Maritime Business Short Course
AI for Seafarers
The AI for Seafarers Course
Course Overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an essential part of modern shipping, helping to improve efficiency, safety, planning, and decision-making. This short course provides seafarers with a practical introduction to AI, without technical complexity or high costs.
The course is designed to be easy to follow, engaging, and directly relevant to everyday maritime operations. It is suitable for all ranks and backgrounds and features short learning sessions, practical examples, and small assignments to reinforce understanding.
Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion, along with industry insights and real-world examples. The format follows Fionia Maritime Academy’s educational principles, focusing on short, high-impact learning sessions, clear explanations, and global accessibility.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of modern AI and how it operates in maritime contexts
- Identify and apply AI tools effectively to support daily operations
- Communicate efficiently with AI systems to achieve better outcomes
- Recognize the limitations, data requirements, and potential risks of AI
- Explore the future impact of AI on shipping operations and maritime careers
Join the Maritime Business Short Course
Empowering Seafarers at Sea and Beyond
Fionia Maritime Academy proudly introduces the Maritime Business Short Course (MBSC) format—a flexible, and affordable way of learning designed to strengthen the business capabilities of maritime professionals in an increasingly complex global shipping environment.
Built on the Academy’s mission to deliver high-quality, digitally accessible business education to seafarers worldwide, the MBSC format provides a streamlined learning path tailored to the realities of life at sea. This format offers a selection of specialized courses, each focused on developing essential business skills for maritime professionals.
Why the Maritime Business Short Course format?
Focused, Practical Learning
The MBSC delivers two targeted courses
- AI in Shipping
- Chartering and Fixtures [Coming soon]
Each course runs across four weeks, featuring:
Designed for busy seafarers and shipping professionals, the MBSC ensures rapid knowledge gains without overwhelming time commitments.
- Four structured sessions
- Two concise 15 minute lectures per session
- Access to additional digital learning materials
- A straightforward and affordable price: 100 USD per participant per course
- Designed for busy seafarers and shipping professionals, the MBSC ensures rapid knowledge gains without overwhelming time commitments.
A Global Community of Maritime Professionals
More than 130 seafarers from countries including Denmark, India, China, the Philippines, Singapore, Estonia, Finland, and the Faroe Islands have already advanced their careers through Fionia’s business focused maritime learning ecosystem.
The MBSC is the next step in expanding this international network—unlocking new opportunities for career growth, operational understanding, and shore side mobility.
Join the Next Generation of Maritime Leaders
Next Course Start
The Maritime Business Short Course – AI for Seafarers runs over four weeks with one session per week. Each session consists of two concise 15-minute lectures, supported by digital learning materials and live interaction. The course begins on the following dates below:
- 16 February 2026
- 13 April 2026
- 15 June 2026
- 17 August 2026
- 12 October 2026
Price
Our aim is to make education accessible to everyone. We keep our pricing reasonable to ensure that high-quality, accredited training is accessible to seafarers worldwide, regardless of their location or background.
Price
USD 100 incl. VAT
Have Questions?
If you still have questions, feel free to check our FAQ or reach out to us – we’d be happy to help and provide further information!
Admission Requirements
To enroll in this course, participants must:
- Be registered for the course
- Have a good command of English at a business level, either through certification or prior experience
Let us know if you need more information or have any questions about the admission process.