HE01065 - Competent maritime teaching staff?!

New initiatives to recruit potential educators and enhance the professional expertise of those wishing to pursue a career in maritime education and training (MET) are discussed.

A shortage of seafarers will result in a shortage of competent seafarer teaching staff, especially for the professional subjects. It is important to develop and offer an attractive career path, professional and academic recognition and, last but not least, a realistic salary comparable to that of the seafarer. The essential characteristics of a marine educator are described.