Leadership and Management

Effective leadership varies not only depending on the task, job or function that needs to be accomplished, but also on the profile of the person or group that is being influenced. Good and effective leaders are those who are flexible and adaptive when it comes to their approaches.

Under SOLAS requirements, vessels must complete drills on board at regular intervals to ensure that personnel and equipment are ready for emergencies that may develop. STCW amendments also require training to be conducted onboard to allow seafarers to renew their STCW certification without the need to complete the full course again every 5 years. Making the drills effective and useful is, therefore, a priority for vessel managers and Masters to ensure the training is relevant, no time is wasted and the seafarers receive value from the exercises.

Risk assessment and mitigation in marine engineering, within the merchant navy, is a comprehensive process crucial for maritime safety and environmental protection. It involves identifying a wide range of risks, from operational and technical to environmental and human-related. Implementing safety management systems (SMS) and complying with international safety codes like ISM are vital.

Normal, healthy workplaces experience their share of conflict. When handled properly, a conflict can be beneficial to you and your colleagues. You free yourself from negative emotions & stress and develop stronger relationships with your colleagues. As you improve your well being, you also improve your job performance.

This course introduces the legislation and guidance for Bridge Watch Handovers. The learner will explore the fundamental principles of handing over the watch as well as the practical applications.

The same experience can be lived entirely differently depending on how one is willing to face it. Therefore, we can say that our mental attitude influences the result of the experience. NLP helps us become aware of the impact that words, gestures, and thoughts have on ourselves and the people we communicate with.

This course aims to enhance leadership and managerial skills among maritime professionals. It uses real-world case studies to understand leadership's essential role in maritime operations. Critical areas like decision-making, conflict resolution, fatigue management, crisis management and emergency response are explored to equip professionals for high-stress maritime situations. Additionally, the course includes modules on shipboard human resource management, ensuring students learn practical skills for improved operational efficiency and safety in the maritime sector.

When you give corrective feedback to people, you aim at motivating them to change their actions or behaviours and improve their performance. To reach that goal, feedback must be expressed in a constructive manner.

Being able to respectfully, sincerely and constructively express your thoughts, desires and concerns in the face of a potential conflict or stressful situation is being assertive.

In the dynamic world of the Merchant Navy, the Environmental Officer plays a vital role in championing environmental protection and sustainability at sea. As the custodian of our oceans and marine ecosystems, the Environmental Officer is committed to minimising the industry’s environmental impact and ensuring compliance with international regulations. With a focus on pollution prevention, waste management, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction, the Environmental Officer is instrumental in shaping a greener and more responsible maritime future.

This guide is the compiled work between Chalmers- and Linnaeus University and is designed to give the crew that are involved in On-Board Training, guidance on regulations, tasks as supervisors as well as how to use ISF Training Record Books.

Poor time management can lead to many negative outcomes. For example, deadlines being missed, staff becoming more stressed and organisations losing money; putting jobs at risk.

In this course, we will look at how to effectively manage our time, in and out of work. By doing so, we can become more productive, have more time for breaks, improve our mental health and lead a happier life.

This course is important for all workers, as effective time management is a skill that everyone should be working on continuously. As we will see in this course, there are always ways to improve ...