Seaspan Global Training Head

The Global Training Head at Seaspan is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of training and competency among seafarers. This position plays a crucial part in achieving the Seaspan seafarer global training strategy. This role ensures compliance with international maritime regulations, drives continuous improvement in crew competency and safety, and builds a culture of excellence in maritime training. The position requires extensive experience in maritime operations, training leadership, and a deep understanding of Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW), ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISM, MLC, ISPS, safety management systems and related standards. This position works closely with Fleet Management, Marine Standard, Fleet Personnel, Marine Services, Commercial & Other departments to develop an integrated structured competency management system.

 

· Create and execute a comprehensive training strategy that aligns with Seaspan’s goals and ensures the highest standards of training and competency among seafarers.

· Standardize training programs across all regions and fleets to ensure consistent delivery and compliance.

· Ensure certification and accreditation of training programs and facilities with relevant authorities as per Company requirement.

· Create and manage KPIs to measure training effectiveness and crew performance outcomes.

· Ensure all training programs meet or exceed flag state, port state, industry standards and company requirements.

· Lead the Seaspan training counsel to establish and maintain training requirements.

· Assess training contents and delivering methods including if training should be done externally, virtually or in-house.

 Leadership and Team Management

· Lead a global team of training managers, instructors, and administrative staff.

· Communicates expectations to direct reports, manages performance and provides leadership and support to team members.

· Responsible for the department budget.

· Drive instructor development and certification to ensure high-quality training delivery.

· Collaborate with fleet operations, safety, and Fleet Personnel departments to assess training needs and close competency gaps.

· Participates in Seaspan Seafarer forums and finds ways to align the Global workforce.

· Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Upholds Seaspan’s safety culture.

Training Development and Improvement 

· Oversees the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of mandatory and value-added training modules, on-boarding, coaching and mentorship programs.

· Monitor emerging trends in maritime training and integrate innovations such as simulation, e-learning, and VR.

· Champion digital transformation in training, including LMS platforms, e-learning tools, and immersive training technologies.

· Implement global Learning Management Systems (LMS) for tracking and reporting crew training records.

· Lead internal and external audits of training centers and programs.

· Manage relationships with third-party training providers, simulators, and academies.

 

· Minimum 10–12 years in maritime operations, with at least 5 years in a senior training leadership and management role.

· Strong knowledge of adult learning principles · Demonstrated success in managing global training frameworks and teams.

· Proven leadership experience and a track record in managing training programs or maritime academies with global oversight responsibilities.

· Strong leadership, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

· Proficiency in training technology platforms and data analytics tools.

· Degree in maritime studies, marine engineering, nautical science or related field.

· STCW certified

· Deep knowledge of IMO/STCW requirements, flag state regulations, and industry best practices.

· Is familiar with the Health, Safety, Environmental Protection and Quality Policy (PL-005), and understands the responsibilities under the Environmental Management System (EMS). Reports any environmental noncompliance and/or concern to their manager or members of the senior management team

 

· Digital fluency in training innovation

· Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (including Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel and AI tools)

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, and good writing style.

 

· International travel up to 40% of the time.

· Ability to work through multiple time zones and outside of typical core office hours