EVENT DESCRIPTION
Designing the Learning Vessel: AI for Cadet Training and Shipboard Support
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Abstract
Shipboard cadet training faces persistent gaps—limited and inconsistent instruction, constrained mentorship, rapid technological change, and psychosocial strains of isolation. This presentation outlines how AI can standardize and personalize training while strengthening wellbeing. Proposed capabilities include adaptive tutoring and analytics, AI‑generated and simulator‑integrated content, and immersive VR/AR for just‑in‑time guidance; at the same time, AI‑enabled health tools (biometric monitoring, affective computing, and CBT‑informed chatbots) form a monitor‑predict‑support‑adapt loop. A lifecycle approach aligns interventions to onboarding, deployment, and post‑assignment, with current maritime tools surveyed and a note that fully autonomous, AI‑personalized training and seafarer-specific mental‑health/affective systems are still emerging. Adoption challenges—stakeholder acceptance, limited connectivity, algorithmic bias, privacy/compliance, and impending regulation—are addressed via a diffusion‑of‑innovation roadmap tailored to MET institutions and operators. We conclude that responsibly governed AI can improve training quality, retention, and safety by enabling individualized learning plans and integrated health support, provided transparency and regulatory engagement accompany deployment.
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VIRTUAL REGISTRATION
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KfkxPvKdS9-e4EkiQjYohw
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SPEAKERS/PRESENTERS
Dr. Amit Mokashi, Associate Professor at USMMA
Amit J. Mokashi is an Associate Professor of Marine Transportation (Maritime Business) at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point. Previously, he has sailed on various types of ships included Petroleum and Chemical Tankers, Ro-Ros, and Cruise. Dr. Mokashi’s primary expertise lies in researching and teaching maritime business, technology, and security. Dr. Mokashi earned his Ph.D. in Marine (Maritime) Policy from the University of Delaware, USA. He completed a Post-Doctoral Bridge to Business (Innovation and Technology Management) at Grenoble Ecole de Management, France. He holds a Master of Science in Maritime Operations (Risk Management) with Distinction from Liverpool John Moores University and an unlimited Chief Engineer’s certificate for Steam and Motor ships from the UK.
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Dr. J. D. Jayaraman, Interim Dean, NJCU School of Business
Dr. Jayaraman is the Interim Dean of the School of Business at New Jersey City University. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Oklahoma State University and additional graduate degrees in Educational Psychology and Cognitive Science from Columbia University. Dr. Jayaraman's close to 20 years industry experience includes executive leadership roles at Bloomberg L.P., Citigroup, and several financial technology companies. His research examines the use of cutting edge technology, AI and behavioral science to improve learning. He also works on applications of machine learning and AI for social good.
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