Earlier this month, MITAGS Director of Business Development, Captain Jonathan Kjaerulff presented at NAVTECH 2021.
His presentation, titled “Training the Future Mariner,” along with other presentations from the event, can be downloaded by clicking here.
Captain Kjaerulff’s presentation focused on navigating the transition with emerging technology in the maritime industry, as we are in the middle of a once in a generation change in how people and ships work together.
Starting with the history of the steamboat through to the creation of autonomous ships and the developing role of artificial intelligence in the maritime industry, Captain Kjaerulff covers various topics including, will AI help mariners to operate more safely or will it replace them?
He also discusses defining the new skills needed during this transitional period and beyond, and our obligation as mentors and instructors to train the future mariner to the same high standards we expect of ourselves and our shipmates, while at the same time encouraging them to learn and master new ways of sailing the seas.
Photo courtesy of Navtech and Nicolas Alvarado, 2021
Related Posts
How AI Is Changing the Maritime Industry
Like many sectors, the maritime industry is embracing modern technology to advance and streamline operations. Individuals working and studying in this field should understand how implementing new technology changes operations for better preparation and adoption. What Is AI and Machine Learning? Artificial Intelligence (AI) software solutions collect data and discover patterns. Information collection offers insights […]
Guide to Maritime Security
The maritime industry is one of the largest on the planet, and ensuring operations at sea continue safely takes determined effort. The implementation of maritime security takes both knowledge and vigilance, and is essential to enhance security enforcement without slowing down the timely flow of international commerce. Throughout this article, we’ll cover everything you’ll want […]
How to Get Sea Time Without Previous Maritime Experience
If you want to become a professional mariner, you will quickly encounter an important requirement: sea time. Many U.S. Coast Guard endorsements require a specific amount and type of documented sea service, but how do you earn that experience when you have never worked aboard a vessel? The good news is that every professional mariner […]