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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
DG Shipping cracks whip on maritime institutes, Kerala Maritime Board steps in
KOCHI: With the Director General of Shipping (DGS) cracking the whip on institutes offering maritime training and certification courses, the Kerala Maritime Board has decided to start approved courses at its facilities in Kodungallur and Neendakara. The DG Shipping had issued an order on August 1, banning private training centres from conducting maritime courses without mandatory approval. 'Maritime education and training provided to Indian seafarers are required to meet strict national and international standards as prescribed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and enforced by the DGS. "It has been brought to the attention of the directorate that certain foreign governments and maritime administration have authorised private training centres to conduct maritime training courses leading to issuance of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) certificate of competencies and certificate of proficiencies within Indian territory. But many such institutes do not have the approval of the DGS. Such activities are unauthorised and in contravention of Indian law and international obligations,' the order said. "As the courses are conducted undermining the regulatory authority of the Indian Maritime Administration, no training shall be deemed to be valid unless it is of such standard and type as approved by the Central government. No foreign government, maritime administration, agency, institution or representative shall conduct or deliver maritime training within India, without prior written approval from the DGS,' the order further said. As per the order, any entity violating the directive will face legal action and will be blacklisted. The DGS has advised all ship owners, and maritime training institutes not to collaborate with unapproved foreign training providers. Any foreign administration intending to conduct maritime training in India must submit a formal proposal to the directorate seeking prior approval.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kongsberg to supply advanced training simulators to Capital Group in Greece
Kongsberg Maritime has received a contract from Capital Group for the delivery of K-Sim Engine Room and Cargo Handling simulators for a new training facility located on the island of Chios, Greece. This initiative aims to improve training standards for the crew, focusing on both Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) training and familiarisation with onboard automation systems. The delivery of the simulators is set to be completed by the end of June 2025. The simulators will incorporate K-Chief automation systems, which are currently in use on Capital Group's tankers and LNG gas carriers. This setup is designed to offer crew members practical experience with the automation systems they will encounter while operating the fleet. Capital Ship Management (Chios Branch) Captain Ioannis Tsirigos said: 'Simulation training is a critical component of our crew development strategy. 'The ability to train on familiar automation systems, such as K-Chief 600 and K-Chief 700, ensures that our personnel gain hands-on experience, improving safety, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.' The decision to award the contract to Kongsberg Maritime stems from Capital Group's use of the K-Chief 600 and K-Chief 700 automation systems. These systems are utilised throughout the company's operations. Kongsberg Maritime Maritime Simulation managing director Are Follesdal Tjonn said: 'Our mission is to support the maritime industry's transition toward smarter, safer, and more efficient operations. 'The fact that we can deliver both proven automation system technology in addition to immersive simulation of the systems, puts us in a unique situation in supporting shipowners maximising operational efficiency and safety.' In February this year, Kongsberg Maritime obtained a contract to provide an integrated equipment package for Bibby Marine's new eCSOV. The eCSOV, touted as the world's first fully electric offshore vessel, is expected to be delivered in 2027. "Kongsberg to supply advanced training simulators to Capital Group in Greece" was originally created and published by Ship Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
