Live virtual classroom

Superintendents play a critical role in ship management. Ships are increasingly sophisticated assets and their operation is a complex business.

To secure safe and efficient operations and achieve economic success, shipping companies rely on superintendents. A superintendent’s ability to identify hazards, analyze risks, identify and evaluate options and take action, determines the flow of the shipping process.

The course touches on all the main topics where the superintendent needs to be in control, from classification and statutory matters, to hull and machinery, and not forgetting the all-important management systems.

Emphasis will be given on:

• Class concept and Class systematics
• Class Fleet in Service rules
• Machinery surveys systematics and  machinery survey arrangements
• Machinery damage and postponements
• Hull strength and simple beam theory
• Hull inspections and Hull damage
• Statutory regulations,
• MARPOL & Environment (overview and latest developments)
• SOLAS (overview and latest developments)
• Overview of management systems in shipping. Quality assurance and  auditing practices
• Port State Control (overview and latest developments)

Objectives: The objectives of the course were to provide the participants with the knowledge and understanding necessary to fulfill the role of a superintendent within the organization of a shipping company. Statutory regulations and Class systematics were also explained, including relevant statutory and classification requirements, and a practical approach to structural problems and machinery survey schemes.

Entry Requirements: Experience in shipping and familiarity with maritime regulations prior to the course as many issues must be seen as clarifications and updates

Who should attend: Personnel involved in ship management, and in particular ship owners’ superintendents

Duration: 4 days (10:00 – 15:30)

Language: Lecture & Material in English

Date: 24-27 June 2025
Location: Live Virtual Classroom (link to be provided)
Time Schedule: 10:00hrs – 15:30hrs
Trainer: Mr. Gökhan DEMİRÇİLER, DNV’s Maritime Academy Trainer
Course Fee: EURO 1250/delegate (plus VAT)
Enrolment Deadline: June 16th

Important information for successful course completion:

• This course will be conducted online, therefore an internet connection is required.
• Participants are required to communicate and interact verbally, visually and in written form throughout the training course since the interaction between the trainer and participants is important for successful course completion.
• A connected camera, microphone, or audio headset during the course always enhances the quality of training.

To enroll in this course visit our Training Portal DNV External – Browse Catalogue.

Should you require additional information or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact at Vassilia.Dimitrakou@dnv.com.