The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has issued draft criteria for new courses focusing on training for seafarers on electric-propelled vessels. The guidelines outline minimum learning requirements for safety and technical skills, aiming to help seafarers keep up with technological advancements in electric propulsion. Feedback on the criteria is being collected through a consultation process until 20 October.
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* Singapore Seeks to Build Electric Vessel Supply Chain for Harbor
* Shipping Urged to Review LNG Use as Methane’s Role in Climate Change is Revealed
* Digital training proposed to help plug seafarer shortage
* World’s First CO2 Capture Plant Installed on Japanese Bulker
* Carnival Cruise Line’s First LNG-Fueled Ship Departs on Maiden Voyage
* India’s New Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Starts Sea Trials
* Allianz warns on crew change crisis and ship safety
* Ultra-Thin Solar Panels Deployed on Hatch Covers for Inland Shipping
* Pollution mapping app goes live
* New ITF web tool helps seafarers steer clear of shady manning agents
* India takes over UNSC presidency for August; maritime security, counter-terrorism key priorities
