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 The focus is placed on instructors’ qualifications, revision of curricula and programmes, replacement of old and out of date equipment for training by new and up to date marine equipment, use of the simulator for training and assessment, and the inadequate knowledge of students in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

Digital Twin in Naval Environment

A naval vessel is usually engaged in demanding operations that take place in a multifaceted environment. This requires a solid design of the ship as a platform and a prompt decision-making response. To support both the design and operation phases, digital tools and techniques have been widely implemented, along with a significant number of sensors and probes installed onboard. All of these features pave the way for the development of a Digital Twin model, which will be beneficial for the naval sector. In this work, relevant applications and a use case have been presented and discussed, with the goal of highlighting the added value and critical issues in the perspective of gathering them in a Digital Twin environment. The steps required to develop a shared reference digital architecture have been identified, as well as the gaps that need to be filled