Management of Change

About The Course

A practical introduction to managing organizational and operational change in shipping, with a focus on vessel acquisition, fleet integration, and effective MOC processes.

Course Topics

  1. Concepts and Theories of Management of Change
  2. Application of MOC process in shipping
  3. The worst and the best practices in Change Management
  4. Types of MOC and ships lifecycle phases
  5. Recognition and qualification for Change
  6. MOC Process
  7. MOC implementation and roles and responsibilities
  8. Organizational Preparation and Management of MOC
  9. Impact assessment and follow up MOC documentation
  10. Examples of MOC in a shipping company
  11. MOC of Integrating New Vessels into the Fleet
  12. Reasons for Sale or Purchase of ships
  13. Due diligence and management of change process for acquiring a ship.
  14. Documentation in ship acquisition
  15. Owner assessment and management of change for ship acquisition
  16. Vessel Inspection and Take-Over
  17. Inspection prior first sailing after take-over
  18. Vessel Acquisition Process going wrong
This Course Includes:

Self-paced online course & course completion exam.

 

Did You Know?

How effectively is Management of Change (MOC) applied in your shipping operations?
• Identifying operational, technical, and organizational changes requiring MOC
• Assessing legal and regulatory updates impacting compliance
• Conducting structured risk assessments and approval processes
• Applying MOC during ship acquisition, vetting, and major modifications
In today’s dynamic regulatory and operational environment, effective Management of Change (MOC) is essential to maintaining safety, compliance, and efficiency in shipping operations. This course provides a practical understanding of MOC principles, including risk assessment, approval levels, communication strategies, and monitoring procedures. Participants will learn how to manage technical modifications, material changes, regulatory updates, and organizational restructuring, while ensuring proper documentation, stakeholder communication, and verification throughout the change lifecycle — including application during ship acquisition and vetting processes.

The Benefits of Mariner’s Skills Online Courses:

Flexible course enrollment

Interactive online program proctored by industry experts

Affordable and convenient with volume license discounts for corporate customers

ABS approved certificate of completion issued upon successful program completion and proctored exam at a Mariner Skills approved site.

Upon registration, courses are conveniently accessible online for candidates to participate at their own pace and on their own schedule.