A Suggestion of an Application of Blended Learning in MET Through a Harmonized STCW Model

Abstract

The article addresses the problem of modern maritime education and training in the perspective of computer technologies development, especially the internet. Computer-based training is being a standard for the maritime industry for almost 25 years, but there is still no unified approach on the use of this teaching method in MET. Authors suggest to open a conversation on harmonization of standards regarding CBT in the industry and wider implementation of this teaching method into STCW training process via a blended learning approach, where theoretical part of the course may be taken online, while the practical part is taken in the training facility.

Keywords

• harmonized stcw model
• stcw
• blended learning
• learning methods
• maritime education and training (met)
• computer based training (cbt)
• training facility
• teaching methods