Did You Know?

How well do you know your vessel’s machinery and maintenance programs?

  • Your planned maintenance system(PMS) on board
  • Evaluating the performance of your main engine(s)
  • Designating and supplying critical spares
  • Safe working practices for all repairs/maintenance

Ship Superintendent – Technical is a comprehensive training portfolio consisting of nine courses for a Port Engineer.  Specialized training is necessary to become good and successful ship superintendents and the program is designed to provide the necessary management skills to supervise and support ship operations, and upkeep and maintenance from ashore. All courses meet DNVs Competence of Ship Superintendents, 3.301, Element 3 standards.


Course Curriculum:

Corporate and Social Responsibility:

Industry Organizations, Role of Superintendent, Personnel Management

Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE)

Safety and Risk Management, Emergency Response, Health and Environment, Ship Recycling

Hull, Machinery and Maintenance

Hull, Machinery, Maintenance

International Conventions, Flag States and Port States

International Conventions, Flag State and Registration of Ships, Port State Control

Project Management and Quality Assurance

Project Management, Quality Assurance

Reporting, Recordkeeping and Information Technology

Reporting and Record Keeping, Information Technology

Ship inspection, Certification and Surveys

Ship Inspections, Certification and Survey of Ships, Classification Society

Ship Performance, Drydocking and Repairs

Monitoring of Ships Performance, Drydocking and repairs, Corrosion Protection and Painting Systems 

Technical Equipment, Control Systems and Materials

Technical Equipment, Ship Manager’s Responsibilities, Materials


The Benefits of Learn America’s Blended/Online Industry Recognized Credentials:

  • Flexible course enrollment

  • Interactive online program proctored by industry experts

  • Affordable and convenient with volume license discounts for corporate customers

  • DNV approved certificate of completion issued upon successful program completion