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.
All the courses listed below can be run as tailored programmes in-house and in-person for organisations looking to deliver training to 10+ employees.
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.
This course is designed to provide a foundation for newcomers in the Human Resources and Crewing side of a maritime business, equipping them with essential knowledge and skills for managing people and crewing requirements effectively.
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.
This course is designed for delegates who have some ESG responsibility in a shipping industry business, for instance HR professionals, accounting and finance professionals, fuel buyers, chartering executives, investor relations staff, board level and c-suite executives.
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.
Staff at ship owners, managers, trading houses, customers of shipping including retailers and large corporates, services companies working with, or marketing to shipping companies. Engineers with markets in shipping.
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.
This course is designed for participants seeking to ensure that their current crisis management approaches and provisions are appropriate.
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
This course is designed for delegates who are not directly involved in operating or hiring ships but need to understand the business of shipping. They may be in general management, HR, industrial planning and strategy, government, professional services. They may be executives who are bringing their skills to shipping, e.g. sales, marketing or business development professionals; accountants and bookkeepers; engineers and chemists; risk managers and project managers.
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.
This course is designed for delegates who need to be able to value ships such as staff in ship owning, ship broking or surveying businesses, or delegates who need to be understand how ships are valued so that they can critique and compare values that they receive, such as staff at ship owners, banks and investment houses.
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.
This course is designed for delegates who are in their first role and have market research and analysis responsibilities.
This course includes face-to-face teaching time, group exercises and discussions. It covers the history and context of container shipping; the container ship fleet, owners and operators; supply chain management theory; and container shipping regulations.
This course is designed for delegates who need to be able to understand how container shipping works. They may be buyers for retailers or wholesalers; manufacturers exposed to global supply chains; seafaring staff coming ashore in new roles in liner companies; shipyards; ship owner, or ship management companies; professional services staff with exposure to container shipping; policy analysts and lawmakers with international trade briefs.
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.
This course is designed for delegates looking to adopt or apply technological solutions in the maritime industry or needing to understand the latest technological developments.
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.
This course is designed for candidates who are seeking to ensure that their current crisis management approaches and provisions are appropriate.
To register your interest, please email events@spinnaker-global.com
The anchor of a large ship can weigh over 20 tonnes—roughly the weight of four elephants!
The course was especially useful for me as someone not directly involved in managing vessels to understand why this is now a focus for my clients.