The Maritime Human Resource Management and Crew Performance Development Training Course provides professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage human resources effectively within the maritime industry. As part of the Shipping, Maritime and Ports Training Courses specialization under the Management category, this programme focuses on strengthening Maritime HR practices, improving crew performance, and developing workforce management strategies that support safe and efficient shipping operations.
Participants will learn how to recruit, develop, retain, and evaluate maritime personnel while ensuring compliance with international regulations, including STCW requirements. The course also covers crew welfare, professional training, competency management, and workforce planning to help shipping companies build a skilled, motivated, and high-performing maritime workforce.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the principles of Maritime HR management.
Develop effective recruitment and retention strategies for maritime personnel.
Implement workforce planning to meet operational requirements.
Improve crew competency through structured training programmes.
Support crew welfare and employee engagement initiatives.
Apply STCW competency and certification requirements.
Conduct crew performance evaluations and competency assessments.
Strengthen leadership and communication within maritime teams.
Improve compliance with maritime employment regulations.
Enhance organisational performance through effective human resource management.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
Maritime HR managers
Crew managers
Fleet managers
Shipping company managers
Marine personnel officers
Crewing agency professionals
Training and development managers
Operations managers
Marine superintendents
Ship masters and senior officers
Maritime compliance officers
Professionals responsible for crew management and human resources
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Maritime HR
Fundamentals of Maritime HR
Human resource management in shipping
Roles and responsibilities
Maritime workforce challenges
HR best practices
Module 2: Recruitment and Workforce Planning
Maritime recruitment strategies
Workforce planning
Crew scheduling
Talent acquisition
Succession planning
Module 3: STCW Compliance and Competency Management
STCW Convention requirements
Certification management
Competency assessment
Regulatory compliance
Training records management
Module 4: Crew Training and Professional Development
Designing maritime training programmes
Competency development
Leadership development
Career progression
Continuous professional learning
Module 5: Crew Welfare and Employee Engagement
Crew welfare programmes
Mental health awareness
Work-life balance at sea
Employee motivation
Retention strategies
Module 6: Performance Management and Leadership
Performance appraisal systems
Crew performance measurement
Coaching and mentoring
Conflict resolution
Team leadership
Module 7: Maritime Employment Law and HR Compliance