RINA endorses technical training tool
Castrol Academy, Castrol Marine’s technical training and assessment tool, has been recognised by the Royal Institution Of Naval Architects (RINA).
The tool comprises 11 training modules to help marine engineers and crews develop a range of skills and improve knowledge levels.
Castrol Marine says its Academy tool was developed in direct response to an industry-wide problem highlighted in a survey by the Institution of Engineering and Technology which revealed that 55% of respondents reported problems recruiting experienced, well-trained technical ship crews. Academy training encompasses key areas of the marine industry, and is claimed to ensure greater crew capability, combining traditional print-based modules with interactive DVDs and online assessment.
RINA’s endorsement of Castrol Academy follows the appointment by Castrol Marine of Maersk Training as a global distributor for the courses. Castrol says that this tie-up allows its training resources, which include printed course material and DVDs, to be distributed by Maersk Training and promoted through the shipowner’s global infrastructure.
“The Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognises the valuable contribution which Castrol Academy is making to raise the professional standards of engineers in the maritime industry,” said RINA chief executive Trevor Blakeley.
Jonathan Hutchinson, global marine marketing manager for Castrol Marine, said: “A shortage of well trained technical people willing to go to sea is pushing up operating costs and increasing the risk of machinery downtime. Castrol Academy was developed to help address crew capability gaps which in turn will result in improved operating efficiencies. We are very excited to work with Maersk Training which is leading the industry in marine training programmes; this latest recognition from RINA demonstrates that leading industry associations are also behind this initiative.”
