Skilling the Maritime Sector in the World of Digitalization

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  • Dr (Capt) Suresh Bhardwaj

Keywords:

Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS), Digitalization, Automation, Training, Seafarers, Competency Requirements, Learning, Technological Advancement, Decarbonization, Net-zero Emissions

Abstract

The transition towards digitalization and automation of processes and operations to enhance efficiency, increase competitiveness, and spur industries towards the decarbonization path of net-zero emissions have initiated the emergence of the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) in shipping operations. The rapid pace of digital transformation and technological advancement requires training and retraining of seafarers for adaptability. To accommodate this changing phase of the application of digital technologies in maritime operations and enable smooth transition, the Company of Master Mariners of India organized a focused group seminar to explore and identify potential competency requirements and necessary learning and training for seafarers to stay updated in the changing norm. This White paper distils the proceedings from the focused group seminar and validates it against the extant literature review from the world-class research documented in high-impact journals and then presents an analysis of relevant issues. Systematically commencing from the identification of 4 levels of MASS operation, analysing the key emerging technologies being used, thence analysing the Tasks and Competencies, to assessing the specific training needs, the paper culminates with defining a competency matrix that could be adopted for formulating and developing training and learning for seafarers in MASS operations. CMMI wishes to acknowledge and express its gratitude to the participating organizations, The Directorate General of Shipping, the Indian Maritime University, Warsash Maritime Academy, UK, and the organizing Seminar Committee of the CMMI.

Author Biography

Dr (Capt) Suresh Bhardwaj

Resident Director & Principal, MASSA Maritime Academy

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Published

2023-10-31

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Bhardwaj, S. (2023). Skilling the Maritime Sector in the World of Digitalization. IIRE Journal of Maritime Research and Development, 7(2). Retrieved from https://ojsiire.com/index.php/IJMRD/article/view/252

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Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023)

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