Training and education scheme for marine engineers to meet the requirements of IMO-STCW 95 in developing nations

摘要

The revised International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Convention of 1995 on Standard of Training. Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW 95) for seafarers has placed stringent obligations on shipping companies, maritime institutions and administration in developing countries. The convention is intended to ensure that seafarers are properly trained and certified before they are allowed to man current sophisticated vessels. The new automation concept and equipment are now seen on different types of ships which requires skilled and competent crew. The operators of the complex systems fitted on the ships deserve sound educational training background in higher institutions. This paper presents a strategy for the acquisition of the knowledge stipulated by the convention. Training cadets and students of marine engineering at graduate level is seen as the best option for developing nations to meet the requirements of the STCW 95.