ISO/PAS 24438:2020
(Main)Ships and marine technology — Maritime education and training — Maritime career guidance
Ships and marine technology — Maritime education and training — Maritime career guidance
This document provides a powerful decision-making tool for persons that either have clear professional development goals or have uncertainties related to the progression of their career paths, including minimum education and training requirements for a given occupation so that candidates can take the necessary steps to meet their goals. This document seeks to assist professionals in (or those who would like to enter) the maritime sector, on board or ashore, in determining what they would like to achieve professionally, establishing how to get there through this proactive tool, taking into consideration — personal circumstances and academic background, — previous work experiences, knowledge and skills, — short, medium and long-term ambitions, — changing education and training requirements resulting from continual industry evolution, — current and future job opportunities, — impact of technology, and — shifting personal interests, attitudes, abilities and goals. This document helps identify potential jobs within the maritime industry, on board and ashore, in order to provide alternative career paths.
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Navires et technologie maritime — Éducation et formation maritime
— Recommandations pour l’orientation dans les métiers de la mer
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ISO 2020
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Basic concept of maritime career guidance . 1
4.1 General . 1
4.2 Major fields of employment in the international maritime industry . 1
4.3 Non-traditional field career paths in the maritime industry . 2
4.3.1 General. 2
4.3.2 Emerging technologies in support of operations . 2
4.3.3 “Hawse pipe” progression . 2
4.3.4 Application of computer technologies in all aspects of the maritime industry . 2
4.3.5 Military to maritime industry . 3
4.4 Personal career course charting . 3
4.5 Areas of potential employment in the maritime industry . 3
5 Information on selected occupations in the maritime industry . 5
5.1 Shipboard employment and marine transportation . 5
5.2 Ports and logistics . 6
5.3 Marine environmental protection . 7
5.4 Marine engineering . 8
5.5 Maritime law and arbitration . 9
5.6 Maritime security .12
5.7 Marine insurance .13
5.8 Maritime energy management .13
5.9 Marine technology .14
5.10 Marine simulation .15
5.11 Maritime education and training .16
Bibliography .17
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/ directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/ patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to
the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www .iso .org/ iso/ foreword .html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 8, Ships and marine technology.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/ members .html.
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Introduction
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has identified a strong need to recruit and retain
seafarers globally. This document has been developed to help recruit new maritime professionals and
to assist them, as well as existing maritime professionals, to enter and build their career path for their
professional achievement within the international maritime industry. Additionally, it aims to provide
professional alternatives and information pertaining to existing maritime industry stakeholders who
are faced with career path decisions due to industry evolution, personal circumstances or changes in
professional goals in order to adapt to these changes.
The rationale of having a functional career guidance document is to provide a reference for possible
occupations in the maritime industry, including minimum education and training requirements for a
given occupation so that candidates can take the necessary steps to meet their goals.
PUBLICLY AVAILABLE SPECIFICATION ISO/PAS 24438:2020(E)
Ships and marine technology — Maritime education and
training — Maritime career guidance
1 Scope
This document provides a powerful decision-making tool for persons that either have clear professional
development goals or have uncertainties related to the progression of their career paths, including
minimum education and training requirements for a given occupation so that candidates can take the
necessary steps to meet their goals. This document seeks to assist professionals in (or those who would
like to enter) the maritime sector, on board or ashore, in determining what they would like to achieve
professionally, establishing how to get there through this proactive tool, taking into consideration
— personal circumstances and academic background,
— previous work experiences, knowledge and skills,
— short, medium and long-term ambitions,
— changing education and training requirements resulting from continual industry evolution,
— current and future job opportunities,
— impact of technology, and
— shifting personal interests, attitudes, abilities and goals.
This document helps identify potential jobs within the maritime industry, on board and ashore, in order
to provide alternative career paths.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
4 Basic concept of maritime career guidance
4.1 General
The basic concept of this document is shown in Figures 1 to 3, which provide the general categories of
careers available in the maritime industry.
4.2 Major fields of employment in the international maritime industry
Figure 1 provides a diagram of the major fields of employment in the international maritime industry
described in this document.
Figure 1 — Major fields of employment in the international maritime industry
4.3 Non-traditional field career paths in the maritime industry
4.3.1 General
This document focuses on the traditional employment fields in the maritime industry. It should be
noted that there are other paths for employment in the sector. Examples of non-traditional paths for
employment include, but are not limited to, those described in 4.3.2 to 4.3.5.
4.3.2 Emerging technologies in support of operations
The evolution of the industry with regards to the operation of ships, the mitigation of ship-generated
pollutants/wastes, the increase of efficiency, and other maritime-related technologies have resulted in
the need for professionals capable of installing and maintaining this type of equipment.
4.3.3 “Hawse pipe” progression
A sea-going career could include starting at a hands-on, entry level position, with a systematic
progression of jobs leading to the highest level of employment on a ship. The “hawse pipe” career
path allows an individual to learn all of the aspects of the operation of a vessel, from either the deck
or engine department standpoint, in accordance with the parameters set forth by a country’s national
legislation for compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
[1]
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) , as amended. This path is also applied in the catering and
hospitality departments in accordance with industry practice.
4.3.4 Application of computer technologies in all aspects of the maritime industry
Many shipboard elements can now be managed with computers or computer-based applications.
There is a need for professionals capable of supporting this type of equipment and systems. This trend
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includes computer-based applications, both on board and ashore, including remote monitoring of on-
board equipment.
4.3.5 Military to maritime industry
Military experience and training are also transferable to maritime industry paths, both seagoing
and ashore.
4.4 Personal career course charting
A recommended action plan for individual career development is illustrated in Figure 2.
Figure 2 — Personal career course charting
4.5 Areas of potential employment in the maritime industry
Figure 3 provides a diagram of areas of potential employment in the maritime industry, some of which
are currently addressed in the career guidance described in this document. Information to assist in the
selection of alternate employment oaths is described in Clause 5.
Figure 3 — Areas of potential employment
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PUBLICLY ISO/PAS
AVAILABLE 24438
SPECIFICATION
First edition
2020-10
Ships and marine technology —
Maritime education and training —
Maritime career guidance
Navires et technologie maritime — Éducation et formation maritime
— Recommandations pour l’orientation dans les métiers de la mer
Reference number
©
ISO 2020
© ISO 2020
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, or required in the context of its implementation, no part of this publication may
be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting
on the internet or an intranet, without prior written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO at the address
below or ISO’s member body in the country of the requester.
ISO copyright office
CP 401 • Ch. de Blandonnet 8
CH-1214 Vernier, Geneva
Phone: +41 22 749 01 11
Email: copyright@iso.org
Website: www.iso.org
Published in Switzerland
ii © ISO 2020 – All rights reserved
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Basic concept of maritime career guidance . 1
4.1 General . 1
4.2 Major fields of employment in the international maritime industry . 1
4.3 Non-traditional field career paths in the maritime industry . 2
4.3.1 General. 2
4.3.2 Emerging technologies in support of operations . 2
4.3.3 “Hawse pipe” progression . 2
4.3.4 Application of computer technologies in all aspects of the maritime industry . 2
4.3.5 Military to maritime industry . 3
4.4 Personal career course charting . 3
4.5 Areas of potential employment in the maritime industry . 3
5 Information on selected occupations in the maritime industry . 5
5.1 Shipboard employment and marine transportation . 5
5.2 Ports and logistics . 6
5.3 Marine environmental protection . 7
5.4 Marine engineering . 8
5.5 Maritime law and arbitration . 9
5.6 Maritime security .12
5.7 Marine insurance .13
5.8 Maritime energy management .13
5.9 Marine technology .14
5.10 Marine simulation .15
5.11 Maritime education and training .16
Bibliography .17
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/ directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/ patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to
the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www .iso .org/ iso/ foreword .html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 8, Ships and marine technology.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/ members .html.
iv © ISO 2020 – All rights reserved
Introduction
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has identified a strong need to recruit and retain
seafarers globally. This document has been developed to help recruit new maritime professionals and
to assist them, as well as existing maritime professionals, to enter and build their career path for their
professional achievement within the international maritime industry. Additionally, it aims to provide
professional alternatives and information pertaining to existing maritime industry stakeholders who
are faced with career path decisions due to industry evolution, personal circumstances or changes in
professional goals in order to adapt to these changes.
The rationale of having a functional career guidance document is to provide a reference for possible
occupations in the maritime industry, including minimum education and training requirements for a
given occupation so that candidates can take the necessary steps to meet their goals.
PUBLICLY AVAILABLE SPECIFICATION ISO/PAS 24438:2020(E)
Ships and marine technology — Maritime education and
training — Maritime career guidance
1 Scope
This document provides a powerful decision-making tool for persons that either have clear professional
development goals or have uncertainties related to the progression of their career paths, including
minimum education and training requirements for a given occupation so that candidates can take the
necessary steps to meet their goals. This document seeks to assist professionals in (or those who would
like to enter) the maritime sector, on board or ashore, in determining what they would like to achieve
professionally, establishing how to get there through this proactive tool, taking into consideration
— personal circumstances and academic background,
— previous work experiences, knowledge and skills,
— short, medium and long-term ambitions,
— changing education and training requirements resulting from continual industry evolution,
— current and future job opportunities,
— impact of technology, and
— shifting personal interests, attitudes, abilities and goals.
This document helps identify potential jobs within the maritime industry, on board and ashore, in order
to provide alternative career paths.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
4 Basic concept of maritime career guidance
4.1 General
The basic concept of this document is shown in Figures 1 to 3, which provide the general categories of
careers available in the maritime industry.
4.2 Major fields of employment in the international maritime industry
Figure 1 provides a diagram of the major fields of employment in the international maritime industry
described in this document.
Figure 1 — Major fields of employment in the international maritime industry
4.3 Non-traditional field career paths in the maritime industry
4.3.1 General
This document focuses on the traditional employment fields in the maritime industry. It should be
noted that there are other paths for employment in the sector. Examples of non-traditional paths for
employment include, but are not limited to, those described in 4.3.2 to 4.3.5.
4.3.2 Emerging technologies in support of operations
The evolution of the industry with regards to the operation of ships, the mitigation of ship-generated
pollutants/wastes, the increase of efficiency, and other maritime-related technologies have resulted in
the need for professionals capable of installing and maintaining this type of equipment.
4.3.3 “Hawse pipe” progression
A sea-going career could include starting at a hands-on, entry level position, with a systematic
progression of jobs leading to the highest level of employment on a ship. The “hawse pipe” career
path allows an individual to learn all of the aspects of the operation of a vessel, from either the deck
or engine department standpoint, in accordance with the parameters set forth by a country’s national
legislation for compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
[1]
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) , as amended. This path is also applied in the catering and
hospitality departments in accordance with industry practice.
4.3.4 Application of computer technologies in all aspects of the maritime industry
Many shipboard elements can now be managed with computers or computer-based applications.
There is a need for professionals capable of supporting this type of equipment and systems. This trend
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includes computer-based applications, both on board and ashore, including remote monitoring of on-
board equipment.
4.3.5 Military to maritime industry
Military experience and training are also transferable to maritime industry paths, both seagoing
and ashore.
4.4 Personal career course charting
A recommended action plan for individual career development is illustrated in Figure 2.
Figure 2 — Personal career course charting
4.5 Areas of potential employment in the maritime industry
Figure 3 provides a diagram of areas of potential employment in the maritime industry, some of which
are currently addressed in the career guidance described in this document. Information to assist in the
selection of alternate employment oaths is described in Clause 5.
Figure 3 — Areas of potential employment
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