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- MLS: eLearning Re-thought Maritime Reporter, Dec 2014 #36
Marine Learning Systems, an eLearning software and services provider, delivers interactive, customized maritime training with a key focus on safety and performance improvement. Company founder and CEO Murray Goldberg explains.
“Creating technologies that improve training outcomes” is Murray Goldberg’s professional passion. A relatively new tool in education, eLearning has gained acceptance as an effective means for knowledge acquisition in many educational and industrial fields. For the maritime sector in particular – which is at times notoriously reluctant to adapt new technologies – eLearning has picked up steam within the last several years as its effectiveness for training and safety are increasingly proven.
Helping to lead this push is Marine Learning Systems. To say the company’s scope is massive would be an understatement. Since its founding in the mid 1990s, the group has grown to serve more than 14 million students at some 4,000 institutions in 80 countries.
Marine Learning Systems, which develops eLearning software called Marine Learning Management System (MarineLMS), aims to help owners and operators deliver and manage critical maritime training and assessment. Notably, the company does not sell training courses, though it works alongside companies that do. Instead, the company provides the software that delivers the eLearning and measures training success so that it may be continually improved.
MarineLMS delivers training courses developed by the customer organization, procured from a maritime eLearning publisher or built by Marine Learning Systems’ instructional designers in concert with specific subject matter experts. The desired outcome for eLearning is no different than that of traditional maritime training: more extensive crew knowledge, improved safety and better operational results; the difference lies within its delivery. “We understand eLearning, its strengths and how it can be implemented to achieve greatly improved learning, and therefore safety and performance,” Goldberg said.
One way MarineLMS achieves optimal results is through its use of adaptive learning to directly customize the training and testing to each learner. Each trainee receives an eLearning “textbook” specifically customized to his or her job, equipment and vessel. MarineLMS makes vessel-specific and equipment-specific training standardized, rigorous and measurable, doing so with unprecedented efficiency, Goldberg explained.
MarineLMS provides features to manage competencies and support, assess, nurture and mentor employees as they enhance skills and progress their careers. Additionally, MarineLMS offers metrics and analytics that allow training managers to continually measure and report on training programs’ success, enable training to be continually adapted and improved.
“Our biggest contribution to date is adaptive learning which makes vessel familiarization standardized, rigorous, measurable and efficient. Typically, job shadowing is one of the primary means of providing vessel-specific training. This is unfortunate because the results are often quite poor, impossible to standardize and impossible to measure. This is unacceptable for any safety-critical industry,” Goldberg said. “MarineLMS brings a data-driven approach to training management, allowing training decisions to be based on data, not speculation.”
Another notable feature making eLearning a more attractive option are MarineLMS’ Remote Training Servers (RTS) used to replicate full land-based LMS experience on board, regardless of the state of internet connectivity. Trainees can move from shore to vessel, or from vessel to vessel seamlessly, using the same learning environment.
As the industry continues to pick up on the value of eLearning, Marine Learning Systems gains increasing success. “From our training-centered focus, 2014 was an incredibly positive year,” Goldberg noted. “The level of discourse on training topics in the industry become more sophisticated. Operators, even the more traditional ones, are beginning to understand that we can improve our training by analyzing the successes in other industries and adapting those that are relevant to our industry. We are seeing that modern, data-driven approaches to training can have tremendous benefits.”
Goldberg said he expects the success to continue in the years to come. In addition to continued development of the company’s core products, 2015 will see the launch of a mobile training app to address increased smartphone use and subsequent opportunity to extend the reach of training without extending the cost.
“This is huge,” Goldberg said. Since MarineLMS is already built as a modern application with responsive design for tablets and smartphones, the move to an offline app is a logical next step.”
And going forward, the focus remains on quality. When asked about the defining trends that will drive Marine Learning Systems in the coming years, Goldberg said, “The overarching trend is the ever-increasing focus on the need for quality, not quantity, training and employee development.”
He explained that the increasing focus on training and it’s critical role in safety, efficient performance, employee satisfaction and company profitability means more thought will be put into training, generating even better outcomes, often with less time and smaller budgets, all playing into the hands of Marine Learning Systems. “We view knowledge and expertise as a core foundation of our business,” Goldberg said. “Our advantage is our eLearning knowledge and the experience our principle employees have in implementing eLearning.”(As published in the December 2014 edition of Maritime Reporter & Engineering News - http://magazines.marinelink.com/Magazines/MaritimeReporter)
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- Training Tips For Ships - Tip #23: Is Your Training Technology Disaster-Ready? Maritime Reporter, Apr 2021 #12
across the world including government agencies, banks, online retailers, news websites and a good portion of France’s .FR domain. It also impacted MarineLMS for some of our European customers. At that moment, the Marine Learning Systems DRP was, indeed, tested. Fortunately, we were ready. Are you?In creating
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- Improved Safety and Training, Step-by-step Maritime Reporter, Jun 2017 #16
News. So check this space in a month and until then, sail safe! The Author Murray Goldberg id CEO of Marine Learning Systems, maker of MarineLMS. A researcher and developer of learning management systems, his software has been used by millions of people and companies worldwide. (As
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- Improved Safety and Training, Part II Maritime Reporter, Jul 2017 #14
check this space next month in Maritime Reporter & Engineering News. The Author Murray Goldberg is CEO of Marine Learning Systems, maker of MarineLMS. A researcher and developer of learning management systems, his software has been used by millions of people and companies worldwide. (As
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- Five Requirements for Safe Ops Maritime Reporter, Nov 2017 #22
. That is where the commitment from the top comes in. Are you ready? The Author Murray Goldberg id CEO of Marine Learning Systems, maker of MarineLMS. A researcher and developer of learning management systems, his software has been used by millions of people and companies worldwide. (As
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- Sail Safe BC Ferries’ Safety Initiative Maritime Reporter, Jun 2013 #30
which replaces the previous job-shadowing approach to vessel/terminal familiarization. It is supported by a new learning management system called MarineLMS (the company I work for), which was built in conjunction with BC Ferries and is specifically designed to support training in the maritime context
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- The Training Implications of Subchapter M Maritime Reporter, Nov 2016 #19
consider and address the training implications and opportunities. The Author Murray Goldberg is CEO of Marine Learninf Systems, maker of MarineLMS. A researcher and developer of learning management systems, his software has been used by millions of people and companies worldwide. (As
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April 2024 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4experience in the ter Mariner with 30 years of expe- rine Learning Systems, maker of energy and maritime sectors. rience in the oil and gas industry. MarineLMS. CONTACT INFORMATION: He is the programs director at Lundquist Email: [email protected] OCIMF. He has worked at Chev- Laursen Edward Lundquist
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February 2024 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4experience in the of Martin & Ottaway, a marine rine Learning Systems, maker of energy and maritime sectors. consulting ? rm that specializes in MarineLMS. the resolution of technical, opera- MacLeod tional and ? nancial issues. Business Publications Audit Haun Heather MacLeod is a Director of Circulation
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January 2024 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4of Ma- degree in marine ecology as well van Hemmen rine Learning Systems, maker of as diplomas in journalism, com- Rik van Hemmen is the President MarineLMS. munication and subediting. of Martin & Ottaway, a marine consulting ? rm that specializes in Business Publications Audit Haun MacLeod the resolution
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December 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4Lewis Thompson van Hemmen One full year (9 printed issues) $140.00; two years $180.00 (18 printed issues) including postage and handling. Ewing MarineLMS. Lundquist Tom Ewing is a freelance writer Edward Lundquist is a retired specializing in energy and envi- Haun naval of? cer who writes on naval
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November 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4experience in the Web: www.marinelink.com rine Learning Systems, maker of energy and maritime sectors. t: (212) 477-6700 f: (212) 254-6271 Ewing MarineLMS. Tom Ewing is a freelance writer Riley specializing in energy and envi- Haun Robert Riley is the Information ronmental issues. Eric Haun is editor
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September 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4consulting ? rm that specializes in of Circulation, Inc. rine Learning Systems, maker of Claims in Hamburg. the resolution of technical, opera- MarineLMS. tional and ? nancial issues. 4 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • September 2023 MR #9 (1-17).indd 4 9/7/2023 11:06:36 A
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August 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4of Ma- Marlantes consulting ? rm that specializes in rine Learning Systems, maker of Kyle E. Marlantes is a naval the resolution of technical, opera- MarineLMS. architect, software developer, and tional and ? nancial issues. PhD candidate at the University Business Publications Audit Laursen of Michigan
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June 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4nalist and consultant with experi- rine Learning Systems, maker of security practice and incident CONTACT INFORMATION: ence in ship ? nance and due MarineLMS. response planning. Email: [email protected] diligence for banks and law ? rms. Web: www.marinelink.com Laursen Ryan t: (212) 477-6700 f:
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May 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4forms of Murray Goldberg is CEO of Ma- maritime innovation, with particu- rine Learning Systems, maker of Tomic lar interest in robotics, hull design MarineLMS. Bartolomej Tomic is managing and electri? cation. editor of OEDigital.com. Member Laursen Galdorisi Wendy Laursen has 20 years of van Hemmen
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April 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4, including analytics and Rik van Hemmen is the President rine Learning Systems, maker of communications, to businesses of Martin & Ottaway, a marine MarineLMS. across the maritime spectrum. consulting ? rm that specializes in the resolution of technical, opera- Lewis Ryan tional and ? nancial issues
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February 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4analytics and consulting ? rm that specializes in rine Learning Systems, maker of communications, to businesses the resolution of technical, opera- MarineLMS. across the maritime spectrum. tional and ? nancial issues. Lewis Soja Business Publications Audit Philip Lewis is Director Research Rich Soja
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January 2023 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4Goldberg is CEO of Ma- energy and maritime sectors. Rik van Hemmen is the President rine Learning Systems, maker of of Martin & Ottaway, a marine MarineLMS. Lundquist consulting ? rm that specializes in Edward Lundquist is a retired the resolution of technical, opera- Haun naval of? cer who writes
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December 2022 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4Consulting, and for 20 rine Learning Systems, maker of liam Stoichevski began working CONTACT INFORMATION: years was a contributor to MR. MarineLMS. for the Associated Press. William Email: [email protected] lives and works in Oslo. Web: www.marinelink.com Ewing Kretovic t: (212)
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November 2022 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4, where he Murray Goldberg is CEO of Ma- was Director, Hull Robotics. van Hemmen rine Learning Systems, maker of Rik van Hemmen is the President MarineLMS. Lundquist of Martin & Ottaway, a marine Edward Lundquist is a retired consulting ? rm that specializes in Gow naval of? cer who writes on naval
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September 2022 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4for Business Publications Audit rine Learning Systems, maker of the European Commission), Wil- the world’s busiest ports and tow- of Circulation, Inc. MarineLMS. liam Stoichevski began working age operators. 4 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • September 2022 MR #9 (1-17).indd 4 9/6/2022 8:53:10 A
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August 2022 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4is CEO of Ma- maritime and security issues. for the Associated Press. William rine Learning Systems, maker of lives and works in Oslo. Member MarineLMS. Maslin Elaine Maslin is an offshore up- van Hemmen Lewis stream and renewables focused Rik van Hemmen is the President Philip Lewis is Director
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June 2022 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4strategic planning experience Renny Vandewege, VP of rine Learning Systems, maker of in the global energy, maritime Weather Operations, DTN, leads MarineLMS. and offshore oil and gas sectors. strategic direction for weather solutions across the supply chain, Khanna Lundquist as well as 180+ meteorologists
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May 2022 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4of Ma- Elaine Maslin is an offshore up- Business Publications Audit rine Learning Systems, maker of stream and renewables focused of Circulation, Inc. MarineLMS. journalist, based in Scotland. 4 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • May 2022 MR #5 (1-17).indd 4 5/3/2022 10:09:27 A
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April 2022 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4rine Learning Systems, maker of in the global energy, maritime Web: www.marinelink.com t: (212) 477-6700 Dr. David Carchedi’s has special- MarineLMS. and offshore oil and gas sectors. f: (212) 254-6271 ized in structural and geotechni- cal engineering as applied to the Herinckx Russell marine
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February 2022 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4Murray Goldberg is CEO of Ma- Maslin editor of Offshore Engineer and rine Learning Systems, maker of Elaine Maslin is an offshore up- OEDigital.com. MarineLMS. stream and renewables focused journalist, based in Scotland. van Hemmen Member Lewis Rik van Hemmen is the President Philip Lewis is Director
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January 2022 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4Co-Founder of Oslo-based rine Learning Systems, maker of Johns Hopkins) recently retired Web: www.marinelink.com Xeneta, an ocean and air freight MarineLMS. as the Maritime Environmental t: (212) 477-6700 f: (212) 254-6271 rate benchmarking and market and Energy Technical Adviser at analytics platform
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December 2021 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 3Goldberg is CEO of Ma- Mulligan van Hemmen rine Learning Systems, maker of Tom Mulligan is MR’s science Rik van Hemmen is the President MarineLMS. and technology writer based in of Martin & Ottaway, a marine Ireland. consulting ? rm that specializes Khanna in the resolution of technical
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November 2021 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4for all commercial ac- Email: [email protected] rine Learning Systems, maker of tivities and development globally. Web: www.marinelink.com MarineLMS. Mulligan t: (212) 477-6700 f: (212) 254-6271 Tom Mulligan is our science Tomic Kinsey and technology writer based in Bartolomej Tomic is managing
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September 2021 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 4resolution of technical, Murray Goldberg is CEO of Ma- 15 years at sea. operational and ? nancial issues rine Learning Systems, maker of in maritime. MarineLMS. Simian Felipe Simian is a third-genera- White Member Lundquist tion shipowner and ship operator Derek White, Vancouver Fraser Edward Lundquist