Consequences for seafarer training and development – recommendations
The study recommends that key stakeholders – the IMO, Flag States, shipowners, operators and managers, and training academies – address the skill gaps revealed in the study during the current decade to ensure thorough and timely education of seafarers. Training programmes should impart the skills needed to operate ships competently in the digital age, and familiarize them with alternative energy technologies, including fuel-specific firefighting techniques. LNG and batteries are key technologies of interest for the near future. Senior officers should be trained first so they can provide on-the-job guidance on new technologies and fuels. Training may include virtual reality and simulators.
