Ship Operations and Management

Overview:

Introduction:

Ship operations and management encompass the structured coordination of technical, regulatory, and logistical systems required to ensure vessel efficiency, safety, and compliance. These systems address navigation, maintenance, crew management, cargo handling, and institutional oversight. The training program introduces models used to govern shipboard activities, operational scheduling, regulatory frameworks, and ship shore communication methods within defined maritime environments.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify structural elements involved in shipboard operations and vessel coordination.

• Classify regulatory requirements governing commercial ship management.

• Outline procedures for technical oversight, maintenance scheduling, and compliance.

• Evaluate operational models for crew planning, safety structuring, and cargo control.

• Examine systems linking vessel activities with shore-based management functions.

Targeted Audience:

• Ship Superintendents and Technical Managers.

• Marine Operations Coordinators.

• Port and Fleet Management Staff.

• Compliance and Safety Officers.

• Maritime Administrators and Ship Owners.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Core Functions of Shipboard Operations:

• Classification principles of onboard departments and their responsibilities.

• Overview of daily operations, including navigation, maintenance, and safety routines.

• How to structure shipboard documentation and reporting cycles.

• Vessel readiness procedures for departure and arrival.

• Relationship between ship operations and voyage planning.

Unit 2:

Regulatory Compliance in Ship Management:

• International frameworks, including SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code, and MLC.

• Flag state and port state control inspection structures.

• Procedures for obtaining required vessel certificates.

• Procedures for compliance reporting and record keeping.

• Role of classification societies in regulatory verification.

Unit 3:

Technical Maintenance and Operational Oversight:

• Preventive maintenance planning for mechanical and electrical systems.

• Oversight on dry docking and inspection schedules.

• Inventory control measures for critical spares and equipment.

• Monitoring criteria of onboard systems and equipment status.

• The role of structured reporting of deficiencies and planned corrective actions.

Unit 4:

Crew Management and Onboard Safety:

• Organizational structures of crew roles and responsibilities.

• Crew rotation models and manning procedures.

• Oversight on health, safety, and welfare requirements under maritime labor standards.

• Oversight on safety drills, emergency preparedness, and internal audits.

• Institutional procedures for training, evaluation, and onboard communication.

Unit 5:

Vessel Coordination and Shore-Based Integration:

• Communication channels between ship and shore offices.

• Role of fleet operations centers in real time support.

• Systems for voyage monitoring and deviation alerts.

• Coordination principles of supply, port services, and bunkering.

• Oversight on voyage performance reviews and operational reporting.