New program advances AI skills in the maritime industry

The Human Resources Sectorial Committee of the Maritime Industry (CSMOIM) is introducing a new artificial intelligence (AI) training program, offered in French, as part of its efforts to strengthen skills development in Quebec’s maritime sector. Developed in partnership with Vooban, a company specializing in AI and digital transformation, the program aims to help workers and organizations understand how these technologies can be applied to their operations and make the most of their potential.

The new program reflects the growing role of digital technologies across the maritime industry and aims to build skills suited to this changing environment. Among the topics covered, participants will learn the fundamentals of AI and generative AI, explore key tools and applications, and examine practical opportunities to streamline and optimize activities based on the specific needs of maritime organizations.

Another important component of the training focuses on the responsible use of these technologies. By addressing data governance, ethics and cybersecurity, the program will outline the key principles and safeguards needed to ensure the safe and responsible use of AI.

With AI steadily changing how the maritime industry operates, the program addresses a technology that is also playing an increasing role in sustainable practices. In recent years, various tools have been developed to address needs ranging from preventing ship collisions with whales and managing underwater and port noise to optimizing fuel consumption and strengthening climate resilience. By sharing the knowledge and skills needed to use these technologies effectively, the program aims to encourage informed AI adoption within an industry where innovation, efficiency and sustainable development increasingly intersect.

Seven online courses make up the 10-hour program, with each course available to be taken separately. An asynchronous video module will be released on October 26, 2026, and the six live courses will follow starting November 10. The training will be offered in two cohorts, one in fall 2026 and the other in winter 2027.

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