Summer might be a time for slowing down—but not on the OPTIMISM project.
Between June and July 2024, our team has been deeply immersed in shaping the next layers of the ISM Online Training Programme. The course content is getting sharper. More practical. More responsive to the realities at sea.
We’ve been doing the groundwork: a detailed TMSA Gap Analysis, data crunching from shipping companies, and interviews with industry leaders. One finding stood out—non-conformities in safety management systems (SMS) remain a top issue across the industry. We’re now developing a training module that tackles this head-on.
At the heart of the design is the human factor. How do organizations support captains in taking command during high-risk moments? How is authority communicated across multi-tiered management structures? These are the real questions we’re answering—through case-based training and expert-led content.
All this, while maintaining strict alignment with ECVET and accreditation standards. No shortcuts here. Just serious progress.