Technical Superintendent│Marine training course

As modern fleets operate under increasingly complex regulatory and technical frameworks, the role of the Technical Superintendent has become essential for ensuring vessel reliability, cost efficiency, and safety performance.

This course equips participants with the practical knowledge and tools required to manage the technical condition of ships, plan maintenance and dry-docking, coordinate with classification societies, and oversee repairs and inspections. Participants will gain a structured understanding of class and statutory requirements, condition monitoring, and the communication and decision-making skills needed to support operational readiness and performance improvement of Technical Department.

Online course

Duration: 2 days
Price: EUR 600 (plus VAT, if applicable)

Physical classroom at Greece's facilities

Duration: 2 days
Price: EUR 660 (plus VAT, if applicable)

The course provides participants with the knowledge and understanding of the key functions and responsibilities of a Technical Superintendent. It enables them to plan, monitor, and control the technical management of vessels; coordinate class and statutory surveys; evaluate hull and machinery condition; prioritize unplanned maintenance and failures; and implement effective dry-docking, repair and spare logistics strategies aligned with international maritime standards and company objectives.

Introduction to the role and responsibilities of the Technical Superintendent
Classification societies and statutory survey requirements
Class status management and coordination of surveys
Hull structure, corrosion, and inspection techniques
Machinery systems, condition monitoring and failure prevention
Maintenance planning for standard works (major overhauls, recurring maintenance, campaigns)
Prioritization of unplanned jobs, breakdowns and failures
Dry-docking preparation, execution and reporting
Supply spares identification, procurement and logistics at optimal locations
Repair planning and management of service providers and workshops
Vessel performance evaluation and energy efficiency monitoring
Crew performance, feedback and soft-skill coordination from a superintendent’s perspective
Communication and reporting between ship, office, class and flag
Continuous improvement and lessons learned within the fleet

This course is intended for marine professionals engaged in the technical management of vessels, including current and aspiring Technical Superintendents, Fleet Engineers, Ship Repair Supervisors, and senior shipboard engineers preparing for shore-based positions. It is also suitable for company representatives involved in dry-docking, maintenance, spare logistics or fleet performance management.

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