Dual-licence is a challenge, it widens one's view, activates teamwork
and gives more satisfaction of the job. Some facts to consider are:
- The Engine Control Room is replaced by a ship's office.
- More humanities and management involved in Maritime Education and
Training.
- Application of PC's for simulation purposes at Educational
Institutions, and on board.
- On-board training on PC's of the systems used on board.
- Specialism through post-graduate studies.
Maritime Education and Training in the Netherlands is still developing.
Not only was it infuenced through STCW-1995, but it also advanced under the influence of
demands from the maritime industry.
The maritime infrastructure in The Netherlands needs more than trained
ship's officers. It needs personnel with a traditional basis, and additional training
according to the needs of the industry.
Maritime Education and Training in The Netherlands became a Shipping
and Transport Chain, with an easily accessible flow between the institutions involved in
MET.
Future personnel, involved in MET, can expect to be 'life time
learners' (more than before) which will give:
- greater personal satisfaction, depending on one's abilities;
- better social acceptance;
- better understanding of the Maritime Industry as a whole;
