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Due to steady advancement and implementation of digitalization and automation technology, autonomous operations are slowly pervading all transportation sectors. In maritime sector, the industry and regulatory bodies are in active debate regarding the implementation mechanism, the operational, regulatory and safety aspects of such changes. The introduction of autonomous shipping in various degrees will have an impact on the fundamental ways various maritime operations are conducted. A change in work processes and roles within the sector would mean that the associated education and training for the seafarers will have to be adapted to meet the novel competence demands. In this chapter, we will discuss the maritime autonomous operations on the basis of prevailing trends in the maritime sector and their implications for Maritime Education and Training (MET). The directions and perceived solutions that can potentially aid in preparing for challenges and opportunities autonomous operations would entail will be elaborated upon. This chapter examines how digital technologies are changing the approach towards education and training, specifically with relation to maritime domain. The need to cultivate appropriate digital skills, information processing skills as well as other nontechnical skills is also highlighted. The aim is to provide a conceptual roadmap that shed lights on some of the ongoing developments occurring with respect to Maritime Education and Training.
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Sharma, A., Kim, TE., Nazir, S. (2021). Implications of Automation and Digitalization for Maritime Education and Training. In: Carpenter, A., Johansson, T.M., Skinner, J.A. (eds) Sustainability in the Maritime Domain. Strategies for Sustainability. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69325-1_11
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