?? Navigating the Future of Maritime Training with Capt. Pradeep Chawla
Christopher Aversano
My Superpower is Connecting People and Products In the Maritime Shipping Industry | Podcast Host and Producer | Public Speaker, Moderator and Raconteur
Welcome back, maritime innovators!
This week on The Last Dinosaur - Maritime Shipping In the Digital Age podcast, we explore the transformation of maritime training with Capt. Pradeep Chawla an industry veteran with 50 years of experience. After three decades at Anglo-Eastern , he’s now leading the charge in digital training through MarinePALS . With rapid technological changes and new industry challenges, seafarers must adapt. If you care about the future of maritime education and safety, this episode is a must-listen! ??
Why This Matters
The maritime industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With new fuels, digital tools, and training methodologies, traditional learning approaches are no longer enough. Capt. Chawla explains how digitalization, VR, and gamification are reshaping how we prepare the next generation of seafarers. The stakes are high: better training means safer seas, reduced incidents, and a stronger workforce for the future.
Key Takeaways:
?? Digital Learning is Here to Stay – "Nobody reads manuals anymore. Training must evolve with microlearning, gamification, and VR." ?? VR & Gamification Enhance Retention – Immersive learning experiences, like virtual ship inspections and LNG bunkering simulations, build confidence and expertise. ?? Alternative Fuels Demand New Skills – The future is LNG, ammonia, and methanol—each requiring specialized handling and safety protocols. ?? Social Media Can Elevate Shipping – "Seafarers love seeing their own work showcased—it’s a powerful tool for engagement and retention." ?? A Career Unlike Any Other – "At 22, you could be in charge of a $400M asset—where else does that happen?"
The Future of Maritime Training
Capt. Chawla shares how MarinePALS is addressing the industry’s training challenges with:
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Until next time—fair winds and following seas! ??
Chris Aversano
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My Superpower is Connecting People and Products In the Maritime Shipping Industry | Podcast Host and Producer | Public Speaker, Moderator and Raconteur
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Structural Mechanical Engineer at Medgulf Construction Co W.L.L., Qatar
2 周Informative episode! It was a revelation to hear Christopher share in the introduction that Capt. Pradeep spent over 30 years with Anglo Eastern. Good to hear Capt. Pradeep share in the conversation that he started his career in 1974 as a deck cadet. Great to hear Capt Pradeep also share in the episode that he wrote a book in 1992 about safety at sea. It was a learning to hear Capt. Peadeep share in the conversation that he had a team of over 52 internal ISM auditors reporting to him. Glad to hear Capt. Pradeep talk about the 3 areas that impressed in the episode. It was interesting to hear Capt. Pradeep share his thoughts in the conversation about gamification of learning. It was an important observation made by Capt. Pradeep in the episode when he said that they do 2 types of formats, a 7 minute video and less than a minute video. It was amazing to hear Capt. Pradeep share in the conversation that they have 32000 seafarers on their platform. Insightful to hear Capt. Pradeep share in the episode that one of the first VR programs that they made was for LNG bunkering. I definitely agree with an important observation made in the conversation when he said that every company needs to have a serious social media policy.