Research on the Training Mode of Compound Talents of Maritime Management in Vocational Colleges

Ziqi Xu

doi:10.70088/bj5pyj14

Authors

Ziqi Xu Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/bj5pyj14

Keywords:

vocational education, maritime management, interdisciplinary talents, talent cultivation, industry integration

Abstract

Against the backdrop of China's strategic initiatives to build a maritime power, transportation powerhouse, and shipping leader, the nation's shipping industry, maritime supervision, port operations, vessel management, and maritime emergency response are undergoing rapid transformation toward intelligentization, green development, internationalization, and legal compliance. This evolution has created an urgent demand for highly skilled professionals with interdisciplinary expertise. As the core platform for cultivating high-level applied talents in shipping and maritime fields, the vocational undergraduate maritime management program bears the critical mission of nurturing professionals who are "technically proficient, management-savvy, business-savvy, skill-driven, and visionary." However, current vocational undergraduate maritime management education still faces significant challenges, including unclear objectives, monotonous curricula, weak practical training, insufficient industry-education integration, and inadequate internationalization, ultimately failing to meet the industry's complex needs for interdisciplinary talent. Grounded in vocational undergraduate education and aligned with emerging maritime industry trends and competency requirements, this study constructs a tailored talent development model for maritime management professionals through six core dimensions: educational objectives, curriculum design, practical platforms, faculty development, industry-education collaboration, and comprehensive evaluation systems. Furthermore, it proposes actionable implementation pathways and robust safeguard mechanisms to enhance the overall quality of maritime management education. By addressing these systemic gaps, this research provides essential theoretical support and practical references for advancing the high-quality development of the global shipping industry and ensuring sustainable maritime operations.

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