“K” Line Maritime Academy (KLMA) Japan has obtained certification from DNV GL to carry out online training for seafarers.

Wärtsilä Voyage will supply two of its advanced cloud-based simulation solutions to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) in the USA under a one-year agreement. This will allow cadets at the Academy to continue receiving safe and effective navigational training, despite restrictions imposed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new online learning community called has been launched by Swedish start-up Seably.

Bureau Veritas (BV), has launched the BVS eAcademy to provide online learning to a global audience. The eAcademy is led by BV Solutions Marine & Offshore (BVS M&O) - the Technical Advisory, Asset Management, and Assurance Solutions provider dedicated to Marine and Offshore Energy Markets.

ABSG Consulting has launched a remote training online option to provide its classroom training courses during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Seafarer training will change significantly as a result of the coronavirus pandemic predicts crew manager Henrik Jensen.

A collaboration between KVH Videotel and The Nautical Institute (NI) has resulted in more than 100 NI members enrolling in online courses to further their knowledge and skills across a range of topics including ECDIS, cybersecurity, the Maritime Labour Convention for ship masters, enclosed space entry and marine environmental awareness.