The human factor plays an increasingly important role in the maritime economy, and in the shipping sector in particular. The very nature of maritime professions, especially for seagoing personnel but also for port-based roles, makes them less appealing to younger generations. In reality, however, factors such as the high level of automation in shipboard and onshore systems, communication technologies that effectively enable telepresence from anywhere in the world, prospects for professional and skills growth and increasingly immersive training tools have the potential to make these careers attractive for reasons beyond mere tradition.

Main topics:

• Technological tools for education and training in maritime professions
• Full-scale simulators and functional mock-ups
• The profile of the new maritime worker
• At home on board: telepresence technologies