COMETSEA 2023

CONFERENCE IN MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN SOUTHEAST ASIA 2023

An Inaugural Conference of The Association of Maritime Education and Training In Southeast Asia (AMETSEA)

SPEAKERS

SCOPE OF CONFERENCE

1. Fostering Collaboration and Partnership

  • Strengthening cooperation among maritime education and training institutions within Southeast Asia
  • Enhancing industry-academia collaboration for a more relevant and practical curriculum
  • Establishing partnerships with international maritime education and training institutions for knowledge exchange and best practice

2. Innovations in Maritime Education and Training

  • Embracing digital technologies and e-learning platforms in maritime education
  • Integrating simulation and virtual reality in practical training programs
  • Exploring innovative teaching methodologies to enhance student engagement and competency development

3. Enhancing Competency-Based Training and Assessment

  • Developing competency frameworks and standards for maritime professions
  • Implementing effective assessment methods to ensure the acquisition of practical skills
  • Promoting lifelong learning and continuous professional development for maritime professionals

4. Sustainability and Environmental Considerations

  • Integrating sustainability and environmental awareness into maritime education and training
  • Addressing the challenges and opportunities of green shipping and maritime sustainability
  • Promoting responsible maritime practices and environmental stewardship among seafarers

5. Bridging the Skills Gap

  • Identifying and addressing the skills gap in the maritime industry within Southeast Asia
  • Promoting vocational training and apprenticeship programs for skilled maritime workforce
  • Encouraging the development of specialized training programs for emerging maritime sectors

6. Ensuring Quality Assurance and Accreditation

  • Establishing mechanisms for quality assurance and accreditation of maritime education and training institutions
  • Sharing best practices in curriculum development, faculty qualifications, and facility standards
  • Enhancing the recognition and portability of qualifications within the Southeast Asian region