Technical Superintendent Training Course

NEW: An in-depth exploration of the Technical Superintendent's role, for existing or future ship managers seeking to contribute more to their organisations.

Objectives

The aim of this 3-day training is to provide Technical Superintendents with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to fulfil their dynamic and demanding role within shipping companies. Designed to meet the requirements of the ISM Code (MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.8), and DNV-ST-0009 Standard for Competence of ship’s superintendents, this comprehensive course provides a thorough foundation in technical operations, maintenance planning, dry-docking, class and statutory surveys and regulatory compliance issues.

 

Entrance requirements

Sea-going experience as an officer/engineer or shore experience in ship management/operation

Who should attend:
Marine/QHSE Superintendents, Technical assistants, Officers and Engineers, Marine consultants and Personnel from state-owned companies operating ships

Duration: 3 days

The Technical Superintendent bridges the gap between ship and shore, ensuring that vessels meet technical, safety and regulatory standards for optimal performance. 

This course provides an in depth exploration of the role, covering daily operations such as vessel support, machinery and hull surveys, budgeting and purchasing, alongside key processes regarding dry-docking and incident investigation. Participants will gain insights into classification activities, statutory certificates and compliance with maritime regulations, including energy efficiency and GHG reduction measures.
Structured as an interactive and modular programme, the course combines theoretical knowledge with practical case studies, encouraging participants to share experiences and tackle real-world scenarios. Topics such as cyber security, deficiency handling and vessel performance monitoring address the evolving demands of technical ship management. 
By the end of the course, participants will have a gained a solid basis on which to continue building a sustainable career in technical ship management. A final short test and the course certificate serve to validate the acquired knowledge, enhancing the participant’s credibility and value within their organization. 
Further training recommendations for continuing professional development as a ship superintendent are available upon request.

Key focus areas:

  • Core responsibilities in vessel maintenance, repairs and dry-docking
  • Interaction between shipping company departments and maritime stakeholders
  • Application of class systematics, statutory surveys and risk management
  • Supporting functions of Marine/QHSE Superintendent
  • Technical compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL and Energy Efficiency measures
  • Practical skills for budgeting, purchasing and incident investigation
  • Leadership, communication, and emergency response for effective shore-side support

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