In anticipation of the 2019 cruise season, Southeast marine pilots have been testing megaships in virtual reality. They’re concerned about one of the vessel’s maneuverability in tight spots and low speeds.
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Despite contract changes, nurse’s assistant programs continue in Bethel
When Alaska Vocational Technical Center, or AVTEC, closed its Allied Health Program in Anchorage this year, it was forced to end relationships with some rural communities that used AVTEC’s professors for their certified nurse’s assistant, or CNA, programs.
AVTEC will offer nation’s first ice navigation course
In 2016, new International Marine Organization certification standards will kick in for Arctic ship operators.