Maritime Human Resource Management Course
Course Overview
• Understand the Concept of Maritime Human Resources: Explain the meaning of maritime human resources, the concept of crew and manning a vessel, and the structure of the world maritime labor market.
• Analyze Maritime Human Resource Management Systems: Analyze the system and fundamental processes of managing maritime human resources and integrate theoretical perspectives on ways to build bridges between people from diverse cultures.
• Evaluate Strategies for Managing Maritime Human Resources: Compare and evaluate strategies for managing maritime human resources, both onboard and ashore, placing emphasis on ethical behavior.
Training Format:In-class, Virtual, In-house
Location:Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Kigali
Language:English, French
Nigeria Price:
₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$5500
Rwanda Price:
$6000
Nigeria Price:₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price:
$4000
Kenya Price:
$4000
Rwanda Price:
$4000
Nigeria Price: ₦350000
Int'l., (Nigeria) Price:
$1000
Ghana Price: $4000
Kenya Price: $4000
Rwanda Price: $4000
• Introduction to Shipping: Overview of the shipping industry and its dynamics.
• Management Principles: Functions of management, organizational behaviors, and human resource management principles, policies, procedures, and systems.
• Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility: Importance of ethics and corporate social responsibility in the maritime industry.
• Leadership Concepts and Applications: Leadership concepts and their applications in the maritime industry.
• Crew Department Structure and Operations: Structure and daily operations of the crew department in a shipping company.
• Cooperation with Other Departments: Cooperation between the crew department and other departments within a shipping company.
• Variable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs): Presentation and analysis of different types of CBAs, including their advantages and disadvantages.
• Recruitment, Retention, Promotion, Evaluation, and Training: Major aspects related to seafarers, including documentation, recruitment, retention, promotion, evaluation, and training.
• Collaboration with Manning Agencies: Collaboration of ship management companies with manning agencies or their own manning branches abroad.
• Self-Development and Personnel Management: Importance of self-development and personnel management in the maritime industry.
1ST BATCH: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 — Friday, February 20, 2026.
2ND BATCH: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — Friday, June 19, 2026.
3RD BATCH: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 — Friday, October 16, 2026.
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.
