A fleet manager who only finds out about an engine problem after it fails is already behind. Smart Shipping flips that model — sensors, connected systems, and real-time data now flag problems before they cost money or delay a voyage. The Smart Shipping and Maritime Digitalisation Mastery Training Course from Arab British Fellowship Training Academy is built around that shift, giving professionals the practical skills to run modern shipping operations using digital and connected technologies rather than legacy paper-based methods.

Delivered within Shipping, Maritime and Ports Training Courses under the Management category, the programme covers digitalisation, automation, IoT, artificial intelligence, and smart port systems side by side with the cybersecurity and change-management skills needed to make digital transformation stick. Participants learn to optimise workflows, act on real-time operational data, and lead digital initiatives across shipping companies, ports, and logistics organisations.

This course is suitable for professionals who need to move shipping operations from manual processes to connected, data-driven systems. By the end, participants will be able to:

• Explain how digitalization and Smart Shipping are reshaping fleet, port, and cargo management.
• Apply automation and IoT technologies to improve vessel monitoring and asset performance.
• Evaluate emerging maritime technologies such as digital twins, cloud platforms, and predictive analytics.
• Use operational data and dashboards to support fleet and port decision-making.
• Strengthen cybersecurity awareness across connected maritime systems.
• Build sustainability and compliance into digital operations.
• Plan and lead digital transformation projects within a maritime organisation.

Target Audience

• Shipping, fleet, and vessel operations managers.
• Port, terminal, and marine superintendent teams.
• Logistics, supply chain, and digital transformation professionals.
• Marine engineers and operations supervisors.
• Shipping executives and port authority personnel.
• Maritime consultants and professionals building expertise in Smart Shipping.

Module 1: The Business Case for Smart Shipping — Why Digitalisation Cannot Wait

• Evolution of digital shipping and global industry trends.
• The cost of staying on paper-based, manual processes.
• Core frameworks behind Smart Shipping.

Module 2: Digitalising Maritime Workflows and Documentation

• Digital workflows and electronic documentation.
• Digital vessel management systems.
• Measuring operational efficiency gains.

Module 3: Automation in Shipping — From Navigation to Cargo Handling

• Automated navigation systems.
• Cargo handling and process automation.
• Remote operational support.

Module 4: Connected Vessels and IoT in Daily Fleet Management

• Sensor technologies and connected vessels.
• Real-time monitoring of assets.
• Asset tracking and performance monitoring.

Module 5: AI, Digital Twins and the Next Wave of Maritime Technology

• Artificial intelligence applications in shipping.
• Digital twins and cloud-based maritime platforms.
• Predictive analytics for operational planning.

Module 6: Turning Fleet Data into Decisions and Smart Port Operations

• Maritime data collection and performance dashboards.
• Business intelligence and operational analytics.
• Port digital transformation and integrated logistics systems.
• Smart terminal management and supply chain visibility.

Module 7: Protecting the Connected Fleet — Cybersecurity and Sustainable Smart Shipping

• Maritime cyber risks and security frameworks.
• Data protection and incident response planning.
• Energy-efficient technologies and green shipping initiatives.

Module 8: Leading Digital Transformation Projects to Completion

• Change management for digital initiatives.
• Digital implementation planning and performance measurement.
• Future trends shaping Smart Shipping.