Did You Know?

Why is efficiently managing the drydock process important?
Drydocking is a complex activity which requires a skilled ship superintendent to handle a myriad of issues that could arise during a vessel’s time on drydock. Mishandling any part of this process can result in lost time and money.

Ship Superintendent – General, is a comprehensive training portfolio consisting of nine courses. 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 general ship and shore-side 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

Financial Management for Ships: Budget and Cost Control, Purchasing, Purchase, Sale, Takeover and Delivery

Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Safety and Risk Management, Emergency Response, Health and Environment, Ship Recycling

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

Marine Insurance and Law Maritime Law, Marine Insurance

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


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