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The MTC Marine Training Center Hamburg is one of the most modern and largest maritime training and simulation centers in Europe.[3][4] Since its founding in 2009, the company has established itself as an independent, internationally recognized partner of the shipping industry and offers comprehensive solutions for the training and further education of ship crews.[4]
The MTC offers a wide range of high-quality services that are specifically tailored to the requirements of international shipping. These include customized training courses, project management, consulting services, maritime research and assessments that meet the highest quality standards.[4]
With a training capacity of 14,300 working days per year, the MTC is one of the most efficient training centers in the industry.[5] The training portfolio includes specialized courses in several areas:
The MTC pursues the core mission of producing well-trained and informed ship crews who contribute to safety on the world's oceans for all involved.[4] This philosophy is reflected in the commitment to the highest standards in equipment, organization and implementation.
The special feature of the MTC lies in its innovative approach: all training courses can be individually adapted to meet specific company requirements. This enables shipping companies to receive tailor-made training with experienced lecturers and state-of-the-art technology at economical conditions.[4]
The training center has state-of-the-art simulators and training facilities, including a comprehensive engine workshop in cooperation with MAN Energy Solutions SE, the world's leading supplier of ship engines. This partnership enables comprehensive training for 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines, turbochargers and engine control systems.[5]
The MTC is supported by a strong group of partners, including well-known shipping companies such as Orion Bulkers and Marlow Navigation, the classification society DNV, the engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions SE, port authorities and maritime competence centers.[5] This diverse sponsorship guarantees high-quality and professional expertise at the highest level.
In a time of global trade increases and growing world trade volume, the MTC plays an important role in the personnel development of shipping companies. Germany ranks 3rd worldwide in terms of fleet size with over 3,700 ships, and Hamburg, as a leading European shipping location, benefits from the expertise of the training center.[5] The MTC thus makes a significant contribution to the safety, efficiency and professionalism of the international merchant fleet.
