Maritime Operations

The priorities in the first semester are scientific work as well as a deeper introduction into international maritime processes. Cultural aspects, communication, safety, and organisational learning are reviewed in detail. The access to maritime technology is achieved by a deeper understanding of stability of floating devices. This is a key for safe operations. In the second semester, the ability to analyse will be promoted by examples of complex projects. With the help of analysis models, a variety of simulations are constructed. These are evaluated commercially, logistically, and from the perspective of technology, quality, and risk. Moreover, optimising methods are presented and applied to simulation models. Here managerial aspects are always considered, and knowledge is imparted in a project-oriented way. In the third semester, the student can expand his/her knowledge, skills, and competencies while assisting in ongoing research projects. In this context, the Faculty of Maritime Studies in Leer offers the profile Sustainable Maritime Operations, and the Stord/Haugesund University College has specialised in Offshore and Subsea Operations. Students can apply for a student exchange in this semester. Besides specialised expertise within ship technology and maritime operations, the takeover of management duties often requires leadership skills and management techniques as well as mental maturity, self-confidence, independence, decision-making abilities, and a sense of responsibility. According to this, the International Ship Technology, Maritime Operations, and Management Master's programme also focuses on the acquisition of methodological and social competence as well as personal development. Intercultural competence is promoted during some of the courses, as well as during at least one semester at the other partner institution of the joint programme.