What is it?!
The UK Maritime Roadshow is a multi-faceted initiative aimed at promoting the maritime sector and encouraging participation in STEM fields, particularly among young people. It encompasses various programs, events, and initiatives, including the STEM Crew Maritime Roadshow and the Maritime UK Roadshow for Girls. These roadshows aim to inspire students to consider STEM careers in the maritime industry, highlighting its diverse and engaging opportunities. The Event was hosted by Liverpool John Moore’s University’s School of Engineering, in the Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science.
The Event!
Maritime UK ambassadors participated in a ‘Speed Networking’ session.
Networking took place with KS3 (years 7-9) age pupils during three 50 minute sessions. The pupils were prepared with a set of questions, and were able to ask anything they want to know about ambassadors and participants role in Maritime.
Activities!
STEM Activity 1 – Robotics, Programming and Automation – attendees will learn about programming, automation and control of autonomous systems and get to play with the latest robotics technology. This session will include the LEGO coding challenge.
Pictures (From Left to Right) -1) Immersive VR/AR headset for remote training/assessment and inspection of a vessel; 2) & 3) demonstration of Ada, the robot dog, by Dr. Sean Loughney (YSLiverpool chair), and it’s uses in inspection and maintenance of marine systems; 4) building and LEGO model vessels and route coding for autonomous applications.
STEM Activity 2 – Simulation – attendees will get to take part in a simulated rescue at sea involving RNLI lifeboats in Liverpool Bay using the 360 degree ship-handling simulator suite.
Pictures 5 – 7) – Demonstration of LJMU’s Bridge Simulator
Careers in Maritime Expo – Maritime companies and organisations were invited to exhibit at the Career in Maritime Expo.
Picture 8) – Women in Maritime; professional talk delivered by Anna Kaparaki a Marine Law Senior Solicitor/Lecturer in Maritime Law and voted 45/100 in 100 Top women in Shipping for 2024.