Oceans Apart, One Voyage: IntegratingCollaborative Online InternationalLearning into Maritime Education.

Dr Adele Merlino Ph.D | Anthony Rogone MS | Captain Abhinandan Prasad

Maritime education today stands at the intersection of tradition, regulation, and rapidly evolving global expectations. As the maritime industry continues to operate as the backbone of international trade, transporting nearly 90% of global goods, the competence of maritime professionals must extend beyond technical proficiency. It must not only encompass regulatory literacy and environmental stewardship, but also the ability to operate effectively in multicultural environments.

This article examines a COIL-based collaboration between SUNY Maritime College in the United States and Lyceum-Northwestern University in the Philippines. The initiative brought together