Bridging the Maritime Training Gap
Why education needs a high-tech overhaul: as shipping technology outpaces regulation and training, young officers face a widening knowledge gap between classroom and deck.
Capt. Nivin Varkey
Capt. Nivin is a Master Mariner with over 25 years of maritime experience, split between a distinguished career at sea and over a decade in shore-based leadership roles. Currently serving in a senior position with a leading global ship management company, he bridges the gap between traditional seafaring values and the rapid technological shift toward dual-fuel engines and digital vetting. A vocal advocate for modernizing maritime education, he focuses on integrating AI, VR, and emotional intelligence into training to ensure the next generation of officers is truly "vessel-ready."