adminA simulators “fidelity” is the extent to which it can replicate the experience of a real work environment. Todays simulators have taken the lead in training and assessing tools that mirror real life scenarios. It has been inferred that computer generated simulators and those simulators with higher realism are likely to produce better training and … Read more
Maritime training and assessing has been around for years. It’s an effective way to learn, practice and be assessed in real time skills without damaging vessels, facilities, injury or death. Technology has advanced tremendously in recent years and simulation has benefited greatly from this technology . Most seafarers encounter few emergencies throughout their careers and … Read more
Todays simulators have improved greatly over the last decade. Simulators presently offer a platform for mariners to preform tasks in a virtual world, which otherwise would be expensive, time consuming and a risk had it been done in real time. It is imperative that each of the training methods used is assessed by engaging the … Read more
Simulation assessments merit a system that is comprehensive, valid and reliable to assess the necessary elements along with the critical knowledge and skills of a mariner to validate that they can demonstrate proficiently in a realistic setting. At Maritime Toar Assessments Inc. the assessment process in itself is important in curriculum development as well feedback … Read more
In the maritime world nothing makes a mariner roll their eyes longer and stronger than having the Master or Mate announce, “We are having safety drills this afternoon!” Sleep loss, interference with you daily routine, checking off a box, paper work and having to discuss “in detail” yet again, how a fire can start in … Read more
Many times in my consulting business I need to know what the “Gross Tonnage” of a particular vessel is. This will be the driving force of MANY regulations and how they affect a mariner’s licensing progression as well as the myriad of regulations that may affect the vessel’s operation and regulatory process. Many mariners and … Read more
Many small towing vessel operators and owners are still confused by the division of Subchapter “M” or what I like to refer to the “bipolar” nature of the way these regulations are being rolled out to the industry. It is very important for all owners to understand the process as much as what regulatory changes … Read more
It was a quiet and foggy morning on September 22, 1993 as the Amtrak “Sunset Limited ” was heading east near Mobile Alabama, towards its ultimate destination of Miami, FL. Unfortunately for the 200 passengers and crew on that train, at approximately 0245, in this same foggy condition up ahead of them, the Captain … Read more
At Maritime TOAR Assessments, we understand how important obtaining a towing endorsement is for Mariners looking to advance into wheelhouse positions. Since 2009, we have assisted Mariners in their completion of USCG Towing Officer Assessment Records (TOAR). The simulator training facility at Northeast Maritime Institute in Fairhaven, Massachusetts provides training and assessment scenarios to Mariners … Read more