Maritime Education for a Digital Industry

J Scanlan, R Hopcraft, R Cowburn, JM Trovåg, M Lützhöft

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Abstract

The maritime industry is undergoing a digitalrevolution, and the high pace of change is expected tocontinue with the adoption of artificial intelligence andincreased levels of automation on the horizon. Thesechanges present many opportunities for innovation andimprovements to the existing maritime industry, but theyalso pose a range of challenges. This paper will specificallyexamine the effects of these changes on seafarers, withregard paid to their education, and ongoing professionaldevelopment over the length of a career. The evolvingworking context is resulting in the core skillset of seafarersto grow, particularly in relation to digital literacy. TheJanuary 2021 deadline of the IMO’s cyber riskmanagement Resolution MSC.428(98) has drawn attentionto the capability and knowledge deficit in relation to cybersecurity within the industry’s IT and OT infrastructure. AsIT system grow in their usage and OT systems becomemore connected, and are modernized, seafarers need to stillbe able to use the existing technology, while becomingproficient in the new, creating a complex transitionenvironment, with limited access or time to undertakeprofessional development. This paper describes severalnew education approaches that are aiming to equipseafarers and other industry members to this changingknowledge landscape.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNECESSE ErgoShip 2021 – Maritime artikler
Subtitle of host publicationTHE ROYAL NORWEGIAN NAVAL ACADEMY MONOGRAPHIC SERIES
PublisherThe Norwegian Defence University Academy
Chapter2
Pages23-33
Number of pages10
Volume7
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)2535-2903, 978-82-93550-32-7
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2022

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