Hosted by Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology , supported by National Institute for Sea Training Date : 10 September, 2007 Venue : Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Objective of the seminar : With the rapid progress of IT (Information Technology), the methods of MET (Maritime Education and Training) have been largely changed. The new education and training methods such as the BRM (Bridge Resource Management) training with high quality ship maneuvering simulator, the maritime e-learning network via internet, the remote maritime education using broad-band satellite communication, etc. have been developed. In this seminar, the new methods of MET being developed at the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, National Institute for Sea Training, and foreign MET institutions are introduced, and in addition, the discussion to promote new cooperation between MET institutions and shipping companies is planned. For Further details Contact: Professor H. Hagiwara, Secretariat of International Seminar on Advanced MET Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology 2-1-6 Etchujima, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8533, Japan e-mail: [email protected] fax: 81-3-5245-7382 or Contact GlobalMET Secretariat