Specialist Diploma in Maritime Superintendency

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Overview

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Duration/Frequency:

285 Hours (1 Year)

Mode of Training:

Face-to-Face (Classroom Teaching), E-Learning

Course Objective

Elevating your career from sea operations to shore-based maritime leadership!

As the world’s leading ship management hub, Singapore continues to drive demand for maritime professionals who can lead vessel operations from shore with strong technical, operational, and management expertise.

As the only Specialist Diploma in Maritime Superintendency, you will gain the competencies required to manage modern fleets safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Aligned with the Skills Framework for Sea Transport, this course bridges operational sea experience with executive ship management capabilities, preparing you for roles in technical management, marine operations, compliance, and HSSEQ management. Explore the evolving demands of the global shipping industry, where operational excellence, regulatory compliance, sustainability and cost optimisation are critical to business success.

What You Will Learn

Understand the roles and responsibilities of maritime superintendents in fleet and vessel management
Learn through practical cases studies and apply operational, technical, regulatory, legal, and commercial knowledge in maritime operations
Manage vessel operations, dry docking, maintenance, and compliance with industry regulations and organisational policies
Develop competencies in HSSEQ management, operational efficiency, and cost optimisation strategies
Strengthen decision-making and coordination skills for safe, economic, and sustainable ship operations

Designed For

Current marine engineers, deck officers, technical personnel, and shipping professionals aspiring to become maritime superintendents, fleet managers, technical executives, or shore-based operations specialists within the global shipping and offshore industries. You may also be working in relevant fields such as mechanical engineering but looking for a mid-career switch to the maritime sector.

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This is a 1-year part-time course consisting of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates conducted over 2 semesters.

Post-Diploma Certificate	Key Modules
PDC 1 - Post-Diploma Certificate in Technical Management for Maritime Superintendent	- Maritime Superintendent & Shipping Landscape - Dry Docking Management - Fleet & Technical Management
PDC 2 - Post-Diploma Certificate in Maritime Legal, Quality & Financial Management	- Maritime Regulations & Conventions - Maritime Legal & Financial Management - Health, Safety, Security, Environmental & Quality Management

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