In this report, to aid METs and vocational schools preparing for the future, we first present the de facto mismatches across European countries. We present our comparison of different levels and lengths of training programmes. Second, based on this comparison, we suggest how METs could develop the identified skill sets. Given that seafarers benefit from the diversity of METs, vocational schools, and universities, our purpose is to seek a systematic way to improve seafarers’ skills. We assert that developing new curricula to meet the demand for new skill sets in current training and education programmes will empower seafarers to attain competency above baseline STCW standards.
It will also reduce the (potential future) gaps due to rapid technological changes in the shipping industry, which require the highest competence.
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