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Maritime Training & Consultancy · International
Building safer, smarter, more compliant crews for the global shipping industry.
Deep Blue Training Solutions International delivers STCW-aligned maritime training, ISM/ISPS/MLC consultancy, and surveys on behalf of classification societies and flag states — for shipping companies that take performance and compliance seriously.
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20+
Years of expertise
3,000+
Seafarers trained
40+
Vessels audited
Maritime Excellence
Maritime training, audit and consultancy — built on sea-time experience.
From the bridge to the engine room, from coastal trade to deep-sea operations — we train, audit, and consult with the same depth we expect from the oceans we serve.
STCW-aligned training
Courses built around STCW 2010 Manila Amendments and IMO model courses.
Officer & engineering competencies
Bridge & engine room resource management, ECDIS, GMDSS, and more.
Tanker & cargo expertise
Oil, chemical, gas tanker familiarization and advanced operations.
Audit & compliance
ISM, ISPS, MLC internal auditor and ISO 9001 lead auditor programs.
Maritime Training
Four training streams across every key competency area
From mandatory STCW basic safety to advanced tanker and auditor programs — delivered in-class, on-board, or as customised in-house training for shipping companies.
STCW Basic & Advanced
Mandatory safety training and refreshers for all seafarers.
Learn moreDeck & Engine Officer
Operational and management-level competency courses.
Learn moreTanker & Cargo
Specialised training for oil, chemical, and gas carriers.
Learn moreISM / ISPS / MLC
Internal auditor and management-system courses.
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Popular programs at a glance
A curated selection across our streams — each card shows the duration and the regulatory or certification standards the course is aligned with.
4 days
Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF)
STCW A-VI/3 — command, control, and tactics for shipboard fire emergencies.
STCW A-VI/3
View course details 10 days
GMDSS General Operator Certificate
Theory and practical operation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.
GMDSS
View course details 5 days
ECDIS Generic
Operational use of ECDIS in compliance with STCW and IMO Model Course 1.27.
STCWIMO Model Course 1.27.
View course details 5 days
Advanced Oil Tanker Operations
STCW A-V/1-1-2 — advanced training for masters, officers, and others responsible for oil cargo operations.
STCW A-V/1-1-2
View course details 3 days
ISM Code Internal Auditor
Plan, conduct, report, and follow up internal audits under the ISM Code.
ISM Code
View course details 1 day
IMO GISIS — Global Integrated Shipping Information System
Hands-on familiarization with IMO's GISIS portal — ship particulars, casualties, port reception facilities, MARPOL, contact points, and ISPS data modules.
MARPOLISPS CodeIMO GISIS
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Deck & Engine Officer
Bridge and engine room competency courses for officers at the operational and management levels.
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Tanker & Cargo Operations
Familiarization and advanced training for oil, chemical, gas tankers, and dangerous goods.
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ISM / ISPS / MLC & Auditor
Internal auditor and management-system courses aligned with international maritime regulations.
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Leadership & Human Element
HELM, multi-cultural crew management, BRM cognitive factors, and crisis & crowd management on passenger ships.
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Conventions & Maritime Law
Familiarization with SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC, ILLC, UNCLOS 82, admiralty law, and maritime governing bodies.
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Commercial & Operations
Marine insurance, P&I clubs, charter parties, dry cargo trading, and oil tanker port operations.
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Safety, Security & Environment
Crisis response, oil spill management, SAR, salvage, ISM, ISPS officer roles, ballast water, and environmental awareness.
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Maritime Consultancy · Packages
Each Consultancy Service In Detail
Six dedicated packages covering ship management, audits, safety, surveys, training analysis, and publications.
Ship Management Support
Outsourced and co-managed technical, crewing, and vetting-readiness support.
End-to-end support for ship owners and managers — from technical management oversight and crewing strategy to pre-vetting preparation against OCIMF SIRE 2.0, CDI, and RightShip.
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Compliance & Audit Package
Independent audits and gap analysis aligned with ISM, ISPS, MLC, and ISO 9001.
Practical, closeable findings that strengthen your safety management system. We deliver internal audits, external audits, and pre-audit gap reviews against the international codes that matter.
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Safety & Risk Management
Build, refine, and embed safety management systems that crews actually use.
From incident investigation and root cause analysis to HSE program design, drill planning, and near-miss reporting — we help you embed a measurable safety culture across the fleet.
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Surveys for Class & Flag State
Independent maritime surveys on behalf of class, flag, owners, and underwriters.
Statutory surveys, condition surveys, pre-purchase inspections, and damage / on-hire / off-hire surveys — performed by qualified maritime surveyors with rigorous reporting standards.
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Training Needs Analysis
Map your training matrix to rank, vessel type, route, and regulation.
We map your fleet's training matrix against rank, vessel type, trading area, and regulatory requirements — and design in-house programs to close every gap. Outputs feed directly into your annual training calendar and budget.
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Maritime Projects & Publications
Research, manuals, and operational publications for the maritime community.
We create and publish research, training material, operational manuals, and industry guidance for shipping companies, regulators, and academic partners.
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Maritime Consultancy
Beyond training — strategic support for ship managers and operators
Our consultants work alongside your shore office and crews on management-system audits, vetting readiness, surveys, and bespoke training programs.
- Ship management & operations support
- ISM, ISPS, MLC audits & gap analysis
- Safety & risk management systems
- Surveys for classification societies & flag states
- Maritime project development & publications
Maritime Research
Ongoing research projects shaping safer, cleaner shipping
Applied research led by Prof. Mohab Abouelkawam and partners — translating findings directly into STCW curricula, audit checklists, and consultancy practice.
OngoingDecarbonization Pathways for Coastal Tanker Fleets
Modelling alternative-fuel transition scenarios (LNG, methanol, ammonia) for short-sea tanker operators, including crew competency gaps and onboard safety implications.
- Lead researcher
- Prof. Mohab Abouelkawam, PhD, AFNI
- with Capt. (research fellow), Naval architect (associate)
- Jan 2025 – Dec 2026
- Regional shipowners' association · University maritime faculty
DecarbonizationAlternative fuelsCrew competency
In ReviewHuman Factors in ECDIS-Assisted Navigation Incidents
Mixed-methods study analysing bridge team performance and ECDIS over-reliance across 60+ near-miss reports, with recommendations for STCW refresher curricula.
- Lead researcher
- Prof. Mohab Abouelkawam, PhD, AFNI
- with Senior DPA (industry advisor)
- Sep 2024 – Jun 2026
- Flag state administration · Bridge simulator centre
Human factorsECDISNavigation safety
Pilot PhaseMLC 2006 Welfare Outcomes on Mixed-Nationality Crews
Longitudinal survey of seafarer welfare indicators on multinational crews — fatigue, connectivity, grievance handling — benchmarked against MLC compliance audits.
- Lead researcher
- Prof. Mohab Abouelkawam, PhD, AFNI
- with Occupational health researcher
- Mar 2025 – Mar 2027
- Manning agency network · Seafarer welfare charity
MLC 2006Crew welfareCompliance
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Why Deep Blue
Shipping is too complex for generic training
Our instructors and consultants are former masters, chief engineers, surveyors, and DPAs — practitioners who have lived the standards they teach.
Practitioner-led
Active masters, chief engineers, and auditors deliver every program.
Compliance-first
Curriculum traced to STCW, IMO model courses, ISM, ISPS, and MLC.
Global, flexible delivery
In-class, on-board, or in-house at your office worldwide.
What clients say
Trusted by shipping companies and crews
"Their pre-vetting consultancy reshaped how our officers prepare for SIRE inspections. Findings dropped sharply on our next two visits."
Fleet Operations Manager
Tanker operator, Middle East
"We brought Deep Blue on-board for an ISM internal audit. Practical, no-nonsense, and the action plan was actually closeable."
Designated Person Ashore
Bulk carrier company, Asia
"Customised BRM and ECDIS sessions for our OOWs were excellent — instructors clearly knew the bridge, not just the slides."
Crewing Director
Container line, Europe
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