Key areas

The Maritime Trainee programme consists of five academic modules which will be hosted in; Oslo, Bergen, Ålesund, Singapore and London. The modules have five focus areas:

Maritime knowledge across the ocean industries
As a result of the ongoing green transition, new marine industries are emerging as renewable energy at sea. This is an important focus area for the maritime industry. In addition, there is an increased focus on developments in green shipping, where more and more low- and zero-emission vessels, and new types of fuel, are being developed.

The Maritime Trainee programme ensures that the candidates gain insight into and knowledge of the various maritime industries. In order for them to be able to contribute to the development of a changing industry.

Digital competence
The maritime industry is facing a technological shift. This offers new opportunities and challenges. The programme provides valuable insight into what technology development and digitization means for companies in the maritime industry, in addition to valuable insight into change and digitization processes in the sector.

Management competencies
The long-term aim of the programme is to provide trainees with the necessary competences to enter central positions in the maritime industry. To accomplish this, the fundamental feature of the programme is to prepare the trainees with industry specific knowledge, and a comprehensive understanding of the economic, strategic, organizational and management challenges of the industry. 

Corporate social responsibility
Maritime transport is essential, as over 90% of the world’s trade is carried out by sea. The environmental impact of global shipping in combination with other ocean activities has gained increasing importance lately. Therefore, the academic programme will address how to develop and advance the industry in a safe, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible direction.