Papers by Talib I Mohammed
TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation
The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations of Kenya adapt The International C... more The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations of Kenya adapt The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention) and the Standard Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW Code) for Seafarers. The STCW Convention and Code defines the quality standards at a minimum requirement as the harmonized threshold for contracting parties, which includes Kenya. Educational Institutions in Kenya primarily uses Quality Management Systems in application of quality to education and training. This is however contrary to the requirements of the STCW Convention and Code for institutions engaged in Maritime Education and Training. The paper focusses in assessing the extent of non-compliance, the circumstantial challenges and thereafter proposes a framework to address challenges in implementing Quality Standard Systems http://www.transnav.eu the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation Volume 16 Number 4
Dynamic changes in operations and technology has influenced tremendous developments and changes w... more Dynamic changes in operations and technology has influenced tremendous developments and changes within the maritime and shipping industry. As a global industry a number of measures have been put in place to realise consistency and uniformity in training of seafarers for shipboard operations. However, challenges have arisen in mobility and transitions of seafarers across the industry notably the challenges faced by seafarers post seagoing careers. The dissertation presents a critical analysis of the phenomenon through a descriptive and analytical methodology to ascertain the gaps in seafarers training which need to be addressed to enhance suitability of seafarers for onshore jobs. This is approached through a specific case of the Kenyan seafarer. In addressing the phenomenon, the dissertation shall present a proposed framework for programme specifications and reference standards for both Technical and academic training to ensure harmonious transition from technical training to academic training for the seafarers.
Social Science Research Network, Oct 29, 2018
TransNav: International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation, 2022
The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations of Kenya adapt The International C... more The Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations of Kenya adapt The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention) and the Standard Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW Code) for Seafarers. The STCW Convention and Code defines the quality standards at a minimum requirement as the harmonized threshold for contracting parties, which includes Kenya. Educational Institutions in Kenya primarily uses Quality Management Systems in application of quality to education and training. This is however contrary to the requirements of the STCW Convention and Code for institutions engaged in Maritime Education and Training. The paper focusses in assessing the extent of non-compliance, the circumstantial challenges and thereafter proposes a framework to address challenges in implementing Quality Standard Systems http://www.transnav.eu the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation Volume 16 Number 4
Proceedings of the International Maritime Lecturers' Association. Seas of transition: setting a course for the future, 2021
Maritime Education and Training (MET) in Kenya has developed over the years at the university in ... more Maritime Education and Training (MET) in Kenya has developed over the years at the university in addition to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) levels. However, despite the apparent growth, funding of MET is still a challenge. This is clear through lack of defined stakeholder engagement of key industry players and the government to guarantee sustainable training needs collaboration between the industry and the institutions is still a challenge. The paper investigates the challenges of funding for MET through a descriptive and analytical approach to address sustainability of MET in Kenya. Data was collected through the statistics for disbursements of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and institutional funding for public instructions of post-secondary training. A meta-analysis of fees paid by MET students to selected Maritime Training Institutions (MTIs) and Universities was used to determine the median for comparative analysis. The study revealed comparative challenges in funding of MET in Kenya in addition to lack of enabling policies to ensure funding. Study also revealed a lack of structures that define government and industry stakeholder roles in MET. In conclusion the paper recommends a scenario based approach to determining funding and development of enabling policies in MET in harmonising training.
Maritime Education and Training (MET) is unique in the Kenyan educational and training framework.... more Maritime Education and Training (MET) is unique in the Kenyan educational and training framework. As such in complying to a harmonised international standard, there is need to look into the current practises of delivering the training incompliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978 as amended. The paper analyses the current implementation of the STCW Convention and Code, identifying the gaps and challenges in implementation within the technical and academic regulatory framework. Thereafter propose a framework for proper implementation in line with the III Code -IMO Instruments Implementation Code (A.1070 ).
IMLA International Maritime English Conference 2019 (IMEC31) Proceedings
Cooperation between Maritime Education and Training (MET) institutions (METIs) has largely existe... more Cooperation between Maritime Education and Training (MET) institutions (METIs) has largely existed between the institutions with the scope biased to the traditional technical domains with a shallow scope on Maritime English. While this cooperation has largely included METIs, the engagement of the general maritime industry cluster is largely insufficient. METIs in developing countries such as Kenya need to harness the expertise of established global maritime institutions and the maritime cluster in general. This can only be achieved through well-structured cooperation framework that benefits the partners. The paper seeks to establish a framework for cooperation of Maritime Education and Training (MET) institutions (METIs) in Kenya with the global maritime cluster for sustained quality in MET. This is proposed through (1) adapting a hub and spokes model for cooperation and (2) an enhanced community of practise model that addresses the key domain of Maritime English. The paper approaches the proposed framework through reviewing literature in communities of practice and educational collaborations to establish a robust framework for international cooperation. This is augmented by the authors' experience within Kenya's MET framework to achieve a balanced opinion that addresses the country's specific challenges in teaching Maritime English.
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Papers by Talib I Mohammed