On September 9, 2026, the first session of the 2026 National Magnetic Compass Adjuster Training Course, was officially held at Jiangsu Shipping College. This event was hosted by the China Institute of Navigation (CIN) and co-organized by the Nautical Branch of Jiangsu Comprehensive Transportation Society and Jiangsu Shipping College, officially opened at Jiangsu Shipping College. Forty trainees from eight magnetic compass branches nationwide attended the opening ceremony.
Several leaders also presented at the ceremony including Liu Shun, Secretary-General of China Institute of Navigation, Jiang Sheng, Supervisor of the Magnetic Compass Technical Service Department, Li Jun, Vice President of the Nautical Branch of Jiangsu Comprehensive Transportation Society, and Professor Ji Benshan from Jiangsu Shipping College. The ceremony was chaired by Xue Conghua, Dean of the School of Nautical Technology, Jiangsu Shipping College.
Vice President Li Jun extended thanks to the Maritime Safety Administration of the Ministry of Transport, China Institute of Navigation and Jiangsu Maritime Safety Administration, and warmly welcomed trainees from across the country. He outlined the overall arrangement of training for magnetic compass adjusters, and stressed that the training provider should deliver quality services to trainees and guarantee training quality. Secretary-General Liu Shun thanked all organizations supporting and assisting this training. He briefed participants on the overall magnetic compass technical services delivered by the Institute in recent years, and set specific requirements for the co-organizer, trainees and instructors. First, the co-organizer shall strictly abide by relevant regulations. Second, trainees should cherish this learning opportunity, study diligently and engage actively in interactions. Third, instructors shall prioritize case-based teaching to help trainees translate knowledge into practice. Professor Ji Benshan delivered a detailed introduction to the training curriculum and teaching arrangements.
This training will further strengthen the team building of magnetic compass adjusters under China Institute of Navigation and provide solid technical support for the safety of ship navigation.