Target group:
Maritime professionals in leadership roles onboard and ashore, those in leadership roles like captains, senior officers, junior officers close to promotion, students, and shipping company personnel.
Description:
Critical areas like decision-making, conflict resolution, fatigue management, crisis management and emergency response are explored to equip professionals for high-stress maritime situations. Additionally, the course includes modules on shipboard human resource management, ensuring students learn practical skills for improved operational efficiency and safety in the maritime sector. The course starts by laying the foundation of leadership and management in maritime operations, including an overview of relevant international maritime conventions. Students will gain insights into various leadership styles and techniques, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively and manage teams in maritime settings. The course then explores decision-making and problem-solving processes, conflict resolution, and fatigue management techniques to help ensure operational effectiveness. In the following section, students will develop skills in crisis management, emergency response, and risk management, learning how to navigate through unforeseen challenges in maritime operations. The final part of the course focuses on shipboard human resources and performance management. It outlines the principles of effective resource management and workload management, with a choice between focusing on managing onboard operations and logistics or Health, Safety and Environmental Management. The course provides practical case studies in resource management, providing students with a hands-on understanding of these critical areas in the maritime industry. To conclude, we'll assess your understanding with a comprehensive quiz. It is important to stress that you always orient yourself towards your ship's specifications and follow your shipping company-approved procedures.