
Aims
- To develop leadership skills tailored for shipboard command roles.
- To enhance the Master’s and Chief Engineers’ ability to lead diverse, multicultural crews effectively.
- To strengthen decision-making under pressure while balancing safety, efficiency, and crew welfare.
- To promote awareness and practices that support mental health, resilience, and overall well-being on board.
- To align leadership approaches with international maritime standards, company policies, and human factors best practices.
Course Objectives
On completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Apply practical leadership techniques to manage teams in both routine and crisis situations.
- Recognise and address stress, fatigue, and wellbeing challenges among crew members.
- Foster a culture of open communication, trust, and psychological safety onboard.
- Demonstrate strategies for conflict resolution and effective multicultural team management.
- Integrate wellbeing practices into daily operations without compromising safety or performance.
- Strengthen their personal leadership style while aligning with company objectives and maritime regulatory frameworks.
Course Modules
Module 1: Leadership in the Maritime Context
Module 2: Human Factors and Crew Dynamics
Module 3: Crew Wellbeing and Mental Health
Module 4: Effective Communication and Conflict Management
Module 5: Decision-Making and Crisis Leadership
Module 6: Building a Positive Safety Culture
- Teacher: AIMS MARITIME