Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore has signed a partnership with digital learning provider Mintra to bolster access to its education tools.

Digital learning specialist Mintra has signed an exclusivity agreement to become the international market provider for the first fully online STCW-compliant training courses.

Maritime software technology specialist Mintra is helping the next generation of young seafarers plot a course to career success after providing free access to online Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) courses.

ClassNK Consulting Service (NKCS) has added a new course named "Maritime Cyber Security Technical Course (Attack Method) for Responsible Officers in Land" for its e-learning cybersecurity training service.

Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) has assisted the IMO’s Global Industry Alliance to support low carbon shipping (Low Carbon GIA) to develop a free e-Learning course on energy efficient ship operations and how GHG emissions from ships can be addressed.

The Liberian Registry has announced two new online platforms for seafarers to have easier access for applying for documents and credentials, and for taking Liberian license and upgrade examinations.

Stream Marine Training (SMT) and global recruitment provider Stellamar have formed a strategic partnership to improve seafarers’ career prospects and training needs.

“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.