Distance learning for Tangier Med pilots
The Tangier Med Port pilots are training with a 3D simulation of what their completed port will look like.
The Marine College at South Tyneside College in the UK has won an ongoing contract to train Moroccan pilots to navigate the new Tangier Med Port.
The new port is a project spearheaded by the King of Morocco to boost economic development and tourism in the country. Strategically positioned, Tangier Med Port will be one of the largest in the Mediterranean and will open up access to the Moroccan coast and North Africa.
Four Moroccan pilots from Tangier Med Port Authority are visiting the college this week to begin a two week training programme to learn how to navigate ferries into the new Ro-Ro port, phase two of the project.
As well as this two week course, South Tyneside College will be involved in ongoing training for all current and future pilots, expected to total 30 by 2012, as well as for all VTS (Vessel Traffic Services) personnel.
Chief pilot from Tangier Med, Tarik Dourasse, said, 'The facilities at South Tyneside College are world class and provide an ideal training environment for our staff. It is these facilities and the quality of teaching and support on offer which have helped to secure our deal with the College to deliver all pilot and VTS training for the new Tangier Med Port.'
Chris Thompson, head of the Marine Simulation Unit at South Tyneside College responded. 'We are looking forward to working with them over the coming months to ensure that their pilots are prepared when the Port becomes fully operational.'
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