MOL, COSCO Team up to Launch “MOL Class” at Dalian Maritime University
TOKYO - Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL, President: Akimitsu Ashida) today announced that the company has established the “MOL Class” at China’s Dalian Maritime University, tying up with COSCO Dalian(Dalian Ocean Shipping Co.). MOL will promote the development of cadet seafarers who should play a key role in improving the safety and efficiency of maritime operations.
MOL offers its unique safety education and practical training on MOL-operated vessels in MOL Classes to be opened at maritime universities around the world. This allows the company to promote its basic stance of “Safety is the Top Priority” from the beginning of the training process.
- Objectives for opening MOL Class, and background of tie-up with COSCO Dalian -
MOL offers high-level education and training and recruits Chinese seafarers who serve aboard MOL-operated vessels through,
(1) Utilize COSCO Dalian’s track record and know-how in training tanker officers and crew members.
(2) Collaborate with China’s leading seafarer education and educational facilities of Dalian Maritime University.
- Outline of MOL Class -
The goal is to develop higher quality personnel through high-level safety education and other training.
(1) No. of trainees: 40
(2) Curriculum
?Training on MOL-operated vessels
?Practical training by simulators and other real machinery and equipment at the university
?Disciplined group life at student dormitories
?MOL Group’s unique training sessions provided by MOL Tankship Management Ltd.
