A vision of Chinese MET in the 21st Century : the impact of new technology in the Chinese MET [maritime education and training]

This dissertation is a study of the new developments in maritime technology, new educational methodology and technology, and the new standards of STCW 95. The impact upon Chinese MET is analysed in relation to these three aspects. A general study is made of the latest developments in maritime technology and MET educational methodology. The outcome indicates that the influence of the integrated bridge systems (IBS) and the one man bridge operation (OMBO) have an effect on the shipping industry; the new MET educational methodology and technology also have a deep impact on the traditional way of education in Chinese MET institutions. The present status of the Chinese MET has been briefly described in order to delineate or outline the advantages and limitations of the MET. The focus is placed on instructors’ qualifications, revision of curricula and programmes, replacement of old and out of date equipment for training by new and up to date marine equipment, use of the simulator for training and assessment, and the inadequate knowledge of students in the English language communication. The results were collected and evaluated in the conclusions which highlight the necessity of adapting to technology developments. A number of recommendations are also made in view of the deep impact upon Chinese MET in the 21st century

An Interactive Traffic Information System

Abstract – With real time traffic information, drivers on our highways can adapt and take action when encountering congestion. They can reschedule appointments or choose an alternate route. Existing systems that provide real time traffic information rely on infrastructure and human resources. These techniques are inaccurate, slow and require expensive infrastructure that provide limited coverage. We propose a new and unique form of traffic data collection that provides accurate real time data without relying on any existing techniques. A vehicle containing a global positioning system receiver reports the speed and direction of the traffic for a specific location and time along the highway it is traveling. A central server gathers and processes this data from all such vehicles through an internet connection and reports this information in real time. Through this server, vehicles traveling all highways globally can share traffic information with each other in real time