Journal is indexed in following databases:
- SCOPUS
- Web of Science Core Collection - Journal Citation Reports
- EBSCOhost
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- TRID Database - Transportation Research Board
- Index Copernicus Journals Master List
- BazTech
- Google Scholar
2023 Journal Impact Factor - 0.7
2023 CiteScore - 1.4
ISSN 2083-6473
ISSN 2083-6481 (electronic version)
Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editor
Prof. Tomasz Neumann
Published by
TransNav, Faculty of Navigation
Gdynia Maritime University
3, John Paul II Avenue
81-345 Gdynia, POLAND
e-mail transnav@umg.edu.pl
Role and Importance of Simulator Instructor
1 Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA), Karachi, Pakistan
ABSTRACT: Traditional concept of seafarers? training was based upon theoretical teaching in class room followed by the practical training onboard ship. This concept underwent profound changes in 80s due economic and practical reasons emanating from new face of the marine industry. Simulator based training had obvious advantages of being economical, safe and redundant. But it had its own implications as well. How perfect a simulator may be, it still was far away from real ship experiences. Instructor became more and more important and he is actually responsible to connect up the simulator experience with real ship experiences through his visualization and does not let the trainee get into a discourse or fall into a game mood. This study examines how the importance of simulator instructor is on the rise and present tools available for the qualification of the simulator instructors need to be augmented with new measures so as to ensure the quality of the simulator based training of the seafarers.
KEYWORDS: Maritime Education and Training (MET), IMO Model Course, MET Facilities, Simulator Instructor, Seafarers Training, Simulator Based Training (SBT), Ship Experiences, Training Value of Simulators
REFERENCES
Ali A. (2006, July). Simulator Instructor - STCW Requirements and Reality. Paper presented at 14th International Navigation Simulators’ Lecturers Conference (INSLC14) held on July 2 to 7 at Genoa, Italy.
Benedict K. (2000). Integrated Operation of Bridge – Engine Room and VTS Simulators in Maritime Simulation Centre, Warnemunde. Proceedings of International Conference on Marine Simulation and Ship Maneuverability, 2000.
Butter R. (2000). Performance Evaluation in Maritime Organiza¬tions. International Multi-Conference on Instructional Technology Proceedings, held on July 3 to 7, 2000, at US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, New York.
Computer Aided Operations Research Facility (CAORF), Kings Point, New York. (1985). A Preliminary Evaluation of Transfer of Simulator Training to the Real World.
Cross S.J. & Muirhead P. M.P. (1998). Simulator instructor training – The pedagogical needs of the post STCW 95 era. In J.B. Hooper, A. Redfern, & N.A. J. Witt (Eds.),Tenth International Navigation Simulator Lecturers’ Conference (INSLC) (pp. 12.1 – 12.11). Malmö: International Maritime Lecturers Association (IMLA).
Cross S.J. (2006). Unpublished notes on training workshop, ‘MET and Marine Simulation’. World Maritime University (WMU), Malmo, Sweden.
Det Norske Veritas (DNV), (2000). Standard for Certification of Maritime Simulator Systems (No.2.14).
Fisher D. and Muirhead P.M.P. (2006). Practical Teaching Skills for Maritime Instructors. World Maritime University (WMU), Malmo, Sweden.
Gbayoro C.L. (1990). Training course for marine officers on diesel engine room simulator at the Maritime Academy of Science and Technology, Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire. Unpublished master’s thesis, World Maritime University, Malmö, Sweden.
International Maritime Organization (IMO). Model Course 6.09 Training Course for Instructors (IMO Sales No. TA609E)
International Maritime Organization (IMO). Train the Trainer Course. Held in July, 2004, at Integrated Simulation Centre (ISC), Singapore.
Muirhead P.M.P. (2003). Unpublished lectures and notes. World Maritime University (WMU), Malmo, Sweden.
Ngoc T.B. (1993). Shiphandling simulator: a proposed SHS training for Vietnam Maritime University. Unpublished master’s thesis, World Maritime University, Malmö, Sweden.
Pretty J.N. (1995). Participatory Learning and Action – A Trainers’ Guide. International Institute for Environment and Development.
Print M. (Murray). (1993). Curriculum Development and Design. 2nd Edition. Allen & Unwin.
Rudrakumar M. (2004). Developments in Effective Exercise Design in Visual Bridge Team Training. In Proceedings of 13th International Navigation Simulator Lecturers’ Conference (INSLC13), (pp. 4.2.1-4.2.7) August 16-20, 2004, Tokyo, Japan.
Skinner B.F. (1968). The Technology of Teaching. Harvard University
Speransky A. (2004). New Advanced Capabilities of the Simulator Instructor Workstation. In Proceedings of 13th International Navigation Simulator Lecturers’ Conference (INSLC13), (pp. 3.1.1-3.1.10) August 16-20, 2004, Tokyo, Japan.
Woodrow I.J. (1998). The application of the simulation based design and human factors to ship safety management. Warship ‘98. International Symposium on Surface Warships – the next generation, 11-12 June 1998, London. Paper no 10, pp. 1-12.
World Maritime University (WMU). Professional Development Course (PDC); Instructional Skills for Maritime Simulator Operators. Held on September 21 to 24, 2004, at Maritime Institute Willem Barentz (MIWB), Terschelling, The Netherlands.
Citation note:
Ali A.: Role and Importance of Simulator Instructor. TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 423-427, 2008
Other publications of authors:
File downloaded 1772 times
