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Are you thinking of transitioning from a sea life to a land-based career? The thought can be overwhelming initially. Get in touch with Simon Daniels Books to get a range of new opportunities.
We provide the right guidance and a structured learning process to help seafarers successfully navigate a new career option. Build a rewarding career ashore - get in touch with us.
For people working at sea, long periods of separation from the family are definitely an integral part of life. They need to work around demanding schedules with limited career progress. Hence, with age and experience, seafarers eventually seek a balanced life.
That’s when Simon Daniels Books can be of help. Our course is designed to assess seafarers’ current skills and help them acquire new skills for ashore jobs.
We design the courses to bridge the gap and help individuals identify their strengths and apply them across new industry verticals.
What we offer
We offer courses designed to help individuals understand how maritime experiences work and align with different shore-based roles. Whether it’s logistics, engineering, or management, we will guide you through numerous pathways and help you choose the best option that matches your skill set.
Our courses often include practical modules that prepare individual seafarers for the relevant industries. We also offer certifications, digital skill development sessions, and business training to help individuals choose and embark on the right career opportunity.
Switching to an ashore career can be challenging for a seafarer. You need to have confidence and a positive mindset for the same. With properly aligned career-change courses, we build individuals’ confidence. We also help improve leadership skills and communication skills. Our expert team will prepare you for interviews.
Where seafarers go next
At Simon Daniels Books, we guide seafarers to choose roles in maritime and logistics. This allows them to stay connected with the sea. We advise individuals to choose shore-based roles such as port management, shipping operations management, and maritime consultancy.
Port operations pathwayIf you’ve been working as an engineer or a technical crew member at sea, then the transition becomes simple. With the same working knowledge and skills, you can switch to manufacturing, maintenance and technical service industries.
Autonomous ships and new technology pathwaySince most seafarers have experience working in high-pressure situations, we advise them to transition into project management, safety consultancy, and other operational leadership roles.
Designated Person Ashore pathway
Career change means starting from scratch; however, with Simon Daniels Books by your side, you can get the right guidance. Take the first step and explore career change courses with us.
See how the course works or compare our flexible seafarer career change courses.
Learn How the Career Change Course Prepares You for This RoleCommon questions
It helps seafarers successfully transition from a sea-based job to a new land-based job.
Some of the major industries where you can change include logistics, engineering, management and different consultancy positions.
Yes, the courses will help them get advice on the most suitable option and help them nurture their skills as well.
If you are considering a transition ashore and would like to explore your options, contact Simon Daniels for some more guidance on how you can manage your next step.