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 and dry docking to maritime law, insurance and cyber security.
- Welcome: moving from ship to shore
- Managing Risk Assessment
- Shipping KPIs
- Time & Information Management
- Reports to Owners
- Artificial Intelligence in a superintendent's work
- EU emissions and environmental regulations
- Emergency Response
- Emergency Response Workshops 1 & 2
- Quality assurance, codes, standards and documentation systems
- Management of Change
- Cost Control & Budgeting
- Insurance — placing policies
- Insurance — handling claims
- Dry Docking and Repair, part 1
- Managing safety, hazardous occurrences
- Reports to Owners
- Dry Docking and Repair, part 2
- Investigative Training
- Statutory Surveys
- Classification society rules, parts 1 & 2
- Ship registration, flag State, casualty investigation
- Port State Control (PSC)
- Major Damage Workshops 1 & 2
- Vetting and TMSA
- Permits to Work
- Commercial knowledge 1: maritime law and charters
- Commercial knowledge 2: responsibilities to charterers and owners
- Emissions and bunkers
- Sale & Purchase: MOAs and terms
- Insurance: root causes and claims documentation
- Salvage & Towage
- Environmental issues
- Negotiation, interpersonal skills and appraisals
- Cyber Security
- Course summary and feedback
- Media Training
- Maritime Law
- Review and written assessment 1 (3 hrs)
- Written assessments 2 and 3
