Focal Points of the Consultative Network on Technical Assistance meet at EMSA

The Focal Points of the Consultative Network on Technical Assistance (CNTA) gathered at EMSA this week in hybrid format.
 
Delegates were provided with an update on the activities of the EMSA Academy in 2023 and the positive feedback received from participants, which was confirmed at the meeting.
 
The learning services offered by EMSA were recognised to be of added value, and fully integrated in the efforts at national level to ensure the continuous upskilling of personnel, as part of common efforts to foster national capacity.
 
The CNTA was also informed about the latest developments and enhancements for the EMSA Academy toolbox, which includes the Maritime Knowledge Centre (MaKCs), the Virtual Reality Environment for Ship Inspections (VRESI) and the eLaboratory.
 
The core part of the meeting was the identification of possible learning services for 2025, based on the needs expressed by the Member States and the Training Need Analysis performed by the EMSA Academy.
 
This exercise reflected both the existing services already offered as part of the Agency’s course catalogue as well as possible new services to be developed, focusing mainly on issues related to the green transition and the new legislation entering into force in the EU for the maritime domain, for the specific job profiles falling within the remit of the Agency.
 
The meeting was characterised by lively and interactive discussions and resulted in a proposal for learning services for 2025, which will be submitted to the EMSA Administrative Board for consideration at its June meeting and subsequent inclusion in the Agency’s work programme for 2025.