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ing and professional development.

The Author

ChatGPT or Bard can facilitate this pro- cess by offering personalized learning

Goldberg resources, such as articles, quizzes, or scenario-based exercises, tailored to a

Murray Goldberg is CEO of Marine Learning Systems.

Email: [email protected] seafarer’s speci? c needs and interests.

For example, a seafarer could ask Chat-

GPT to create a quiz on the International

Safety Management (ISM) Code and its key elements. ChatGPT would then cre- ate a quiz that is tailored to test the sea- farer’s knowledge and understanding of the ISM Code.

ChatGPT and Bard have the potential to be powerful tools for seafarers, help- ing them access crucial information, enhance communication, troubleshoot problems, and continuously develop their skills. However, there are real limi- tations. One key limitation of Chat-

GPT is that it is only currently aware of information from before October 2021 and therefore may not have up to date responses. And while Bard does not have this same limitation, in my experimentation with both, Chat-

GPT tends to give more complete and useful answers.

It is also very important to remember that these tools are far from perfect and while they will typically offer very use- ful and even insightful information, they can sometimes offer information that is incomplete or even totally incorrect.

As such they are far away from being a substitute for professional expertise.

But when this is understood, they can still serve as a great resource for brain- storming and gathering preliminary in- formation. As with any technology, the key to success lies in striking the right balance between leveraging AI-driven tools like ChatGPT or Bard, and rely- ing on the knowledge, experience, and judgment of seafarers themselves. By adopting a thoughtful and responsible approach to using large language mod- els, the maritime industry can empower its workforce to excel in their roles and create a safer, more ef? cient operating environment for everyone involved.

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