HE00890 - Can the simulator replace on board training?

In maritime industry a general difference of opinion subsists in discrimination of Education and Training. A review of STCW Code reveals the fact that in many instances it seems to be completely ignored by experts and decision makers.

There used to be a clear distinction between education and training in the industry but after any major review of the code the distinction faded away a little. The educational materials in maritime colleges and the apprenticeship on board were well defined, there had been a clear line in between, and today this line is not as colourful as it used to be.