A proven programme — now in Poland
Moving from a career at sea to shore-based work does not have to be stressful. The Officer Training Centre in Gdynia is organising a special course for those considering a career as a Superintendent. The course equips seafarers — as well as people from outside the maritime industry — with the skills and knowledge needed to advance their careers as valued professionals working ashore.
There is a significant shortage of suitably qualified and experienced Ship Superintendents on the labour market. In response, we have developed an effective training programme, delivered for many years — and now we are running it in Poland, the country that supplies the largest number of European seafarers.
The training was initially intended for newly appointed inspectors, but over time it has grown into a solid foundation covering all aspects of ship operation. In recognition of its quality, the programme has been endorsed by IMarEST and the Nautical Institute. The instructors are practitioners, and the entire course is supervised by Capt. Kuba Szymański.
Why this course
Proven tools and practical skills essential for shore-based work.
Endorsed by IMarEST and the Nautical Institute
A programme recognised by leading international maritime institutions — a guarantee of quality and market recognition.
Practitioner instructors
Classes are led by active professionals, and the entire course is supervised by Capt. Kuba Szymański.
Full scope of ship operation
A solid foundation covering all aspects of shore-based work — from risk assessment through dry docking to maritime law.
A response to a real shortage
The market lacks qualified Ship Superintendents. This course opens up a new career path.
Who is this course for
The course is suitable for all sectors of the maritime industry.
Course programme — 14–23 September 2026
Ten intensive days: from risk assessment, technical diagnostics and emergency response to insurance, artificial intelligence and communication.
- 09:00–09:50 Welcome: Moving From Ship to Shore
- 10:00–11:45 Managing Risk Assessment
- 12:00–13:00 Shipping KPIs
- 13:45–15:15 Time Management
- 15:30–17:00 Safety Statistics
- 09:00–10:30 Hague–Visby Rules and Implications for Ship Managers
- 10:45–12:00 Legal Responsibility of Ship Managers: ISPS and ISM
- 13:45–15:30 IMarEST – Benefit of the Professional Body
- 15:40–17:00 New Technologies in Fuel Management
- 09:00–10:30 Vibration Diagnostics for Ship Equipment
- 10:40–11:50 Hull & Main Propulsion Diagnostics – Vibration
- 12:00–13:00 Diesel Engine Diagnostics
- 13:45–16:00 Emergency Response Workshop
- 16:00–17:00 Discussion / wash-up
- 09:00–10:50 Vetting & TMSA
- 11:00–13:00 Managing Safety & Hazardous Occurrences
- 13:45–15:00 Management of Change
- 15:10–17:00 Cyber Security
- 09:00–11:00 Investigative Training
- 11:10–13:00 Major Damage Workshops 1 & 2
- 13:45–15:00 Dry Docking & Repairs
- 15:10–17:00 Cost Control & Budgeting
- 09:00–13:00 Media Training
- 13:45–16:00 Media Training
- 16:10–17:00 Debrief
- 09:00–10:30 Port State Control
- 10:30–13:00 Emotional Intelligence (parallel session)
- 10:45–13:00 Stress (parallel session)
- 13:45–15:00 Data Collection
- 15:10–17:00 Emergency Response Exercise
- 09:00–10:30 Accident Investigation Board
- 10:40–13:00 Negotiation & Interpersonal Skills
- 13:45–15:00 Artificial Intelligence
- 15:10–17:00 Artificial Intelligence
- 09:00–10:50 Art of Writing Reports
- 11:00–13:00 International Communication
- 13:45–15:00 Insurance
- 15:10–17:00 Insurance
- 09:00–12:00 Review and Assessment – Paper 1
Classes run daily 9:00–17:00 with a lunch break 13:00–13:45; the final day (23 September) is the assessment, 9:00–12:00.
