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Spinnaker work with industry experts to provide a wide range of training courses essential for those working in the maritime industry today. 

The courses are ideal for those looking to improve their shipping knowledge or are new to the industry. 

Full details regarding the course content can be found on the Maritime Training Courses page and the next available dates are detailed below. 

Maritime Talent Management

An introductory course tailored to address the unique challenges of human resource management in the maritime industry. It covers crew management strategies, training and development programs, welfare issues, and retention strategies. The course also explores feedback from the Seafarers Happiness Index, the impact of automation on maritime jobs and strategies for managing a diverse, global workforce. Practical exercises are included to reinforce understanding and skills. 

  • Next Programme: 9th June and 1st December 2025

Fundamentals of ESG for Shipping

This course introduces the main regulations and best practice in each of the Environmental, Social, and Governance domains. The course provides delegates with an understanding of the IMO's emissions regimes, latest thinking on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and how governance codes affect the shipping business model. It refers to industry best practice and the state-of-play of decarbonisation, social and governance corporate behaviour in shipping.

  • 3rd February, 14th April, 16th June, 8th September and 27th October 2025

Decarbonising Shipping

This course introduces the main IMO and EU regulations which will enforce shipping's transition to net zero. It covers policies in the major shipping nations and regions and a full review of EEDI, EEXI, CII and their likely implications. Delegates benefit from a full description of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and how shipping will be covered by it, including a checklist of actions to comply with the ETS. The course introduces the main low-carbon and zero carbon fuels such as LNG, methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, fuel cells, batteries, biofuels and e-fuels and covers the advantages and disadvantages of each for ship types and business models. Covers Poseidon Principles, charterer attitudes, and the likely effects of decarbonisation on shipping business model and market structure.

  • Next Programme: 29th May and 4th November 2025

Maritime Risk for Shore Managers

An introductory course focusing on maritime risks for shore managers. The course provides an overview of key maritime risks and regulations. It covers international maritime law, safety protocols, environmental regulations, and emerging operational threats. Participants will gain a solid foundation in risk management practices essential for shore-based maritime roles.

  • Next Programme: 12th May and 13th October 2025

An Introduction to Shipping Market Fundamentals

This course gives delegates a brief but thorough introduction to the business of global shipping. Students learn about how the business of hiring ships to move cargoes works; the roles of different market participants; how ships are financed and how to make money from them; how asset markets work; how the industry is regulated; and how ESG principles are affecting the world of shipping

  • Next Programme: 4th April 2025

An Introduction to Maritime Technology & Innovation

This introductory course explores cutting-edge technologies reshaping the shipping industry. It covers autonomous vessels, AI applications in shipping, blockchain in logistics, and other emerging technologies. The course aims to provide an overall understanding of how these innovations are transforming maritime operations and their potential future impact. A more comprehensive 7-week is also available subject to demand.

  • Next Programme: 3rd March & 21st July 2025

Heading off a Maritime Crisis

This introductory course focuses on preparing shipping industry professionals for crisis situations. It covers risk assessment and mitigation strategies, emergency response protocols and effective crisis communication. Through case studies and simulations, participants will develop skills to handle various crisis scenarios specific to the maritime industry, including media management.

  • Next Programme: 14th April & 15th September 2025

Valuing Ships

This course takes delegates through the process so that they have the skills and tools to perform their own valuations, or to critique valuations they are given. Covers all major ship types: bulk carriers, container ships, oil and gas tankers, pax/roro. Teaches delegates to understand key technical characteristics of vessels that affect valuation, how to collect and store data, and how to track value changes over time. Worked examples give students a chance to create their own valuations using current market data.

  • Next Programme: 6th June and 5th December 2025

A Primer in Shipping Markets Analysis

This seven-week course guides delegates through best practice in data collection, validation, analysis and reporting. Delegates learn good practice in housekeeping, report generation, presentation skills, how to write about shipping in its macro-economic context, and how to analyse and forecast supply, demand, earnings and values.

The course has six weekly modules, each requiring around six hours work and includes a weekly tutorial.

  • Next Programme: 1st May 2025

Contact us for more information on the Maritime Training Courses

Helen McCaughran

Marketing & Business Development Manager

+44 (0)1702 481643

Monique Turner

Senior Business Development Consultant

+44 (0)1702 481637

Our thanks should be to you for delivering a very interesting and engaging presentation.

T.L., Cambridge Academy of Transport
July 2019

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