Annual General Assembly 2003 - Alexandria

Session 7 WGI

Policy on the Reforms and Improvements of Maritime Education in China

Zhaolin WU
Dalian Maritime University, 1 Linghai Road, Dalian 116026, PR China
E-mail: wuzl@dlmu.edu.cn

ABSTRACT

This paper provides an overview of the current status of maritime education in China and discusses the reforms and improvements of Chinese maritime education for the future. The author also discusses further possible reforms in the administration of MET in China; given the opportunity of administrative system changes in MET institutions, the Chinese maritime education system shall meet the demands of national economic development and international shipping. Some critical issues are here presented in depth, including the key role the Chinese government plays in maritime education, optimizing the utilization of resources in maritime education, the MET administrative system, funds and financing, the training of MET instructors, on board and simulator training for students, regimental management of students and enrollment and employment of students.

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