Technical Ship Management Course
Become a Qualified Technical Ship Manager
This course is for those individuals wanting to take up a Technical Ship Manager’s position or to learn more about the issues faced in this role. Ideal for experienced professionals wishing to update their knowledge or people approaching this subject for the first time.
This course has been designed to develop and deepen your knowledge of Technical Ship Management. With this course you will gain an excellent understanding of the role of the Technical Ship Manager and in turn learn the skills required to run a ship with efficiency and success.
Duration:
12 – 18 months
Modules:
8 in total
Cost:
Diploma: £3,195
Certificate: £2,295
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If you’re ready to enrol, download the application form below.
Technical Ship ManagementDiploma vs Certification
Choose the right path for your career:
Diploma - £3,195
Ideal for anyone looking to gain a prestigious qualification & recognised certification for a rewarding career in xxx.
Certificate - £2,295
Ideal for anyone looking to learn more about the course materical and learn more about the industry.
Vessel Operations & Maritime Engineering Training
Module subjects include a range of exciting and challenging topics such as project management, the ship life cycle, financial considerations, and emergency preparation and response.
The course consists of 8 modules, plus the choice of one specialist module. All students are required to successfully complete and pass the module assignments. Diploma students will also be required to sit and pass a final examination.
1. The Shipping Industry and the Role of the Superintendent
- The function of international shipping
- International regulation of shipping
- Flag states
- Classification societies and the role of class
- Industry organisations and information sources
- Shipping company organisation
- Role of the superintendent
2. Quality Assurance – Safety and Security
- Quality assurance
- Safety, security, health and environment
- Port state control
3. Essential Commercial and Shipping Law
- Law of contract
- Law of Tort (negligence)
- Liability in Contract and Tort
- International Maritime Law
- Flag State Law
- Collision and wreck removal
- Pollution
- Carriage of goods by sea
- Chartering and charterparties
- Pilotage
- Marine Insurance
- Ship sale and purchase documentation
4. Maintenance and Docking
- Compliance with international convention
- Classification Society compliance
- Principles of ship maintenance
- Planned maintenance
- Spares control
- Budgeting
- Monitoring ship performance
- Bunkering and bunker quality
- Vibration analysis
- Lubricating oil analysis
- Drydocking
- Corrosion and paint systems
- New building specifications, contracts and plans
- Touch typing
5. Finance Considerations
- Preparing an annual budget
- Monitoring cost against budget
- Cost controls
- Docking cost budget
- Purchasing
- Spares and logistics
- Monitoring of cost
- Critical equipment
- Audit
- Value Added Tax
- Bribery Act
- Anti money laundering
6. The Ship Life Cycle
- Registration of ship
- Purchase, sale, take over and delivery
- Ship recycling
- Inspections
7. Project Management and Reporting
- Project phases
- Work breakdown structure
- Objectives
- Deliverables
- Project planning
- Budget and financial planning
- Risk management
- Issue management
- Configuration management
- Quality management
- Project monitoring and reporting
- Change control
- Project library
8. Emergency Preparation and Response
- An introduction of emergency preparation and response
- Preparation and planning
- Communication
- Emergency organisation
- Training and drills
- Media
Specialist Module - Marine Superintendent
- Cargo Carriage
- Personnel
- Marine Insurance and law
- Accidents and incidents
- Information capture and reporting
- Records
- Chartering
- Control of operations
- Trim, stability and longitudinal strength
- Nautical equipment
Specialist Module - Technical Superintendent
- Hull
- Materials
- Machinery
- Electrical safety
- Control systems
- Technical equipment
Student Success Story
Studying with MTA has been a game-changer for me
Studying the Yacht Brokerage diploma with the Maritime Training Academy has been a game-changer for me. It was challenging, but the knowledge I gained and the confidence it gave me, especially as a woman in the yachting industry, is priceless. I’m now pursuing the Superyacht Operations diploma to keep pushing myself forward. Learning never stops, and it’s what sets you apart.
Bianca Balfour
Yacht Brokerage, Superyacht Operations
Meet the Course Director
Ian Biles
Managing Director at Maritime Services International
Ian has led MSI to become one of the world’s leading surveying companies. Ian’s qualifications include: Master Mariner, RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, Naval Architect (BEng Ship Science) and Business Management (MA Business Management).
Practically Ian has attended numerous shipyards throughout the world for new building, ship repair and ship conversion including extended periods in both Singapore (Jurong) and Dubai (Dubai World) together with dockings in Mexico, Romania, Turkey, China, Bulgaria, Greece, Germany, France, Egypt, Itally, Spain, Gibraltar, Malta, Cuba, Portugal and the UK.
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Why Choose The Maritime Training Academy?
Flexible
Online learning allows you to study in your own time, at your own pace from anywhere in the world. This saves on travel and classroom costs and allows you to fit your studies around your job and progress your career.
Supportive
While the nature of distance learning is independent study, we recognise the importance of support. Students can contact us at any time during their course for assistance and our team of industry experts are always on hand for advice.
Expertise
We have over 50 industry experts writing, developing and advising on our course material. We truly believe that allowing students to tap into their expertise and knowledge is of the utmost importance to fulfil your dream career.
If you would prefer to complete this as a classroom-based course, please contact us.