On 5 March from 10:00–12:00, Project OPTIMISM will host a dedicated workshop at Chalmers University of Technology, bringing together students, maritime professionals, and key stakeholders from across the sector.
The session will focus on one of the project’s central themes: moving from compliance to competence in maritime safety management.
While regulations such as the ISM Code provide a structured framework for safe ship operation, accident investigations repeatedly show that compliance alone is not enough. Human factors, leadership under pressure, risk perception, and safety culture play decisive roles in real-world outcomes.
During the workshop, participants will engage in interactive discussions and coffee-table sessions addressing:
- Human factors and decision-making under pressure
- Leadership in safety-critical environments
- Risk assessment as a practical tool rather than a paperwork exercise
- Bridging the gap between audit compliance and operational reality
- Innovative assessment methods and VR-based experiential learning
The workshop will also present the OPTIMISM training programme, including its immersive VR modules and confidence-based self-assessment system – designed not only to test knowledge, but to develop judgement and self-awareness.
By bringing academia and industry together, this event represents an important step in ensuring that maritime education evolves in line with the complex realities of modern shipping.
We look forward to an engaging and forward-thinking discussion at Chalmers.