PRINCIPALS OF MARITIME FLEET MANAGEMENT
Course Code
MFM 101
Category
Fleet Management
Scope
Fleet Management
Duration
3 days
Status
ACTIVE
Competency
Foundational knowledge of maritime fleet management.
Target Audience
New professionals and those transitioning into fleet management.
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the core principles of managing a maritime fleet. It is ideal for new professionals or those transitioning into fleet management. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including fleet planning, vessel acquisition, and regulatory compliance. Participants will learn how to make informed decisions regarding vessel operations and resource allocation to ensure efficiency and safety. Reference is made throughout to ISM Code, ISPS Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW and MLC 2006, together with their practical application to principals of maritime fleet management. Participants will practise how to understand the key functions and responsibilities of a maritime fleet manager, apply best practices in fleet planning and vessel selection, navigate international maritime regulations and compliance standards and optimize fleet operations for cost-efficiency and performance. It prepares new professionals and those transitioning into fleet management with foundational knowledge of maritime fleet management.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the key functions and responsibilities of a maritime fleet manager.
- Apply best practices in fleet planning and vessel selection.
- Navigate international maritime regulations and compliance standards.
- Optimize fleet operations for cost-efficiency and performance.
Daily Topics
Day 1: Fleet Management Functions – Roles and responsibilities, Fleet planning, Vessel selection; ISM Code, ISPS Code, SOLAS.
Day 2: Regulatory Compliance – International maritime regulations, Compliance standards; MARPOL, STCW, MLC 2006, COLREG, Load Line Convention.
Day 3: Fleet Optimization – Cost-efficiency, Performance optimization, Case studies; IMO FAL Convention, UNCLOS, ISO 9001, ISO 55000.
References
ISM Code (safety management), ISPS Code (security management), SOLAS (safety), MARPOL (environmental compliance), STCW (crew competence), MLC 2006 (crew welfare), COLREG (navigation), Load Line Convention, IMO FAL Convention (facilitation), UNCLOS (flag state jurisdiction), ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 55000 (Asset Management).
Upcoming Course Dates
December 8 – December 10, 2026
October 18 – October 20, 2027