The Maritime Human Resource Management and Crew Performance Development Training Course offered by The British Academy For Training and Development provides professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage human resources effectively within the maritime industry. As part of the Shipping, Maritime and Ports Training Courses specialization under the Management category, this programme focuses on strengthening Maritime HR practices, improving crew performance, and developing workforce management strategies that support safe and efficient shipping operations.

Participants will learn how to recruit, develop, retain, and evaluate maritime personnel while ensuring compliance with international regulations, including STCW requirements. The course also covers crew welfare, professional training, competency management, and workforce planning to help shipping companies build a skilled, motivated, and high-performing maritime workforce.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of Maritime HR management.
• Develop effective recruitment and retention strategies for maritime personnel.
• Implement workforce planning to meet operational requirements.
• Improve crew competency through structured training programmes.
• Support crew welfare and employee engagement initiatives.
• Apply STCW competency and certification requirements.
• Conduct crew performance evaluations and competency assessments.
• Strengthen leadership and communication within maritime teams.
• Improve compliance with maritime employment regulations.
• Enhance organisational performance through effective human resource management.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• Maritime HR managers
• Crew managers
• Fleet managers
• Shipping company managers
• Marine personnel officers
• Crewing agency professionals
• Training and development managers
• Operations managers
• Marine superintendents
• Ship masters and senior officers
• Maritime compliance officers
• Professionals responsible for crew management and human resources

Module 1: Introduction to Maritime HR

• Fundamentals of Maritime HR
• Human resource management in shipping
• Roles and responsibilities
• Maritime workforce challenges
• HR best practices

Module 2: Recruitment and Workforce Planning

• Maritime recruitment strategies
• Workforce planning
• Crew scheduling
• Talent acquisition
• Succession planning

Module 3: STCW Compliance and Competency Management

• STCW Convention requirements
• Certification management
• Competency assessment
• Regulatory compliance
• Training records management

Module 4: Crew Training and Professional Development

• Designing maritime training programmes
• Competency development
• Leadership development
• Career progression
• Continuous professional learning

Module 5: Crew Welfare and Employee Engagement

• Crew welfare programmes
• Mental health awareness
• Work-life balance at sea
• Employee motivation
• Retention strategies

Module 6: Performance Management and Leadership

• Performance appraisal systems
• Crew performance measurement
• Coaching and mentoring
• Conflict resolution
• Team leadership

Module 7: Maritime Employment Law and HR Compliance

• Maritime labour regulations
• Employment contracts
• International labour standards
• HR documentation
• Compliance monitoring

Module 8: Strategic Maritime HR Management

• HR strategy development
• Workforce analytics
• Organisational performance improvement
• Change management
• Best practices in Maritime HR