Maritime Trainer: Navigating the future of seafarer training

In today’s maritime industry, life at sea demands more than technical expertise. From operational safety to mental well-being, seafarers face growing challenges that require smarter solutions. Since 2011, Maritime Trainer —accredited by Bureau Veritas—has been at the forefront of this mission. By blending technology, expertise, and human-centered programs, MT equips crews to perform and thrive in a complex environment.

At the heart of its approach lies a guiding motto: Assess, Train, and Retain.

Assess: Smarter Crew Selection with MTAsses

The first step is MTAssess, an evaluation suite designed to help companies choose the right people. With a secure AI-powered Proctoring System and a unique bank of over 10,000 questions, MTAssess ensures reliable and transparent assessments.

It provides:

• Competence Assessments
• Maritime English Tests
• Aptitude and Personality Evaluations

These tools deliver detailed reports, enabling companies to identify skill gaps and select competent crews from the outset.

Train: A Digital Learning Ecosystem MTTrain

Once selected, seafarers progress to MTTrain, a platform covering more than 700 maritime topics. Built on a Blended Digital Learning model, MTTrain removes geographical barriers and engages learners through:

• Interactive CBTs (Computer-Based Training)
• 3D-animated Learning from Incidents (LFI) videos
• VR and Digital Twin-Based Serious Games
• Cloud Simulation

This ecosystem combines traditional methods with immersive technologies to make training more effective and practical.

Retain: Building Competence and wellbeing MTRetain

The Retain stage ensures continuous growth. At its core is BOCAV (Behavioural and Operational Competency Assessment and Verification), a system that tracks crew performance, identifies real-time training needs, and links results directly to career development.

Supporting this is MTCare, which focuses on seafarers’ mental, social, and physical well-being. Through surveys, resilience programs, and wellness initiatives, MTCare helps crews remain healthy, confident, and ready for duty. As MT emphasizes: “When crews are healthy and confident, the entire operation benefits.”

Global Reach and Industry Standards

As a Zero Harm RightShip partner, Maritime Trainer also uses data analytics to help companies meet international standards such as TMSA, SIRE 2.0, and RisQ. With a global presence spanning Greece, India, the USA, Dubai, Singapore, Japan, the Philippines, and Türkiye, the company serves over 3,000 vessels and supports more than 150,000 seafarers worldwide.

Shaping the Future of Training

By seamlessly integrating assessment, training, and retention, Maritime Trainer goes beyond compliance to set new standards for competence, resilience, and operational excellence. With its innovative programs and global reach, Maritime Trainer is not only addressing today’s challenges but also shaping the future of seafarer development and wellfare with the help of AI and data analysis.

Özgür Alemdağ

Founder and CEO of Maritime Trainer

Source: 7deniz Magazine