A Study on the Standardization of Ship Handling Simulation Training

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This This study analyzes the current status of ship handling simulator training in Korean maritime education institutions and highlights the need for standardization and improvement based on comparison with international standards, including the STCW Convention and IMO Model Courses, as well as domestic regulations. The analysis reveals significant variation among institutions in terms of training duration, content, and delivery methods for different types of simulator training, potentially undermining uniform competency development among seafarers. Although the STCW Convention and IMO Model Courses define objectives, minimum training hours, scenario design, and assessment methods clearly for simulator-based training, domestic standards for designated training institutions lack specific provisions on duration, delivery, and evaluation procedures. This study recommends establishing minimum training hours in compliance with international standards for key simulator-based courses, such as ECDIS, RADAR/ARPA, and Leadership & Teamwork, thereby developing standardized scenarios and ensuring that instructors satisfy the IMO Model Course 6.10 requirements. The proposed standardized framework is expected to enhance the consistency of training quality; strengthen integrated competencies, such as situational awareness, crisis response, and decision-making; and contribute to compliance with international maritime safety standards and enhance the competitiveness of the shipping industry.