The bridge TEAM is the place where Together Everyone Achieves More, and an effective team onboard a ship is the most valuable resource of shipping today. So investing in the right Bridge Resource Management training is crucial to keep it working cohesively. Capt. J Dakic, Capt. D Milinic and Capt. S Tripovic of the BTM team at Azalea Maritime LLC discuss the value of effective shore-based training and look at what such a course should cover
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This study investigates the involvement of the user in the design process on ship bridges and navigational equipment as seen from the designers' perspective.
Keywords: user centred design; human centred design; bridge; navigational euipment
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David Patraiko, Director of Projects for The Nautical Institute, charts the future of maritime technology – and points out some areas of likely risk
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Whether any Officer Trainee is successful in their training is due to their own ability and commitment; however the role of the training team that manage their cadetship should not be underestimated in this success. The relationship between Training Manager and Officer Trainee starts at the selection process and continues right through to the end goal: the completion of the training programme.
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In this series, The Navigator speaks to current navigational personnel about their motivations, careers to date and thoughts for the future. Under the spotlight this issue is Company Cadet Training Officer, Eldine Chilembo.
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Third officer John Malagad has appreciated the support of mentors and senior people in the shipping industry as his career has progressed and is keen to give back. Here, he talks about the importance of mentoring and the many rewards of a life at sea.
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