Discover the core principles of maritime operations, safety, and international maritime standards, and begin your journey into the maritime industry
The Basic Maritime Knowledge Course is designed to introduce learners to the fundamental principles of the maritime industry. The course covers essential maritime terminology, basic ship operations, safety awareness, and an overview of the marine environment. It provides a solid foundation for understanding how vessels operate at sea and how maritime activities are conducted in accordance with international standards.
Participants will gain basic and comprehensive knowledge of the applicable rules, regulations and standards, as well as practical insights for the management of ship classification and statutory certification.
Online course
Duration: 1 day
Price: EUR 330 (plus VAT, if applicable)
Physical classroom at Greece's facilities
Duration: 1 day
Price: EUR 360 (plus VAT, if applicable)
The course aims to provide newcomers to the maritime sector with a structured, modern introduction to maritime regulations, stakeholders, vessel operations, ship systems, STCW safety expectations, and project approval processes.
- Pillars of international maritime regulation (SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC)
- Key stakeholders and their impact on ship operations
- Class and Statutory certification basics, including RO delegation and PSC logic
- Vessel types, basic ship terminology, and main onboard systems
- Fundamentals of LSA, fire protection, and engineering systems
- Flow of Newbuilding and retrofit project approvals
- Reference to operational issues such as SIRE 2.0, PSC targeting, ESG regulatory pressure, and STCW safety culture
The course is suitable for individuals entering the maritime industry with no prior background, newly hired personnel in technical, marine, HSQE, crewing, operations departments & graduates and young professionals seeking industry orientation.
RINA Attendance Certificate.
