Pioneer Group

Unit No - 942, Tower B2, Spaze I-Tech Park, Sohna Road, Gurgaon

Pioneer Maritime Training Institute

Pioneer Maritime Training Institute
Shore Based Training Courses

A Unit of Pioneer Sailing Services Pvt. Ltd.

For 25 years, Pioneer has been a trusted name in maritime audits, inspections, and professional seafarer training. Today, the Pioneer Maritime Training Institute delivers industry-leading, competency-based training designed for auditors, officers, and maritime professionals worldwide.

Certified under ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001, and backed by a team of senior Master Mariners, Chief Engineers, and industry experts, our programs meet global standards including IMO, STCW, ISM, ISO 19011, TMSA & OCIMF requirements.

We specialise in modern, practical, assessment-driven maritime training for both onboard and shore-based personnel.


Our Training Philosophy We believe training must be:
  • Practical – Real scenarios, simulations & case studies
  • Standards-Aligned – IMO, OCIMF, ISM, STCW & ISO
  • Competence-Based – Demonstratable skills, not just theory
  • Delivered by Experts – Senior officers & experienced auditors
  • Globally Relevant – Designed for the world’s leading fleets

Courses We Offer

Below is an overview of our professional shore-based programs.

(Each course has its detailed syllabus, methodology, assessment & certificate information which can be obtained on contacting us .)

A complete program based on ISO 19011 to prepare participants to plan, conduct, and report marine audits covering safety, security & labour standards.

Ideal for: Auditors, Superintendents, Masters, CSO/SSO, DPA
Duration: 2 Days
Certificate: Internal Auditor (ISM/ISPS/MLC)

Training to assess navigational performance onboard and through remote monitoring tools, aligned with SIRE 2.0 & TMSA expectations.

Ideal for: Superintendents, Navigation auditors, Masters
Duration: 1 Day
Certificate: Navigation Operation Assessor

Advanced training for evaluating VDR data, reconstructing incidents, and identifying BRM/human-factor failures through remote analysis.

Ideal for: DPAs, Safety Depts, Navigation Analysts
Duration : 1 Day
Certificate: VDR Navigation Data Assessor

A complete program on the new Human-Factors–based OCIMF inspection regime with digital tablet practice and mock-inspection scenarios.

Ideal for: Auditors, Vetting Inspectors, Superintendents
Duration: 2 Days
Certificate: SIRE 2.0 Auditor

Develops professional instructional and assessment techniques for maritime trainers, auditors & senior officers.

Ideal for: DPA, Superintendents, Instructors, Masters
Duration: 1 Day
Certificate: Trainer Certification

Teaches performance evaluation of crew competence during real operations and drills.

Ideal for: Senior Officers, Assessors, Auditors
Duration: 1 Day
Certificate: Onboard Assessor (IMO 1.30)

Assesses communication, leadership, decision-making, and situational awareness using OCIMF’s Human Factors framework.

Ideal for: Auditors, Superintendents, Masters
Duration: 1 Days
Certificate: Behavioral Competency Assessor

Professional certification training for:

  • ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
  • ISO 14001 Internal Auditor
  • ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
  • Integrated Management System Auditor (IMS)
Duration: 1–2 Days
Certificate: ISO Auditor

Practical workshop for incident investigation, RCA methods, and identifying corrective/preventive actions.

Duration: 1 Day
Certificate: RCA Practitioner
Below is an overview of our professional shore-based programs.
(Each course has its detailed syllabus, methodology, assessment & certificate information which can be obtained on contacting us .)

1. Internal Auditor – ISM, ISPS & MLC 2006
A complete program based on ISO 19011 to prepare participants to plan, conduct, and report marine audits covering safety, security & labour standards.
Ideal for: Auditors, Superintendents, Masters, CSO/SSO, DPA
Duration: 2 Days
Certificate: Internal Auditor (ISM/ISPS/MLC)



2. Navigation Assessor
Training to assess navigational performance onboard and through remote monitoring tools, aligned with SIRE 2.0 & TMSA expectations.
Ideal for: Superintendents, Navigation auditors, Masters
Duration: 1 Day
Certificate: Navigation Operation Assessor



3. VDR Remote Navigation Data Assessor
Advanced training for evaluating VDR data, reconstructing incidents, and identifying BRM/human-factor failures through remote analysis.
Ideal for: DPAs, Safety Depts, Navigation Analysts
Duration : 1 Day
Certificate: VDR Navigation Data Assessor



4. SIRE 2.0 Training Course
A complete program on the new Human-Factors–based OCIMF inspection regime with digital tablet practice and mock-inspection scenarios.
Ideal for: Auditors, Vetting Inspectors, Superintendents
Duration: 2 Days
Certificate: SIRE 2.0 Auditor



5. Train the Trainer (Maritime) 
Develops professional instructional and assessment techniques for maritime trainers, auditors & senior officers.
Ideal for: DPA, Superintendents, Instructors, Masters
Duration: 1 Day
Certificate: Trainer Certification



6. Onboard Assessor (IMO Model Course 1.30)
Teaches performance evaluation of crew competence during real operations and drills.
Ideal for: Senior Officers, Assessors, Auditors
Duration: 1 Day
Certificate: Onboard Assessor (IMO 1.30)



7. Behavioral Competency Assessor (Human Factors)
Assesses communication, leadership, decision-making, and situational awareness using OCIMF’s Human Factors framework.
Ideal for: Auditors, Superintendents, Masters
Duration: 1 Days
Certificate: Behavioral Competency Assessor



8. ISO Internal Auditor Courses
Professional certification training for:
  • ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
  • ISO 14001 Internal Auditor
  • ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
  • Integrated Management System Auditor (IMS)
Duration: 1–2 Days
Certificate: ISO Auditor



9. Risk Assessment & Root Cause Analysis Workshop
Practical workshop for incident investigation, RCA methods, and identifying corrective/preventive actions.
Duration: 1 Day
Certificate: RCA Practitioner



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