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training in a simulator‐based environment. The
trainingprocessdependsonthefieldofstudy.
The curricula for an individual faculty and the
field of study cover the details contained in the
syllabus for Training in a simulator‐based environment.
Eachofthefacultieshasincludeddetailedguidelines
for
agiventypeofpracticeoracourseinasimulator‐
based environment, in accordance with the field of
study and specialization for students educated in
accordancewiththeSTCWConvention(International
Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping). Seamanship training on board
shipsandsimulator‐basedclassesarean
integralpart
ofthecurriculum.
The seamanship training performed on board of
shipsoftheMaritimeUniversityinGdynia,aswellas
merchant vessels, is a practical preparation of
students to perform the function of sailor in the
future. Students educated in accordance with the
STCW are obligated to complete
12 months of the
supervisedseamanshiptraining.
In order to achieve the assumed learning
outcomes, the seamanship training is based on the
approved internship book for departments
respectively (Navigational, Mechanical, Electrical).
Verification of the completed training is done by
authorized dean, who double checks records in the
student’strainingbook,and
approvesitafterthat.In
thecaseofincorrectorshortageofsomerecords,the
studentis obliged to completethebook on board of
theshipandthensubmitittocheckandapproveby
thedean.Theseamanshiptrainingisthecompulsory
element which has to be completed
to obtain the
navigation,mechanicorelectricofficerdiploma.
Seamanship training conducted on training ships
of the Maritime University of Gdynia is an
indispensableelementofthemarineeducationanda
process of shaping young adults as future seafarers
confirmedbyyearsofexperience.
A merchant navy officer, a ship’s engineer
or a
ship’s electrician, in order to be a well‐educated
specialist,must,apartfromthetheoreticalknowledge
and training in a simulator‐based environment, be
thoroughly trained in the real‐life on‐board
environment on theʺDar Młodzieżyʺ,ʺHorizon IIʺ
and merchant navy vessels. The apprenticeship
is a
mandatory element to become legally a certified
ship’s officer and results from the national
regulations
5
and the provisions of the international
STCW Convention
6
. The same or very much alike
rulesareinforceatothermaritimeuniversitiesinthe
world to meet the standardized criteria for the
issuance of international seafarersʹ certificates of
competency.
Theseamanshiptrainingonboardtheshipsofthe
Maritime University of Gdynia is realized with
respecttotraditional
values,developedonthebasisof
along‐termseagoingexperienceofthecrew,progress
in the maritime industry and technology as well as
5
RegulationsoftheMinisterofTransportofConstructionandMar‐
itimeEconomyonthetrainingandqualificationsofcrewmembers
ofsea‐goingships
6
http://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/HumanElement/TrainingCertif
ication/Pages/STCW‐Convention.aspx
guidelines and suggestions collected from faculties
andschoolsofsimilarprofile.Theimplementationof
thetrainingshould,inparticular,takeintoaccountin
the provisions of the International Convention on
Standards of Training, Certification and
WatchkeepingforSeafarers.
The STCW Convention requirements are met on
board a ship by implementing appropriate
apprenticeship programs as well as cadet training
record books for the deck, engine and electrical
departmentsrespectively.
Thehardrulesoftheon‐boardservicemaketraits
necessary for later service as navigators on modern
merchant vessels [Diduk A. 2012]. Seamanship
training on board a training vessel is very often
the
firstevercontactwiththehardshipsofseafarer’slife,
what allows to confront and verify the ideas and
theory of work at sea with reality. The shipboard
training on theʺDar Młodzieżyʺ provides future
seafarerswithprinciplesofgoodseamanship,allthe
right skills to do the job
safely and responsively,
teaches team‐work, develops marine awareness, as
wellasphysicalfitnessandmentalresilience.
Itisextremelyimportanttoinstilltherulesoflife
at sea and shape the behavior of a future seaman
basedongoodmaritimepractice,i.e.ʺtheusualway
of behaving, reacting, facing
certain conditions and
circumstancesofanexperienced,efficientanddiligent
seaman. This is a procedure that is perpetuated by
permanent use, commonly known to seafarers,
reasonable,effectiveandproveninthepreventionof
accidentsatsea.The rulesofseamanshipcreated on
the basis of the experience of many generations of
seafarersbecome,overtime,habitssanctionedbythe
jurisprudence of chambers and maritime courts.
Many of them are adopted over time and enter the
maritimelawe.g.theCOLREGregulations.ʺ[Rymarz
W.1985].
Shipboard practice teaches teamwork and
responsibility and allows trainees to become aware
andresponsibleseafarersnotonly
toguaranteetheir
safetybutalsoothercrewmembers.
Researchesinthefieldofeducationconfirmvalue
oftransformation,particularlyperformedintheform
of educational internships. However, despite the
significant role of transformational education in
education of adults, there is a small number of
studies, which determine to what extend
transformationandeducation,inthefieldofmaritime
education,canbeintegrated.[ChristieM.2009]
Training ships offer familiarization with the
essentials and cadets are taught maritime customs,
skills to handle the vessel safely and efficiently to,
read the sea and weather and daily upkeep of the
vessel. The training
is completed by students of all
maritime specialties – navigators, engineers,
electriciansandstewards.Transformationoflearning
inthefieldofeducation,forsustainabledevelopment,
requires commitment of all areas of education,
departments and students’ involvement [Leal Filho
W.2018].
Another practice is an advanced training for
students of the Navigational,
Mechanical and
ElectricalDepartments.Atthisstagethecadetslearn
toworkwithcharts,operatenavigationalinstruments