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The General Lighthouse Authorities of the United Kingdom and Ireland have applauded the US decision last month to implement Enhanced Loran (eLoran) in the US as a complement to the Global Positioning…

A marine course at South Tyneside College in the UK is helping to address skills shortages training which could help save shipping companies thousands of pounds in staffing costs.

With the training and retention of mariners a continuing issue for the shipping community, it comes as good news that ex-fireman cadet Peter Sommerfield has recently qualified in the UK as a…

A total of 26 Kongsberg Maritime Neptune Engine Room Simulators (ERS) and Cargo Handling Simulators (CHS) have received a new Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Statement of Compliance this year according to new…

A campaign to increase the number of Merchant Navy recruits in Scotland has been launched by Scottish Enterprise, with   £ 250,000 initiative aimed at attracting more officer cadets into the industry.

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is strengthening its reputation as an international training centre by educating students from around the world. Students from six different countries were the latest to learn…