Maritime training and professional development

Training, Events & Conferences

Building workforce competence through internationally recognized programmes, industry events, and knowledge exchange forums.

Professional Development

Training Programmes

Industry-aligned training delivered by certified professionals, designed to meet international maritime and energy sector standards.

Certification

STCW Basic Safety Training

IMO-compliant Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping covering personal survival, fire prevention, first aid, and personal safety & social responsibility.

5 days In-person
Safety

Offshore Safety & Emergency Response (BOSIET)

Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training for personnel working on offshore installations, covering helicopter underwater escape, sea survival, and firefighting.

4 days In-person
Leadership

Maritime Leadership & Crew Resource Management

Developing bridge team management, situational awareness, and decision-making skills for senior officers and shore-based operational managers.

3 days Hybrid
Operations

Port & Terminal Operations Management

End-to-end port operations covering berth planning, cargo handling, terminal productivity, safety compliance, and logistics chain management.

5 days In-person
Certification

NEBOSH International General Certificate

Internationally recognized health and safety qualification covering workplace hazard management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance across industries.

10 days Hybrid
Career Pathway

Energy Sector Workforce Readiness

Comprehensive preparation for entry into oil & gas, renewable energy, and power sector roles — covering technical fundamentals, safety culture, and employability skills.

2 weeks Hybrid
Calendar

Upcoming Events & Seminars

JCL-organized and co-hosted events designed for maritime and energy professionals — from hands-on workshops to strategic conferences.

June 18 – 20
2026
Conference Accra, Ghana

JCL Maritime Workforce Symposium 2026

JCL's flagship annual event bringing together maritime employers, training providers, and policymakers to discuss workforce transformation, talent mobility, and certification frameworks for West Africa.

Upcoming
July 10 – 11
2026
Seminar Lagos, Nigeria

Offshore Safety Masterclass Series

A two-day intensive seminar led by NEBOSH-certified trainers covering risk assessment, incident investigation, and safety management systems for offshore and onshore energy operations.

Upcoming
August 5 – 9
2026
Training Event Tema, Ghana

STCW Refresher & Competency Assessment Week

Intensive refresher training and competency assessments for seafarers needing to renew or validate their STCW certifications, with practical simulation exercises.

Upcoming
October 14 – 16
2026
Conference Dubai, UAE

Energy Transition & Maritime Innovation Summit

Co-hosted by JCL's Dubai partner team, exploring how decarbonization, digitalization, and workforce reskilling are reshaping the maritime and energy landscape.

Upcoming
November 21 – 22
2026
Seminar Takoradi, Ghana

West Africa Port Safety & Operations Forum

Focused forum on port safety protocols, terminal efficiency, and compliance standards for port authorities and logistics operators across the West Africa corridor.

Upcoming
December 12
2026
Event Accra, Ghana

JCL Annual Training Awards & Graduation

Celebrating the achievements of JCL-trained professionals who have completed certification programs throughout the year, with keynotes from industry leaders.

Upcoming
Global Calendar

Industry Conferences

Key maritime and energy industry events where JCL maintains an active presence — connecting talent, clients, and knowledge networks.

Jun 1 – 5, 2026

Posidonia 2026

Athens, Greece

The world's most prestigious maritime event, attracting global shipping leaders.

Sep 1 – 4, 2026

SMM 2026

Hamburg, Germany

Leading international maritime trade fair — shipbuilding, marine technology, and services.

Oct 20 – 22, 2026

Crew Connect Global 2026

Manila, Philippines

The world's premier marine crewing conference on talent, retention, and crew welfare.

Dec 8 – 9, 2026

Seatrade Maritime Qatar 2026

Doha, Qatar

Gateway to Qatar's ports, logistics, and maritime supply chain sector.

Why JCL

Training built around real-world workforce demands.

JCL's training model bridges the gap between certification and competence — ensuring professionals are not just qualified, but operationally ready for the industries they serve.

Internationally Recognized Certifications

STCW, NEBOSH, BOSIET and other globally accepted standards.

Industry-Experienced Trainers

Delivered by professionals with decades of maritime and energy sector experience.

Hybrid Delivery Model

Flexible in-person, online, and blended formats to suit operational schedules.

Employer-Connected Pathways

Training linked to actual recruitment pipelines and workforce planning.

Maritime professionals in training environment

Interested in our training programmes or upcoming events?

Whether you are looking to upskill your workforce, attend a conference, or partner on training initiatives — let us start the conversation.