O vice-chanceler da Universidade de Lancashire (UCLAN) foi nomeado presidente de uma nova Comissão de Habilidades, o ministro marítimo Nusrat Ghani anunciou hoje (24 de janeiro de 2020) durante sua visita ao porto de Tilbury. Necessidades futuras de habilidades da indústria, tanto na terra quanto no mar. Treinamento de provas futuras para as 220.100 pessoas que trabalham no setor, inclusive para os 27.000 empregados em portos em todo o país. Sua posição na UCLAN disse: “Estou encantado por ter aceitado a prestigiada posição de presidente da Comissão de Habilidades Marítimas, um elemento central da entrega da estratégia marítima 2050. foi capaz de testemunhar em primeira mão dois dos portos mais avançados do Reino Unido em ação. O professor Baldwin já é bem respeitado pela indústria e ganhou experiência no setor de todo o mundo e acredito que sua experiência será um ativo inestimável para a equipe. Solent University, que abriga a Escola de Varsash de Ciência e Engenharia Marítima. Mapa
Professor Graham Baldwin, a third-generation mariner, will lead the Maritime Skills Commission, which is being set up to better understand the existing and future skills needs of the industry both on land and at sea. It will future proof training for the 220,100 people working in the sector, including for the 27,000 employed at ports around the country.
Starting work in the coming months, the Commission will bring together leading maritime experts to report on the changing needs of the industry, make recommendations and ensure its workforce has the talent it needs for today, the next 30 years and beyond.
Professor Baldwin, who is undertaking this role in addition to his position at UCLan, said: “I am delighted to have accepted the prestigious position of Chair of the Maritime Skills Commission, a core element of delivering the Maritime 2050 Strategy.
“All parts of the maritime industry are critical to the future of the UK and I am excited to be able to contribute to its continued success.”
Visiting both the Port of Tilbury and London Gateway today, the Maritime Minister was able to witness first-hand two of the most advanced ports in the UK in action. A crucial element of the review will be to look at the impacts of advances in technology for growing the maritime workforce of the future.
Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani said: “I am proud to announce the appointment of Professor Baldwin to Chair of the Maritime Skills Commission. Professor Baldwin is already well respected by the industry and has gained experience in the sector from around the world and I believe his expertise will be an invaluable asset to the team.
“The Commission will play a crucial role in ensuring our industry is equipped with the brightest talent, support and resources to further enhance the UK as a world maritime leader.”
Professor Baldwin is the former Vice-Chancellor of Solent University which is home to the Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering.
The Maritime Skills Commission will build on the foundations laid by Maritime UK’s People and Skills Forum.
The creation of the Commission was a key recommendation in the flagship Maritime 2050 Strategy, and further detailed in the People Route Map. Downtown in Business
The long-term plan sets an ambition for the UK to become a world leader in the move to clean maritime growth, with support for UK businesses and a targeted focus on the maritime workforce, to shape the sector over the next three decades.
