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“The Effectiveness of PSC inspections”, the 2nd LIVE Discussion under the auspice of SQLearn.

Following the success of the 1st LIVE Discussion about the “M/V Ever Given Case – Facts & Implications”, SQLearn now conducts the “The Effectiveness of PSC inspections”. The discussion will provide supportive elements from the maritime e-course “Port State Control: Raising Awareness”.
The LIVE Discussion takes place on Tuesday, October 19th, 16.30 to 17.30 GMT+3 with free registration for participants & live streaming through SQLearn’s YouTube channel.

Cyber Security e-learning course for shipping companies

The data exchange between vessels and ashore systems has greatly increased in the past years as well as the need for training seafarers and ashore personnel for cyber security threats. SQLearn has developed an e-learning course that covers the most important aspects of Cyber Security and is address to both seafarers (mainly officers) and ashore personnel.

BRAVE DOLPHIN – a brave VR dive into the maritime world!

Known for the creative spirit and innovative training tools, SQLearn, the Greek company with exclusive expertise in e-learning, spreads wings in the fascinating world of Virtual Reality. The company, having a long-standing presence providing effective training solutions for various business industries, is currently implementing the Brave Dolphin project, aiming to create the ultimate VR training tool for the maritime.

Renew your STCW Basic & Advanced Training certificate with e-learning, approved by the Liberian Registry!

For the 1st time ever, STCW Basic & Advanced training courses, both theory & practical training, flag approved*, are offered with e-learning! SQLearn, the e-learning experts for maritime training, is proud to announce the offer of STCW Basic and Advanced training via e-learning courses approved* by the Liberian Registry. This pioneering achievement offering a new experience in…

E-learning solutions for Energy Efficiency purposes!

SQLearn e-courses are carried out virtually and thus its products and services are environmentally friendly by theirs nature. According to statistics from the Open University in Britain, e-learning requires 90% less energy than traditional on-site classroom education, while CO2 emissions per trainee are reduced by 85%. The energy savings derive from fewer travel emissions, less paper usage…

“M/V Ever Given Case – Facts & Implications”, a LIVE Discussion under the auspice of SQLearn.

SQLearn, being next to the shipping industry through e-learning solutions, conducts a LIVE Discussion about the “M/V Ever Given Case – Facts & Implications”, presenting Lessons Learnt for the “Vessel touched bottom in Suez Canal” incident. The LIVE Discussion takes place on Thursday, June 10th, from 18.00 to 20.00 GMT+3 with free registration for participants…

SQLearn is the Major Sponsor of the Athens Circular Forum II

SQLearn proudly announces that is the Major Sponsor of the Athens Circular Forum II. ACF2 is recognized as an integral part of the most impactful pan-European policy event, where key market actors, leading decision-makers, civil society institutions, responsible investors and active citizens join forces from all over Europe to pave the way towards Zero Pollution,…

All at sea: how are seafarers faring in an age of mental wellbeing?

Having been overlooked and considered taboo for many years, the issue of mental health is steadily emerging. Unfortunately, one such example is the maritime industry. Despite the burden of long stretches at sea, and the obvious impact this has on a seafarer’s mental wellbeing, the issue of mental health has not been a particular focus. And with continuing Covid-19 restrictions, the issue is more pressing than ever before.

SQLearn becomes a Nautical Affiliate partner of the Nautical Institute

We are delighted to announce that SQLearn has become a Nautical Affiliate partner of The Nautical Institute! SQLearn embraces and shares the values of the Nautical Institute and helps fund the Institute’s Mariners’ Alerting & Reporting Scheme (MARS). MARS is a free searchable database containing reports of accidents and near misses stretching back over a quarter of a century and is funded through the generous support of the Institute’s Nautical Affiliate partners! It is one of the maritime industry’s leading risk reduction initiatives and is helping to make life safer for seafarers everywhere.

Moore Greece & SQLearn combine their areas of expertise & organize the Webinar “Introduction to Shipping Accounting“

SQLearn and Moore Greece join forces and organize the Live Webinar “Introduction to Shipping Accounting“.

The seminar will be implemented through SQLearn synchronous training platform (teleconference software). The instructor will be Mr. Panayiotis Hatziantonoglou (CPA GR) Certified public accountant in Greece and a partner at “Chartered Accountants Moore Stephens S.A.” since 2002 with 36 years of auditing and accounting experience. The seminar is addressed to Junior Accountants of Shipping companies as well as students & graduates of Economics Schools who want to pursue a career in the accounting and finance function of shipping companies.

SQLearn & Moore Greece commence collaboration to create innovative online training programs

SQLearn and Moore Greece join forces to create innovative online training programs, synchronous and asynchronous, in a wide range of subjects related to administration, financial management and regulatory compliance of shipping companies.

SQLearn & VENLYS introduce new maritime e-courses on human element

SQLearn is delighted to announce its new partnership with VENLYS Maritime Specialisation Services by creating six new e-learning courses, in the field of “Human Element, Human Performance and Soft Skills”. The six new e-courses will be provided via SQLearn’s e-learning and training management system and will consist of four vessel crew related courses and two shore crew related courses as follows:

How are maritime careers expected to change after Covid-19?

Covid-19 has brought to light huge inefficiencies in the way that the maritime industry handles and safeguards seafarers. With grueling reports of stranded workers still coming to light, how will future careers in the sector be affected? And does this industry risk going through a recruitment drought?

Liberian Registry will certify SQLearn’s e-learning maritime library & STCW e-courses

We are delighted to announce that the Liberian Registry has signed an agreement with SQLearn to approve SQLearn’s library of e-learning courses and STCW e-courses for the maritime industry.

“Let’s talk” about our mental health

Let’s Talk e-training for maritime is a concept that becomes more and more common and can prove to be of high importance to seafarers’ state of mental health and, since an aftereffect, also to their safety onboard. Through real case scenarios and do’s and don’ts provided, the crew assess that staying connected to each other & other communicational channels available for their mental wellbeing, they can confront issues that may arise before creating a negative effect to someone’s psychology.

SQLearn develops innovative technologies to simulate real situations

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality applications are changing the field of maritime training as they can simulate a real event. SQLearn, one of the greatest e-learning providers in shipping, invests in these technologies including block chain for certificates validation.
Dr. Antonis Frigas, General Manager of SQLearn, explains the company’s new IT solutions in all areas of maritime training and describes the company’s Research & Development activities that aim at disrupting the field of maritime e-learning.

Brave Dolphin Tender: Results Announcement

This announcement concerns the Tender Procedure BRAVE-DOLPHIN-RFP_12_2020 for subcontracting services in the framework of the Brave Dolphin project.

New “Let’s Talk” module: ALL ACT – Supporting others

The third module of SQLearn’s Let’s Talk Training Programme, entitled “ALL ACT – Supporting others”, is now available! Learn ways to help and support your colleagues, while you take care of yourself too!

Brave Dolphin: Tender Announcement

SQLearn S.A., within the framework of its running project entitled “Brave Dolphin”, supported by Grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Financial Mechanism 2014 – 2021 in the frame of the Programme “Business Innovation Greece”, is conducting a tender procedure to receive proposals regarding the provision of “Consultancy services for VR training modules storyboard development – 4 scenarios”.

Brave Dolphin: The ultimate VR training tool for maritime emergencies

The shipping industry is one of the most exposed to exceptionally challenging conditions such as operating in dangerous environments and coming across with high economic and ecological risks. Safety is one of the most crucial factors and as the great majority of onboard accidents involve human errors, the industry invests a lot on the training of seafarers.

SQLearn: Free Cyber Security e-course via the initiative “Citizens’ Digital Academy”

SQLearn, given the restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic and following its Corporate Social Responsibility actions, supports the initiative “Citizens’ Digital Academy” powered by the Ministry of Digital Government and provides its Cyber Security e-learning course for free.

SeaHealth: Completion of the project’s first educational unit

The development of SeaHealth’s first e-learning module, entitled “Basic Life Support”, has been completed. This module will be the reference model for the first evaluation of platform’s learning service quality. At the same time, the development of the other modules is in progress and they will soon be delivered to their potential users for evaluation.

Marine Learning Systems to integrate SQLearn course library for improved maritime safety training

Through a content partnership, SQLearn’s modern library of interactive e-learning courses is now available on Marine Learning Systems’ advanced training and assessment platform, which is built specifically for the maritime industry.

E-learning gains ground in maritime training

Training budgets for seafarers continue to rise around the world, while e-learning gains ground in maritime training, according to the MarTID 2020 Training Practices Report.

E-learning courses for shipping companies in Russian

Russia is one of the five largest supply countries for seafarers, both officers and ratings, while Russian is one of the official languages of IMO! SQLearn’s library of e-learning courses for seafarers, Dolphin Library is now available in Russian!

Educational modules of the “SeaHealth” project

Ιn the framework of the “SeaHealth” project, the research team of EKPA, in collaboration with SQLearn and DANAOS, carried out a study to record the training needs of the potential users of the online platform, so as for the project team to decide on the educational modules that will be developed.

Day of the Seafarer: Partnership focuses on mariner training

On IMO’s International Day of the Seafarer, two companies have clubbed together to focus on improving maritime safety through training mariners

Green-Jakobsen and SQLearn announce their strategic partnership

Green-Jakobsen and SQLearn are excited to announce the settlement of their partnership. By focusing on the human element, the two companies have the common goal to improve safety for maritime companies and this partnership will help them enrich their business and provide newer services.

SQLearn awarded ISO 27001:2013 certification

SQLearn, consistent with its corporate values of reliability and innovation, and having Information Security as top priority, was certified for ISO 27001: 2013 by TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS. The certification ensures that SQLearn complies with the best practices and the extensive requirements of the best known international standard for personal data management and information security.

Smart ships from a training perspective

Smart ships are already a reality, and it is up to software developers to properly connect the dots of the big data that are assembled and provide correlations that will actually help shipping companies’ management to make decisions based on facts and emerging patterns.

SQLearn offers COVID-19 awareness e-learning course to the shipping community

Further to the latest developments of the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the global economy and especially in the shipping industry, SQLearn has developed an e-learning course to create awareness for the COVID-19 pandemic based on IMO advice and relevant WHO guidance.

SQLearn’s e-learning solutions help shipping companies to ensure business continuity and minimize risk during the COVID-19 pandemic

SQLearn allows shipping companies to continue their training schedule without interruptions by providing ABS certified e-learning system and courses for onboard and ashore safety training on STCW topics.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) awareness

Keep calm, protect yourself and others!
Take these simple steps to prevent the spread of the virus!

Synchronous training & teleconference platform- Keep training safely!

SQLearn provides the perfect solution for companies and educational institutes in order to ensure their smooth operation.

Oil major identifies SQLearn’s e-learning system operated by Prime Marine Management as a best practice

SQLearn is pleased to announce that the company’s e-learning system used by Prime Marine Management was deemed a “best practice” by a major oil company during a recent audit.

Spyros Goumas: “SQLearn builds the future of maritime e-learning”

Dedicated to building a modern approach to maritime training, SQLearn has brought a number of disruptions in the field such as the concept of interactive e-learning courses and real time connection with vessels. The company was founded in 2006 by Spyros Goumas, a visionary and inspired personality who has worked in the professional training sector for the last 30 years.

SQLearn in the heart of Piraeus

SQLearn inaugurated its new office space in Piraeus on January 30, 2020. Various representatives from the maritime industry, the insurance and banking sector, the academic society and the public sector attended the event.

Greek shipowners boost safety and crew competence via SQLearn’s e-learning services

Kyklades Maritime Corp and Modion Maritime Management are the latest Greek shipowners to adopt e-learning to enhance their seafarers’ abilities to successfully manage stressful challenges and make effective decisions. These ship operators have both contracted SQLearn to provide e-learning programs on board their tankers and dry cargo ships.

SQLearn and Ascensia Diabetes Care seal their strong partnership

SQLearn and Ascensia Diabetes Care have completed two years of a successful collaboration. During this period SQLearn has provided a range of e-learning services based on the needs of its partner.

SQLearn: Nominee for the Innovation & Technology award by NBG

SQLearn is proud to announce that is among the 20 finalists to receive one of the awards of the 10th Innovation & Technology Competition held by the National Bank of Greece!

SQLearn and Prevention at Sea have launched the new innovative e-learning course “IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap”

“IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap” is a revolutionary e-learning course developed by SQLearn and Prevention at Sea (PAS) and launched on November 15th, 2019.

SQLearn welcomes its new partnership with Kyklades Maritime Corporation

SQLearn is delighted to announce its new partnership with Kyklades Maritime Corporation by providing e-learning services for its entire fleet of 19 vessels via the Dolphin System.

37th Athens Marathon – The Authentic: We will all be there!

SQLearn will participate for the first time in the Authentic Athens Marathon on November 10, 2019. Starting from Amalias Street, the team of SQLearn will run the 5km route, aiming not only to finish at the Panathenaic Stadium but also to give prominence to the social work carried out by the Voluntary Ministry of Hospital Patients.

Modion Maritime Management collaborates with SQLearn to provide high-quality training

SQLearn proudly announces its collaboration with Modion Maritime Management, providing e-learning services for the entire of its operating fleet of 9 dry bulk carrier vessels.

SQLearn presents TMS at the 5th ShipIT Conference

SQLearn participates in the 5th ShipIT Conference at Benaki Museum Amphitheatre on the 26th of September 2019 and presents Training Management System (TMS), a web-based system that gives companies a complete training management and reporting environment for both e-learning and classroom activities.

SQLearn’s major role in digitalization of shipping

Digitization sheds light on ship performance and SQLearn is proud to be part of it. A sample of the company’s contribution to the digitalization of shipping is its collaboration with the international operator, owner and manager of LNG carriers, GasLog Ltd., providing e-learning services for a fleet of 27 vessels.

SQLearn: New digital innovation for maritime

A new initiative, aiming to solve the time-consuming management of the large volume of training certificates in the field of shipping, is designed by SQLearn, in collaboration with the American classification society ABS and the i4M Lab research laboratory of the University of the Aegean.

Prime Marine Management chooses SQLearn for its training needs

SQLearn is pleased to announce that Prime Marine Management has chosen the company’s innovative e-learning system in order to enhance e-learning on board and ashore. Prime Marine Management uses SQLearn’s suite of specialized services for the shipping industry in a fleet of 40 vessels.

SQLearn becomes a member of INTERCARGO

We are excited to announce that SQLearn is now an Associate Member of INTERCARGO (International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners).

Ballast water: Are you well prepared?

Can you imagine how devastating could the impacts of untreated ballast water be?

Learn everything you need to know about ballast water management and treatment from SQLearn’s e-learning courses for effective implementation of the BWM Convention and avoid ballast water violation and penalties.

SQLearn: Leading player in the global E-Learning VR market

SQLearn proudly announces that, according to Zion Market Research, is one of the key participants operating in the global e-learning virtual reality market among other prestigious companies such as Avantis Systems, eLearning Studios, Enlighten, Google, Immerse, LearnBrite, Lenovo, MOOC Solutions, Oculus VR, etc.

GasLog Ltd. and SQLearn SA collaboration, a major success!

SQLearn proudly announces its collaboration with the international operator, owner and manager of LNG carriers, GasLog Ltd., providing e-learning services from its Dolphin Platforms for the entire of its operating fleet of 27 vessels.

SeaHealth: Research on dealing with medical incidents onboard

Maritime personnel is a key determinant for the development of the online training platform that will be created in the context of SeaHealth project, for dealing with medical incidents onboard.

Russian e-learning courses for maritime

Russia is one of the five largest supply countries for seafarers, both officers and ratings, while Russian is one of the official languages of IMO! SQLearn’s library of interactive e-learning courses for seafarers and shipping companies, the so-called Dolphin Library will be soon available in Russian too!

Latsco Marine Management Inc. trusts SQLearn’s e-learning system

We are pleased to announce that Latsco Marine Management has chosen SQLearn’s innovative e-learning system and e-learning courses for its entire fleet of 27 vessels. SQLearn is the first to use e-learning for the advancement of maritime training with flexible, interactive and reflective learning techniques.

SQLearn at the 12th Insurance Conference

SQLearns’s CEO, Spyros Goumas, participated in the 12th Insurance Conference by Ethos Events, 28 May 2019 at InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, as a member of the panel discussion about the new trends and innovative products of the insurance market.

Allianz and SQLearn celebrate three years of successful partnership!

SQLearn, the specialized provider of e-learning services, and Allianz, one of the leading insurance companies, celebrate three years of an excellent partnership. Through these years, Allianz has trusted SQLearn for the training and certification of its network of 1.000 partners.

Euronav selects SQLearn’s e-learning courses and system

SQLearn proudly announces its collaboration with the large tanker company Euronav, providing e-learning courses from its Dolphin Library and Dolphin System for the EURONAV Ship Management Hellas & SAS operating fleet of 52 vessels.

Real Dolphin: Virtual Reality in maritime training, a fascinating world!

Focused on providing new methods, technologies, and interactive learning solutions, SQLearn proceeds with designing and developing Virtual Reality applications, in order to transform training into a lifelike experience. SQLearn, as part of its Dolphin Platforms, has opened up this fascinating world by creating Real Dolphin, that combines virtual reality technology with innovative e-learning resources.

SQLearn participates in Crew Connect Europe 2019

How about improving maritime training using a range of innovative and effective products? Dolphin Platforms are the path to a win-win solution! Join us at Crew Connect Europe, 10-11 April 2019 at Empire Riverside Hotel, Hamburg.

SQLearn becomes a member of INTERTANKO

We are excited to announce that SQLearn is now an Associate Member of INTERTANKO (International Association of Independent Tanker Owners), the voice of independent tanker owners worldwide. Its network consists of over 400 both full and associate members, controlling more than 3.900 tanker vessels. Being a part of INTERTANKO will allow us to join a big network for facilitating cooperation and sharing knowledge with partners.

Dolphin Library: The maritime library

SQLearn designed a library of interactive e-learning courses that covers the training needs of the shipping companies and provides a modern way to improve safety for maritime. The e- learning courses are based on STCW topics that cover national, international and flag requirements.

Playing Serious Games with Virtual Reality

The vivid experiences created using virtual reality technology offer unsurpassed scenario-based training opportunities. Now easily deployable at sea or on land, seafarers can play “serious games” with an autonomous device that generates interactive games designed to achieve specific training goals.

Take care of yourself- do it like a Resilient Dolphin!

When maritime incidents occur the responses include mainly regulation and identification of training needs. However, the human factor should also be addressed in a continuous effort to decrease human error in the maritime sector.

Cyber Security & GDPR for maritime

Cyber security: the basic prerequisite for the protection of the smooth operation of each shipping company can now be secured through SQLearn’s new e-learning courses.

SeaHealth

A large number of shipping executives and academics attended the presentation of the research project “SeaHealth” -“Elearning platform for Seafarers for first aid and health issues” organized by SQLearn and DANAOS Management Consultants S.A.

Seahealth – An innovative co-funded project

SQLearn, a Greek company specializing in e-learning, aspires to provide new innovative solutions to improve the level of medical care provided on board within the framework of SeaHealth project.

SQLearn presents Dolphin System at 4th ShipIT Conference

SQLearn participates in the 4th ShipIT Conference at Benaki Museum Amphitheatre on the 26th of September 2018 and presents Dolphin System, an innovative solution for maritime training, consisting of an e-learning platform that facilitates onboard and ashore training.

SQLearn participates in SMM 2018

SQLearn participates in SMM, the leading trade fair for the maritime industry in Hamburg, 4-7 September.
Meet our representatives at HEMEXPO at the National Pavilion of Greece and learn more about our innovative e-learning services, Dolphin Platforms!

SQLearn participates in Posidonia 2018

SQLearn, the first company to use e-learning for the advancement of maritime training, participates in Posidonia 2018, 4-8 June 2018 at Athens Metropolitan Expo Centre.

E-learning system in the Merchant Marine Academy of Crete

The e-Learning system that SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy was presented on Friday 4th of May 2018 in the Merchant Marine Academy of Crete. After the presentation…

E-learning system in the Merchant Marine Academy of Syros

The e-Learning system that SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy was presented on Thursday 10th of May 2018 in the Merchant Marine Academy of Syros. After the presentation…

E-learning system in the Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra

The e-Learning system that SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy was presented on Wednesday 25th of April 2018 in the Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra. After the presentation…

E-learning system in the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos

The e-Learning system that SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy was presented on Wednesday 14th of February 2018 in the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos. The presentation took…

E-learning system in the Merchant Marine Academies of Epirus and Ionian Islands

The e-Learning system that SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy was presented on Thursday 15th of March 2018 in the MMA of Epirus in Preveza and on Friday 16th of March 2018 in the MMA of Ionian Islands in Argostoli.

E-learning system in the Merchant Marine Academy of Macedonia

The e-Learning system that SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy was presented on Friday 20th of April 2018 in the MMA of Macedonia to more than 200 students.

E-learning system in the Merchant Marine Academy of Kymi

The e-Learning system that SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy was presented on Tuesday 27th of February 2018 in the Merchant Marine Academy of Kymi.

Sponsorship to Merchant Marine Academies

Sponsorship for e-Learning Management System to Merchant Marine Academies by SQLearn

SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years an integrated e-Learning system to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy.

SQLearn: Certified Quality !

With the aim to fully satisfy its customers and in order to ensure high quality and continuous improvement of operations, SQLearn’s quality management system is certified according to the new international standard ISO 9001:2015 by TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS for the provision of e-learning services.

GDPR compliance in e-learning systems

European Union’s (EU) new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR for short) regulates the processing by an individual, a company or an organisation of personal data relating to individuals in the EU.

SQLearn participates at V.Ships Crew Conference

SQLearn is proud to announce its participation at V.Ships Crew Conference on 21-23 November 2017 in Batumi, Georgia

SQLearn participates in isalos.net conference

SQLearn successfully participated in the conference “I choose shipping” organized by the shipping magazine “Naftika Chronika” and the educational initiative Isalos.net on November 4, 2017.

Resilience training for maritime

Resilience training for maritime is a concept that becomes more and more common and can prove to be of high importance to seafarers’ safety.

SQLearn participates at Cruise Inn 2017

SQLearn participated in the event titled “Cruise Inn” 2017. Spyros Goumas, the CEO of SQLearn gave an informative speech to the participants of the event as the official representative of Hemexpo group.

SQLearn participates to GSS-VET partner meeting

SQLearn successfully participated in the event organized for the GSS-VET partners in Spain, as the guidelines of every Erasmus project require. The progress of the project was discussed during the meting as well as further actions and components that will be completed until the next partners meeting that will take place in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

SQLearn introduces VLMS box

SQLearn introduces VLMS box, a hardware solution for onboard training

SQLearn exhibits at Seatrade Cruise Global 2017

SQLearn will exhibit at Seatrade Cruise Global, 13-16 March, Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center. SQLearn provides custom e-learning solutions designed and developed especially for shipping companies: vLMS, a web based e-learning system specifically designed for the shipping industry, helping crews to access training content and assessments from ashore and from vessels. Design and development…

Using Virtual Reality in e-learning courses

Virtual reality applications can be effectively used in order to train professionals and combined with the capabilities of e-learning, can provide a unique approach to advance the ways people work and learn using their personal computer.

SQLearn invites you to Get to know WIMA Conference & Exhibition

SQLearn invites you to attend Get to Know WIMA, February 22 in Limassol. SQLearn will present e-learning services for maritime companies including e-learning courses about resilience and the upcoming e-learning maritime library.

Resilience e-learning modules for shipping companies

SQLearn develops e-learning material on Resilience related topics. The aim is the improvement of crew’s (including all ranks) capacity to successfully deal with stressful personal or professional challenges or events and take effective decisions.

Microlearning in corporate training

Microlearning is a way of teaching content. In microlearning, content is divided into small chunks that are requested by and taught to learners on an as-needed basis

SQLearn becomes a member of WIMA

SQLearn joins WIMA, the Worldwide Industrial & Marine Association), a non-profit association of marine oriented companies

Business sustainability using training solutions

Business sustainability using continuous training solutions helps companies to embrace a culture of “investing in people”. Companies invest in training their employees rather than hiring new people which can be much more costly on different levels. Most companies nowadays want to invest in retaining their people – and developing that pool – so they keep employees well trained and up-to-date so that they can respond to the company’s ever-changing needs.

Maritime custom safety training

The main benefit of online training when it comes to maritime safety and compliance is that employees can be reached everywhere, all over the world, at any time.

E-learning and career development

Every company should provide career development paths and the required learning programs that will enable the employees to develop the necessary knowledge and skills.

SQLearn at the 2nd Ship IT Conference

SQLearn is sponsoring the 2nd Ship IT Conference that will take place on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the Benaki Museum Amphitheatre, 138 Pireos Street.

Maritime e-learning, a learning and development tool

The current speed of change means that employees need to be trained continuously in order for shipping companies to avoid the dangers of being out-thought and outdated by the fast growing maritime regulatory framework. Traditional learning is expensive, takes a long time and results can vary. E-learning is faster, cheaper and provides a high return of investment.

SQLearn at SMM Hamburg 2016

SQLearn will exhibit at SMM 2016, 6-9 September 2016 at Hamburg Messe

Reflect on safety presentation at ITOSF 2016

Cpt Ioannis Theodorakas from Theta Marine Consulting will make a presentation entitled “Reflect on safety” in the REGULATIONS and TRAINING session of ITOSF 2016 conference that will be held on 22/6/2016

Ex.Tra3D News: Intellectual Output 1 Completion

In the frame of European project, Ex.Tra 3D which is coordinated by SQLearn, Intellectual Output 1 was completed in the period from 01-09-2015 to 30-05-2016. Intellectual Output 1 focuses on the research, identification and elaboration of training needs in the area of customer service. This was achieved through a series of distinct activities: Customers’ questionnaire…

SQLearn press release for Posidonia 2016

SQLearn is a Greek company founded in 2006 and a specialized provider of e-learning services with solutions customized for the shipping industry.

SQLearn joins HEMEXPO as associate member

SQLearn joins the Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers & Exporters (HEMEXPO) as associate member.

The flipped classroom model in corporate training

This new educational model, differs from the traditional “frontal teaching”, since virtually reverses educator’s “in class” instruction (synchronous e-learning) with homework (asynchronous e-learning). In fact, lessons studied at home, give the opportunity to save time for discussion, learners’ questions and collaborative activities with the supervision and assistance of the trainer, during the synchronous e-learning.

Gamification in e-learning courses

Gamification is the concept of applying game-design characteristics (such as rewards, score, challenges, tasks, missions, avatars, etc) to non-game applications and situations.

SQLearn receives certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

SQLearn E-learning facilities, the E-learning software platform and E-learning courses, were certified on 31st March, 2016 by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) according to ABS Standards for Certification of Maritime Education Facilities & Training Courses.

SQLearn exhibits at Posidonia 2016

SQLearn will exhibit at Posidonia 2016, 6-10 June 2016 at Metropolitan Expo Centre SQLearn was founded in 2006 and is a specialized provider of e-learning services. SQLearn provides a web based e-learning system specifically designed for the shipping industry, helping crews to access training content and assessments from ashore and from vessels. SQLearn designs and…

Using 3D animation in e-learning courses

3D animation is the digital three-dimensional display of images, the movement of which adds a vivid, realistic and at the same time entertaining tone to the final outcome, as it is reminiscent of cartoons and digital games. It is considered as a powerful learning tool.

vLMS e-learning system for the maritime industry

SQLearn’s vLMS is a web based e-learning system specifically designed for providing learning material and management of the e-learning courses in the shipping industry. vLMS can be used from any modern PC and it helps familiarizing the crew as well as the commander with the ship but also with the daily procedures of the ship. The technology used in vLMS allows seamless use in conditions with low internet connection speed or no internet connection at all. The vLMS system is a specialized solution for e-learning for the shipping industry.

SQLearn receives award for best educational app

SQLearn received best educational app award at Infocom Apps Conference held in February 12 in Caravel Hotel in Athens.

What we are learning from online education

In this TED Talk Daphne Koller is enticing top universities to put their most intriguing courses online for free — not just as a service, but as a way to research how people learn.

Which elearning course type should you choose?

When it comes to elearning course development there are a number of options available depending on your needs and budget. Some of the most popular options are presented in this post

P4I workshop

SQLearn organized a workshop in order to evaluate the social game developed in the P4I project.

The LMS app brings elearning to tablets

TheLMSapp puts an entire Learning Management System (LMS) at your fingertips, eliminating the need for a desktop or a laptop computer.

Designing e-learning content for mobile devices

The majority of internet users will eventually—soon!—connect to our content with mobile devices first. Compared to 2011, consumers now spend 54 percent more time with their connected devices, 49 percent more time talking and texting, and 29 percent more time watching videos on their mobile devices.

Coursera and Traditional Higher Education

Could high-quality MOOCs eventually do to traditional colleges and universities what Craigslist has done to classified advertising in newspapers and what Wikipedia has done to encyclopedias? In other words, could Coursera and its ilk replace a $250,000 college degree and decimate the world of brick-and-mortar colleges and universities?

How teachers can use Pinterest

How teachers can use Pinterest to organize lesson plans, distribute curricula, collaborate with other faculty, and even encourage student participation.

How online education changes the way we learn

Over the past decade or so, the Internet has become a huge source of information and education, especially for those who might be short on time, money or other resources. And it’s not just crowdsourced data collections like Wikipedia or single-topic blogs that encourage individual learning; huge corporations and nonprofits are making online education and virtual classrooms a very formal affair these days.

SQLearn joins Interactyx’s affiliate program

“Our eLearning software affiliate program continues grow in tandem as the demand for world-class social learning software increases across the globe,” states Jodi Harrison, Vice President, Business Development and Affiliate Programs. “We are very optimistic regarding the ongoing success of this program that provides affiliates and their customers with the best value in social learning management system…

New partnership announcement

SQLearn announces that from now on acts as a reseller for Digital Publishing for Greece and Cyprus. Digital publishing is a global leader in online language training. Over 1.000 corporate and institutional clients and more than 5 million students worldwide use the blended and standalone online language learning solutions for both career and personal growth.…

SPSS e-learning

SQLearn and SPSS Hellas have teamed up to create three e-learning courses for SPSS Statistics. Currently the courses are only available in Greek.

SQLearn e-Learning Expo 2010 video presentation

Δείτε το video με την παρουσίαση της SQLearn για την e-Learning Expo 2010.

SQLearn on e-Learning Expo 2010

Visit us in e-Learning Expo! You will find us at booth 35!

BRAVE DOLPHIN – a brave VR dive into the maritime world!

Known for the creative spirit and innovative training tools, SQLearn, the Greek company with exclusive expertise in e-learning, spreads wings in the fascinating world of Virtual Reality. The company, having a long-standing presence providing effective training solutions for various business industries, is currently implementing the Brave Dolphin project, aiming to create the ultimate VR training tool for the maritime.

“M/V Ever Given Case – Facts & Implications”, a LIVE Discussion under the auspice of SQLearn.

SQLearn, being next to the shipping industry through e-learning solutions, conducts a LIVE Discussion about the “M/V Ever Given Case – Facts & Implications”, presenting Lessons Learnt for the “Vessel touched bottom in Suez Canal” incident. The LIVE Discussion takes place on Thursday, June 10th, from 18.00 to 20.00 GMT+3 with free registration for participants…

SQLearn is the Major Sponsor of the Athens Circular Forum II

SQLearn proudly announces that is the Major Sponsor of the Athens Circular Forum II. ACF2 is recognized as an integral part of the most impactful pan-European policy event, where key market actors, leading decision-makers, civil society institutions, responsible investors and active citizens join forces from all over Europe to pave the way towards Zero Pollution,…

Moore Greece & SQLearn combine their areas of expertise & organize the Webinar “Introduction to Shipping Accounting“

SQLearn and Moore Greece join forces and organize the Live Webinar “Introduction to Shipping Accounting“.

The seminar will be implemented through SQLearn synchronous training platform (teleconference software). The instructor will be Mr. Panayiotis Hatziantonoglou (CPA GR) Certified public accountant in Greece and a partner at “Chartered Accountants Moore Stephens S.A.” since 2002 with 36 years of auditing and accounting experience. The seminar is addressed to Junior Accountants of Shipping companies as well as students & graduates of Economics Schools who want to pursue a career in the accounting and finance function of shipping companies.

SQLearn & Moore Greece commence collaboration to create innovative online training programs

SQLearn and Moore Greece join forces to create innovative online training programs, synchronous and asynchronous, in a wide range of subjects related to administration, financial management and regulatory compliance of shipping companies.

SQLearn & VENLYS introduce new maritime e-courses on human element

SQLearn is delighted to announce its new partnership with VENLYS Maritime Specialisation Services by creating six new e-learning courses, in the field of “Human Element, Human Performance and Soft Skills”. The six new e-courses will be provided via SQLearn’s e-learning and training management system and will consist of four vessel crew related courses and two shore crew related courses as follows:

Liberian Registry will certify SQLearn’s e-learning maritime library & STCW e-courses

We are delighted to announce that the Liberian Registry has signed an agreement with SQLearn to approve SQLearn’s library of e-learning courses and STCW e-courses for the maritime industry.

“Let’s talk” about our mental health

Let’s Talk e-training for maritime is a concept that becomes more and more common and can prove to be of high importance to seafarers’ state of mental health and, since an aftereffect, also to their safety onboard. Through real case scenarios and do’s and don’ts provided, the crew assess that staying connected to each other & other communicational channels available for their mental wellbeing, they can confront issues that may arise before creating a negative effect to someone’s psychology.

Brave Dolphin Tender: Results Announcement

This announcement concerns the Tender Procedure BRAVE-DOLPHIN-RFP_12_2020 for subcontracting services in the framework of the Brave Dolphin project.

Brave Dolphin: Tender Announcement

SQLearn S.A., within the framework of its running project entitled “Brave Dolphin”, supported by Grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Financial Mechanism 2014 – 2021 in the frame of the Programme “Business Innovation Greece”, is conducting a tender procedure to receive proposals regarding the provision of “Consultancy services for VR training modules storyboard development – 4 scenarios”.

Brave Dolphin: The ultimate VR training tool for maritime emergencies

The shipping industry is one of the most exposed to exceptionally challenging conditions such as operating in dangerous environments and coming across with high economic and ecological risks. Safety is one of the most crucial factors and as the great majority of onboard accidents involve human errors, the industry invests a lot on the training of seafarers.

SQLearn: Free Cyber Security e-course via the initiative “Citizens’ Digital Academy”

SQLearn, given the restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic and following its Corporate Social Responsibility actions, supports the initiative “Citizens’ Digital Academy” powered by the Ministry of Digital Government and provides its Cyber Security e-learning course for free.

SeaHealth: Completion of the project’s first educational unit

The development of SeaHealth’s first e-learning module, entitled “Basic Life Support”, has been completed. This module will be the reference model for the first evaluation of platform’s learning service quality. At the same time, the development of the other modules is in progress and they will soon be delivered to their potential users for evaluation.

Marine Learning Systems to integrate SQLearn course library for improved maritime safety training

Through a content partnership, SQLearn’s modern library of interactive e-learning courses is now available on Marine Learning Systems’ advanced training and assessment platform, which is built specifically for the maritime industry.

E-learning courses for shipping companies in Russian

Russia is one of the five largest supply countries for seafarers, both officers and ratings, while Russian is one of the official languages of IMO! SQLearn’s library of e-learning courses for seafarers, Dolphin Library is now available in Russian!

Educational modules of the “SeaHealth” project

Ιn the framework of the “SeaHealth” project, the research team of EKPA, in collaboration with SQLearn and DANAOS, carried out a study to record the training needs of the potential users of the online platform, so as for the project team to decide on the educational modules that will be developed.

Day of the Seafarer: Partnership focuses on mariner training

On IMO’s International Day of the Seafarer, two companies have clubbed together to focus on improving maritime safety through training mariners

Green-Jakobsen and SQLearn announce their strategic partnership

Green-Jakobsen and SQLearn are excited to announce the settlement of their partnership. By focusing on the human element, the two companies have the common goal to improve safety for maritime companies and this partnership will help them enrich their business and provide newer services.

SQLearn offers COVID-19 awareness e-learning course to the shipping community

Further to the latest developments of the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the global economy and especially in the shipping industry, SQLearn has developed an e-learning course to create awareness for the COVID-19 pandemic based on IMO advice and relevant WHO guidance.

SQLearn’s e-learning solutions help shipping companies to ensure business continuity and minimize risk during the COVID-19 pandemic

SQLearn allows shipping companies to continue their training schedule without interruptions by providing ABS certified e-learning system and courses for onboard and ashore safety training on STCW topics.

Synchronous training & teleconference platform- Keep training safely!

SQLearn provides the perfect solution for companies and educational institutes in order to ensure their smooth operation.

Oil major identifies SQLearn’s e-learning system operated by Prime Marine Management as a best practice

SQLearn is pleased to announce that the company’s e-learning system used by Prime Marine Management was deemed a “best practice” by a major oil company during a recent audit.

SQLearn in the heart of Piraeus

SQLearn inaugurated its new office space in Piraeus on January 30, 2020. Various representatives from the maritime industry, the insurance and banking sector, the academic society and the public sector attended the event.

Greek shipowners boost safety and crew competence via SQLearn’s e-learning services

Kyklades Maritime Corp and Modion Maritime Management are the latest Greek shipowners to adopt e-learning to enhance their seafarers’ abilities to successfully manage stressful challenges and make effective decisions. These ship operators have both contracted SQLearn to provide e-learning programs on board their tankers and dry cargo ships.

SQLearn and Ascensia Diabetes Care seal their strong partnership

SQLearn and Ascensia Diabetes Care have completed two years of a successful collaboration. During this period SQLearn has provided a range of e-learning services based on the needs of its partner.

SQLearn and Prevention at Sea have launched the new innovative e-learning course “IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap”

“IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap” is a revolutionary e-learning course developed by SQLearn and Prevention at Sea (PAS) and launched on November 15th, 2019.

SQLearn welcomes its new partnership with Kyklades Maritime Corporation

SQLearn is delighted to announce its new partnership with Kyklades Maritime Corporation by providing e-learning services for its entire fleet of 19 vessels via the Dolphin System.

Modion Maritime Management collaborates with SQLearn to provide high-quality training

SQLearn proudly announces its collaboration with Modion Maritime Management, providing e-learning services for the entire of its operating fleet of 9 dry bulk carrier vessels.

SQLearn: New digital innovation for maritime

A new initiative, aiming to solve the time-consuming management of the large volume of training certificates in the field of shipping, is designed by SQLearn, in collaboration with the American classification society ABS and the i4M Lab research laboratory of the University of the Aegean.

Prime Marine Management chooses SQLearn for its training needs

SQLearn is pleased to announce that Prime Marine Management has chosen the company’s innovative e-learning system in order to enhance e-learning on board and ashore. Prime Marine Management uses SQLearn’s suite of specialized services for the shipping industry in a fleet of 40 vessels.

SQLearn: Leading player in the global E-Learning VR market

SQLearn proudly announces that, according to Zion Market Research, is one of the key participants operating in the global e-learning virtual reality market among other prestigious companies such as Avantis Systems, eLearning Studios, Enlighten, Google, Immerse, LearnBrite, Lenovo, MOOC Solutions, Oculus VR, etc.

GasLog Ltd. and SQLearn SA collaboration, a major success!

SQLearn proudly announces its collaboration with the international operator, owner and manager of LNG carriers, GasLog Ltd., providing e-learning services from its Dolphin Platforms for the entire of its operating fleet of 27 vessels.

Latsco Marine Management Inc. trusts SQLearn’s e-learning system

We are pleased to announce that Latsco Marine Management has chosen SQLearn’s innovative e-learning system and e-learning courses for its entire fleet of 27 vessels. SQLearn is the first to use e-learning for the advancement of maritime training with flexible, interactive and reflective learning techniques.

Allianz and SQLearn celebrate three years of successful partnership!

SQLearn, the specialized provider of e-learning services, and Allianz, one of the leading insurance companies, celebrate three years of an excellent partnership. Through these years, Allianz has trusted SQLearn for the training and certification of its network of 1.000 partners.

Euronav selects SQLearn’s e-learning courses and system

SQLearn proudly announces its collaboration with the large tanker company Euronav, providing e-learning courses from its Dolphin Library and Dolphin System for the EURONAV Ship Management Hellas & SAS operating fleet of 52 vessels.

Real Dolphin: Virtual Reality in maritime training, a fascinating world!

Focused on providing new methods, technologies, and interactive learning solutions, SQLearn proceeds with designing and developing Virtual Reality applications, in order to transform training into a lifelike experience. SQLearn, as part of its Dolphin Platforms, has opened up this fascinating world by creating Real Dolphin, that combines virtual reality technology with innovative e-learning resources.

Dolphin Library: The maritime library

SQLearn designed a library of interactive e-learning courses that covers the training needs of the shipping companies and provides a modern way to improve safety for maritime. The e- learning courses are based on STCW topics that cover national, international and flag requirements.

Playing Serious Games with Virtual Reality

The vivid experiences created using virtual reality technology offer unsurpassed scenario-based training opportunities. Now easily deployable at sea or on land, seafarers can play “serious games” with an autonomous device that generates interactive games designed to achieve specific training goals.

Take care of yourself- do it like a Resilient Dolphin!

When maritime incidents occur the responses include mainly regulation and identification of training needs. However, the human factor should also be addressed in a continuous effort to decrease human error in the maritime sector.

Cyber Security & GDPR for maritime

Cyber security: the basic prerequisite for the protection of the smooth operation of each shipping company can now be secured through SQLearn’s new e-learning courses.

SeaHealth

A large number of shipping executives and academics attended the presentation of the research project “SeaHealth” -“Elearning platform for Seafarers for first aid and health issues” organized by SQLearn and DANAOS Management Consultants S.A.

Seahealth – An innovative co-funded project

SQLearn, a Greek company specializing in e-learning, aspires to provide new innovative solutions to improve the level of medical care provided on board within the framework of SeaHealth project.

SQLearn participates in Posidonia 2018

SQLearn, the first company to use e-learning for the advancement of maritime training, participates in Posidonia 2018, 4-8 June 2018 at Athens Metropolitan Expo Centre.

E-learning system in the Merchant Marine Academy of Crete

The e-Learning system that SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy was presented on Friday 4th of May 2018 in the Merchant Marine Academy of Crete. After the presentation…

Sponsorship to Merchant Marine Academies

Sponsorship for e-Learning Management System to Merchant Marine Academies by SQLearn

SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years an integrated e-Learning system to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy.

SQLearn: Certified Quality !

With the aim to fully satisfy its customers and in order to ensure high quality and continuous improvement of operations, SQLearn’s quality management system is certified according to the new international standard ISO 9001:2015 by TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS for the provision of e-learning services.

SQLearn press release for Posidonia 2016

SQLearn is a Greek company founded in 2006 and a specialized provider of e-learning services with solutions customized for the shipping industry.

“The Effectiveness of PSC inspections”, the 2nd LIVE Discussion under the auspice of SQLearn.

Following the success of the 1st LIVE Discussion about the “M/V Ever Given Case – Facts & Implications”, SQLearn now conducts the “The Effectiveness of PSC inspections”. The discussion will provide supportive elements from the maritime e-course “Port State Control: Raising Awareness”.
The LIVE Discussion takes place on Tuesday, October 19th, 16.30 to 17.30 GMT+3 with free registration for participants & live streaming through SQLearn’s YouTube channel.

Cyber Security e-learning course for shipping companies

The data exchange between vessels and ashore systems has greatly increased in the past years as well as the need for training seafarers and ashore personnel for cyber security threats. SQLearn has developed an e-learning course that covers the most important aspects of Cyber Security and is address to both seafarers (mainly officers) and ashore personnel.

BRAVE DOLPHIN – a brave VR dive into the maritime world!

Known for the creative spirit and innovative training tools, SQLearn, the Greek company with exclusive expertise in e-learning, spreads wings in the fascinating world of Virtual Reality. The company, having a long-standing presence providing effective training solutions for various business industries, is currently implementing the Brave Dolphin project, aiming to create the ultimate VR training tool for the maritime.

Renew your STCW Basic & Advanced Training certificate with e-learning, approved by the Liberian Registry!

For the 1st time ever, STCW Basic & Advanced training courses, both theory & practical training, flag approved*, are offered with e-learning! SQLearn, the e-learning experts for maritime training, is proud to announce the offer of STCW Basic and Advanced training via e-learning courses approved* by the Liberian Registry. This pioneering achievement offering a new experience in…

E-learning solutions for Energy Efficiency purposes!

SQLearn e-courses are carried out virtually and thus its products and services are environmentally friendly by theirs nature. According to statistics from the Open University in Britain, e-learning requires 90% less energy than traditional on-site classroom education, while CO2 emissions per trainee are reduced by 85%. The energy savings derive from fewer travel emissions, less paper usage…

“M/V Ever Given Case – Facts & Implications”, a LIVE Discussion under the auspice of SQLearn.

SQLearn, being next to the shipping industry through e-learning solutions, conducts a LIVE Discussion about the “M/V Ever Given Case – Facts & Implications”, presenting Lessons Learnt for the “Vessel touched bottom in Suez Canal” incident. The LIVE Discussion takes place on Thursday, June 10th, from 18.00 to 20.00 GMT+3 with free registration for participants…

SQLearn becomes a Nautical Affiliate partner of the Nautical Institute

We are delighted to announce that SQLearn has become a Nautical Affiliate partner of The Nautical Institute! SQLearn embraces and shares the values of the Nautical Institute and helps fund the Institute’s Mariners’ Alerting & Reporting Scheme (MARS). MARS is a free searchable database containing reports of accidents and near misses stretching back over a quarter of a century and is funded through the generous support of the Institute’s Nautical Affiliate partners! It is one of the maritime industry’s leading risk reduction initiatives and is helping to make life safer for seafarers everywhere.

Moore Greece & SQLearn combine their areas of expertise & organize the Webinar “Introduction to Shipping Accounting“

SQLearn and Moore Greece join forces and organize the Live Webinar “Introduction to Shipping Accounting“.

The seminar will be implemented through SQLearn synchronous training platform (teleconference software). The instructor will be Mr. Panayiotis Hatziantonoglou (CPA GR) Certified public accountant in Greece and a partner at “Chartered Accountants Moore Stephens S.A.” since 2002 with 36 years of auditing and accounting experience. The seminar is addressed to Junior Accountants of Shipping companies as well as students & graduates of Economics Schools who want to pursue a career in the accounting and finance function of shipping companies.

SQLearn & Moore Greece commence collaboration to create innovative online training programs

SQLearn and Moore Greece join forces to create innovative online training programs, synchronous and asynchronous, in a wide range of subjects related to administration, financial management and regulatory compliance of shipping companies.

Liberian Registry will certify SQLearn’s e-learning maritime library & STCW e-courses

We are delighted to announce that the Liberian Registry has signed an agreement with SQLearn to approve SQLearn’s library of e-learning courses and STCW e-courses for the maritime industry.

“Let’s talk” about our mental health

Let’s Talk e-training for maritime is a concept that becomes more and more common and can prove to be of high importance to seafarers’ state of mental health and, since an aftereffect, also to their safety onboard. Through real case scenarios and do’s and don’ts provided, the crew assess that staying connected to each other & other communicational channels available for their mental wellbeing, they can confront issues that may arise before creating a negative effect to someone’s psychology.

SQLearn develops innovative technologies to simulate real situations

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality applications are changing the field of maritime training as they can simulate a real event. SQLearn, one of the greatest e-learning providers in shipping, invests in these technologies including block chain for certificates validation.
Dr. Antonis Frigas, General Manager of SQLearn, explains the company’s new IT solutions in all areas of maritime training and describes the company’s Research & Development activities that aim at disrupting the field of maritime e-learning.

New “Let’s Talk” module: ALL ACT – Supporting others

The third module of SQLearn’s Let’s Talk Training Programme, entitled “ALL ACT – Supporting others”, is now available! Learn ways to help and support your colleagues, while you take care of yourself too!

SQLearn awarded ISO 27001:2013 certification

SQLearn, consistent with its corporate values of reliability and innovation, and having Information Security as top priority, was certified for ISO 27001: 2013 by TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS. The certification ensures that SQLearn complies with the best practices and the extensive requirements of the best known international standard for personal data management and information security.

SQLearn: Nominee for the Innovation & Technology award by NBG

SQLearn is proud to announce that is among the 20 finalists to receive one of the awards of the 10th Innovation & Technology Competition held by the National Bank of Greece!

37th Athens Marathon – The Authentic: We will all be there!

SQLearn will participate for the first time in the Authentic Athens Marathon on November 10, 2019. Starting from Amalias Street, the team of SQLearn will run the 5km route, aiming not only to finish at the Panathenaic Stadium but also to give prominence to the social work carried out by the Voluntary Ministry of Hospital Patients.

SQLearn presents TMS at the 5th ShipIT Conference

SQLearn participates in the 5th ShipIT Conference at Benaki Museum Amphitheatre on the 26th of September 2019 and presents Training Management System (TMS), a web-based system that gives companies a complete training management and reporting environment for both e-learning and classroom activities.

SQLearn’s major role in digitalization of shipping

Digitization sheds light on ship performance and SQLearn is proud to be part of it. A sample of the company’s contribution to the digitalization of shipping is its collaboration with the international operator, owner and manager of LNG carriers, GasLog Ltd., providing e-learning services for a fleet of 27 vessels.

SQLearn becomes a member of INTERCARGO

We are excited to announce that SQLearn is now an Associate Member of INTERCARGO (International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners).

Ballast water: Are you well prepared?

Can you imagine how devastating could the impacts of untreated ballast water be?

Learn everything you need to know about ballast water management and treatment from SQLearn’s e-learning courses for effective implementation of the BWM Convention and avoid ballast water violation and penalties.

SQLearn: Leading player in the global E-Learning VR market

SQLearn proudly announces that, according to Zion Market Research, is one of the key participants operating in the global e-learning virtual reality market among other prestigious companies such as Avantis Systems, eLearning Studios, Enlighten, Google, Immerse, LearnBrite, Lenovo, MOOC Solutions, Oculus VR, etc.

SeaHealth: Research on dealing with medical incidents onboard

Maritime personnel is a key determinant for the development of the online training platform that will be created in the context of SeaHealth project, for dealing with medical incidents onboard.

Russian e-learning courses for maritime

Russia is one of the five largest supply countries for seafarers, both officers and ratings, while Russian is one of the official languages of IMO! SQLearn’s library of interactive e-learning courses for seafarers and shipping companies, the so-called Dolphin Library will be soon available in Russian too!

SQLearn at the 12th Insurance Conference

SQLearns’s CEO, Spyros Goumas, participated in the 12th Insurance Conference by Ethos Events, 28 May 2019 at InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, as a member of the panel discussion about the new trends and innovative products of the insurance market.

SQLearn participates in Crew Connect Europe 2019

How about improving maritime training using a range of innovative and effective products? Dolphin Platforms are the path to a win-win solution! Join us at Crew Connect Europe, 10-11 April 2019 at Empire Riverside Hotel, Hamburg.

SQLearn becomes a member of INTERTANKO

We are excited to announce that SQLearn is now an Associate Member of INTERTANKO (International Association of Independent Tanker Owners), the voice of independent tanker owners worldwide. Its network consists of over 400 both full and associate members, controlling more than 3.900 tanker vessels. Being a part of INTERTANKO will allow us to join a big network for facilitating cooperation and sharing knowledge with partners.

SQLearn presents Dolphin System at 4th ShipIT Conference

SQLearn participates in the 4th ShipIT Conference at Benaki Museum Amphitheatre on the 26th of September 2018 and presents Dolphin System, an innovative solution for maritime training, consisting of an e-learning platform that facilitates onboard and ashore training.

SQLearn participates in SMM 2018

SQLearn participates in SMM, the leading trade fair for the maritime industry in Hamburg, 4-7 September.
Meet our representatives at HEMEXPO at the National Pavilion of Greece and learn more about our innovative e-learning services, Dolphin Platforms!

E-learning system in the Merchant Marine Academy of Syros

The e-Learning system that SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy was presented on Thursday 10th of May 2018 in the Merchant Marine Academy of Syros. After the presentation…

E-learning system in the Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra

The e-Learning system that SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy was presented on Wednesday 25th of April 2018 in the Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra. After the presentation…

E-learning system in the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos

The e-Learning system that SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy was presented on Wednesday 14th of February 2018 in the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos. The presentation took…

E-learning system in the Merchant Marine Academies of Epirus and Ionian Islands

The e-Learning system that SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy was presented on Thursday 15th of March 2018 in the MMA of Epirus in Preveza and on Friday 16th of March 2018 in the MMA of Ionian Islands in Argostoli.

E-learning system in the Merchant Marine Academy of Macedonia

The e-Learning system that SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy was presented on Friday 20th of April 2018 in the MMA of Macedonia to more than 200 students.

E-learning system in the Merchant Marine Academy of Kymi

The e-Learning system that SQLearn provides free of charge for the next three years to all ten Merchant Marine Academies (MMA) in Greece, within the content of the cooperation with the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy was presented on Tuesday 27th of February 2018 in the Merchant Marine Academy of Kymi.

SQLearn participates at V.Ships Crew Conference

SQLearn is proud to announce its participation at V.Ships Crew Conference on 21-23 November 2017 in Batumi, Georgia

SQLearn participates in isalos.net conference

SQLearn successfully participated in the conference “I choose shipping” organized by the shipping magazine “Naftika Chronika” and the educational initiative Isalos.net on November 4, 2017.

SQLearn participates at Cruise Inn 2017

SQLearn participated in the event titled “Cruise Inn” 2017. Spyros Goumas, the CEO of SQLearn gave an informative speech to the participants of the event as the official representative of Hemexpo group.

SQLearn participates to GSS-VET partner meeting

SQLearn successfully participated in the event organized for the GSS-VET partners in Spain, as the guidelines of every Erasmus project require. The progress of the project was discussed during the meting as well as further actions and components that will be completed until the next partners meeting that will take place in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

SQLearn introduces VLMS box

SQLearn introduces VLMS box, a hardware solution for onboard training

SQLearn exhibits at Seatrade Cruise Global 2017

SQLearn will exhibit at Seatrade Cruise Global, 13-16 March, Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center. SQLearn provides custom e-learning solutions designed and developed especially for shipping companies: vLMS, a web based e-learning system specifically designed for the shipping industry, helping crews to access training content and assessments from ashore and from vessels. Design and development…

SQLearn invites you to Get to know WIMA Conference & Exhibition

SQLearn invites you to attend Get to Know WIMA, February 22 in Limassol. SQLearn will present e-learning services for maritime companies including e-learning courses about resilience and the upcoming e-learning maritime library.

Resilience e-learning modules for shipping companies

SQLearn develops e-learning material on Resilience related topics. The aim is the improvement of crew’s (including all ranks) capacity to successfully deal with stressful personal or professional challenges or events and take effective decisions.

SQLearn becomes a member of WIMA

SQLearn joins WIMA, the Worldwide Industrial & Marine Association), a non-profit association of marine oriented companies

SQLearn at the 2nd Ship IT Conference

SQLearn is sponsoring the 2nd Ship IT Conference that will take place on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the Benaki Museum Amphitheatre, 138 Pireos Street.

SQLearn at SMM Hamburg 2016

SQLearn will exhibit at SMM 2016, 6-9 September 2016 at Hamburg Messe

Reflect on safety presentation at ITOSF 2016

Cpt Ioannis Theodorakas from Theta Marine Consulting will make a presentation entitled “Reflect on safety” in the REGULATIONS and TRAINING session of ITOSF 2016 conference that will be held on 22/6/2016

Ex.Tra3D News: Intellectual Output 1 Completion

In the frame of European project, Ex.Tra 3D which is coordinated by SQLearn, Intellectual Output 1 was completed in the period from 01-09-2015 to 30-05-2016. Intellectual Output 1 focuses on the research, identification and elaboration of training needs in the area of customer service. This was achieved through a series of distinct activities: Customers’ questionnaire…

SQLearn joins HEMEXPO as associate member

SQLearn joins the Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers & Exporters (HEMEXPO) as associate member.

SQLearn receives certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

SQLearn E-learning facilities, the E-learning software platform and E-learning courses, were certified on 31st March, 2016 by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) according to ABS Standards for Certification of Maritime Education Facilities & Training Courses.

SQLearn exhibits at Posidonia 2016

SQLearn will exhibit at Posidonia 2016, 6-10 June 2016 at Metropolitan Expo Centre SQLearn was founded in 2006 and is a specialized provider of e-learning services. SQLearn provides a web based e-learning system specifically designed for the shipping industry, helping crews to access training content and assessments from ashore and from vessels. SQLearn designs and…

SQLearn receives award for best educational app

SQLearn received best educational app award at Infocom Apps Conference held in February 12 in Caravel Hotel in Athens.

P4I workshop

SQLearn organized a workshop in order to evaluate the social game developed in the P4I project.

SQLearn joins Interactyx’s affiliate program

“Our eLearning software affiliate program continues grow in tandem as the demand for world-class social learning software increases across the globe,” states Jodi Harrison, Vice President, Business Development and Affiliate Programs. “We are very optimistic regarding the ongoing success of this program that provides affiliates and their customers with the best value in social learning management system…

New partnership announcement

SQLearn announces that from now on acts as a reseller for Digital Publishing for Greece and Cyprus. Digital publishing is a global leader in online language training. Over 1.000 corporate and institutional clients and more than 5 million students worldwide use the blended and standalone online language learning solutions for both career and personal growth.…

SPSS e-learning

SQLearn and SPSS Hellas have teamed up to create three e-learning courses for SPSS Statistics. Currently the courses are only available in Greek.

SQLearn e-Learning Expo 2010 video presentation

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SQLearn on e-Learning Expo 2010

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All at sea: how are seafarers faring in an age of mental wellbeing?

Having been overlooked and considered taboo for many years, the issue of mental health is steadily emerging. Unfortunately, one such example is the maritime industry. Despite the burden of long stretches at sea, and the obvious impact this has on a seafarer’s mental wellbeing, the issue of mental health has not been a particular focus. And with continuing Covid-19 restrictions, the issue is more pressing than ever before.

How are maritime careers expected to change after Covid-19?

Covid-19 has brought to light huge inefficiencies in the way that the maritime industry handles and safeguards seafarers. With grueling reports of stranded workers still coming to light, how will future careers in the sector be affected? And does this industry risk going through a recruitment drought?

SQLearn develops innovative technologies to simulate real situations

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality applications are changing the field of maritime training as they can simulate a real event. SQLearn, one of the greatest e-learning providers in shipping, invests in these technologies including block chain for certificates validation.
Dr. Antonis Frigas, General Manager of SQLearn, explains the company’s new IT solutions in all areas of maritime training and describes the company’s Research & Development activities that aim at disrupting the field of maritime e-learning.

E-learning gains ground in maritime training

Training budgets for seafarers continue to rise around the world, while e-learning gains ground in maritime training, according to the MarTID 2020 Training Practices Report.

Smart ships from a training perspective

Smart ships are already a reality, and it is up to software developers to properly connect the dots of the big data that are assembled and provide correlations that will actually help shipping companies’ management to make decisions based on facts and emerging patterns.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) awareness

Keep calm, protect yourself and others!
Take these simple steps to prevent the spread of the virus!

Spyros Goumas: “SQLearn builds the future of maritime e-learning”

Dedicated to building a modern approach to maritime training, SQLearn has brought a number of disruptions in the field such as the concept of interactive e-learning courses and real time connection with vessels. The company was founded in 2006 by Spyros Goumas, a visionary and inspired personality who has worked in the professional training sector for the last 30 years.

GDPR compliance in e-learning systems

European Union’s (EU) new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR for short) regulates the processing by an individual, a company or an organisation of personal data relating to individuals in the EU.

Resilience training for maritime

Resilience training for maritime is a concept that becomes more and more common and can prove to be of high importance to seafarers’ safety.

Using Virtual Reality in e-learning courses

Virtual reality applications can be effectively used in order to train professionals and combined with the capabilities of e-learning, can provide a unique approach to advance the ways people work and learn using their personal computer.

Microlearning in corporate training

Microlearning is a way of teaching content. In microlearning, content is divided into small chunks that are requested by and taught to learners on an as-needed basis

Business sustainability using training solutions

Business sustainability using continuous training solutions helps companies to embrace a culture of “investing in people”. Companies invest in training their employees rather than hiring new people which can be much more costly on different levels. Most companies nowadays want to invest in retaining their people – and developing that pool – so they keep employees well trained and up-to-date so that they can respond to the company’s ever-changing needs.

Maritime custom safety training

The main benefit of online training when it comes to maritime safety and compliance is that employees can be reached everywhere, all over the world, at any time.

E-learning and career development

Every company should provide career development paths and the required learning programs that will enable the employees to develop the necessary knowledge and skills.

Maritime e-learning, a learning and development tool

The current speed of change means that employees need to be trained continuously in order for shipping companies to avoid the dangers of being out-thought and outdated by the fast growing maritime regulatory framework. Traditional learning is expensive, takes a long time and results can vary. E-learning is faster, cheaper and provides a high return of investment.

The flipped classroom model in corporate training

This new educational model, differs from the traditional “frontal teaching”, since virtually reverses educator’s “in class” instruction (synchronous e-learning) with homework (asynchronous e-learning). In fact, lessons studied at home, give the opportunity to save time for discussion, learners’ questions and collaborative activities with the supervision and assistance of the trainer, during the synchronous e-learning.

Gamification in e-learning courses

Gamification is the concept of applying game-design characteristics (such as rewards, score, challenges, tasks, missions, avatars, etc) to non-game applications and situations.

Using 3D animation in e-learning courses

3D animation is the digital three-dimensional display of images, the movement of which adds a vivid, realistic and at the same time entertaining tone to the final outcome, as it is reminiscent of cartoons and digital games. It is considered as a powerful learning tool.

vLMS e-learning system for the maritime industry

SQLearn’s vLMS is a web based e-learning system specifically designed for providing learning material and management of the e-learning courses in the shipping industry. vLMS can be used from any modern PC and it helps familiarizing the crew as well as the commander with the ship but also with the daily procedures of the ship. The technology used in vLMS allows seamless use in conditions with low internet connection speed or no internet connection at all. The vLMS system is a specialized solution for e-learning for the shipping industry.

What we are learning from online education

In this TED Talk Daphne Koller is enticing top universities to put their most intriguing courses online for free — not just as a service, but as a way to research how people learn.

Which elearning course type should you choose?

When it comes to elearning course development there are a number of options available depending on your needs and budget. Some of the most popular options are presented in this post

The LMS app brings elearning to tablets

TheLMSapp puts an entire Learning Management System (LMS) at your fingertips, eliminating the need for a desktop or a laptop computer.

Designing e-learning content for mobile devices

The majority of internet users will eventually—soon!—connect to our content with mobile devices first. Compared to 2011, consumers now spend 54 percent more time with their connected devices, 49 percent more time talking and texting, and 29 percent more time watching videos on their mobile devices.

Coursera and Traditional Higher Education

Could high-quality MOOCs eventually do to traditional colleges and universities what Craigslist has done to classified advertising in newspapers and what Wikipedia has done to encyclopedias? In other words, could Coursera and its ilk replace a $250,000 college degree and decimate the world of brick-and-mortar colleges and universities?

How teachers can use Pinterest

How teachers can use Pinterest to organize lesson plans, distribute curricula, collaborate with other faculty, and even encourage student participation.

How online education changes the way we learn

Over the past decade or so, the Internet has become a huge source of information and education, especially for those who might be short on time, money or other resources. And it’s not just crowdsourced data collections like Wikipedia or single-topic blogs that encourage individual learning; huge corporations and nonprofits are making online education and virtual classrooms a very formal affair these days.

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