-technologies-into-seafarer-training/

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