Developing Future-Ready Maritime Trainers

The Maritime Trainers Guild (MTG) celebrated their 12th Foundation Day on August 5, in Chennai with a focused on the vital theme of developing future-ready maritime trainers. The event brought together maritime industry professionals, educators, policymakers, and experts to discuss, collaborate, and strategize the ways in which maritime trainers can enhance their skills, adapt to evolving industry demands, and prepare the next generation of maritime professionals for success in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Capt Kamal Chadha, General Secretary, MTG welcomed all the members, dignitaries and Chief Guest, Mr Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping. Capt Prabhat Nigam, President, MTG discussed the brief history and the journey of MTG from 2012.

In his address, Mr Jagannathan mentioned the Maritime Vision 2030 and highlighted how India ranks among the top five economies contributing to seafarers globally owing to cutting edge core competencies. He hinted at examination reforms and an urgent need to improve and introduce a revamped examination platform by April 2024.

The 3 panel discussions highlighted the necessity of adapting training methodologies to align with technological advancements, industry shifts, and the expectations of the next generation of seafarers. The discussions emphasized the significance of embracing Information and Communication Technology, collaborative learning, continuous professional development, and practical relevance in shaping the maritime trainers of tomorrow. The event’s deliberations have set a positive trajectory for the evolution of maritime training in the coming decade, ensuring that maritime professionals remain equipped with the skills and knowledge required for a rapidly changing industry landscape.

The panel discussions were as follows:
S.No. Topic Session Chair Moderator Panelists
1 Developing Maritime Trainers
of Tomorrow Dr. Rajoo Balaji Capt. Shoukat
Mukherjee Capt. Subramanian Anand
Capt. K. Karthik
Dr. Aprajita Bhardwaj
2 Developing Maritime Training
to Cater to the Next Decade Dr. Surender Kumar Mr. David Birwadkar Capt. S. Kishore
Mr. Mani G.R.
Dr. Gulshan Dhillon
3 Courses In Which Online Blended Training Will Be
Effective Capt. P.K. Mittal Capt. Sanjiv Verma Capt. Arvind Shankar
Mr. Shriram Nagarajan
Capt. Shri Prakash

The Foundation Day served as a significant platform for stakeholders in the maritime industry to collectively address the challenges and opportunities in developing future-ready maritime trainers. The discussions and recommendations contribute to the ongoing efforts to enhance maritime training standards, technology integration, and the overall competency of maritime professionals in a rapidly evolving global landscape. The event’s success underscores the commitment of the Maritime Trainers Guild to foster excellence in maritime education and training.

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