From Sea to Leadership: The Skills Maritime Professionals Need for Career Progression
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The only way to do great work is to love what you do. But the best way to secure that role is to keep learning.
In our attempt to support maritime professionals take a well-informed decision about their future, Sea and Beyond is proud to present a webinar by MLA College.
MLA College is a specialist in global education, earning acclaim as an award-winning Higher Education provider. Specialising in UK distance learning degrees, which can be studied from anywhere in the world, their focus extends beyond boundaries, particularly within the dynamic marine and maritime sector.
Following would be the agenda of the webinar:
- The Evolving Maritime Professional: Why "sea time" alone is no longer enough—understanding the shift toward leadership, management, and sustainability in modern shipping.
- From Ship to Shore: Identifying the critical soft skills (communication, decision-making, commercial awareness) required for senior roles at sea and on land.
- Building Your Toolkit: How structured learning can complement practical experience.
- A look at how the MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations builds leadership and management capability.
- How the MBA – Maritime Operations develops the commercial acumen for senior leadership roles.
- An introduction to the BSc (Hons) Sustainable Maritime Operations as a foundation for early-career professionals.
- Learning While Earning: Exploring the flexibility of UK distance learning—how to balance studies with sea time and professional commitments.
- Real-World Impact: Sharing learner journeys of maritime professionals who successfully transitioned to leadership roles.
- Open Floor Q&A: Live interaction with the MLA panel to discuss your specific career path, course details, and progression opportunities.
This webinar is for all maritime professionals—from deck officers and engineers to shore-based personnel—who are looking to enhance their skill sets with a focus on leadership and international career growth.
The webinar will be presented by Sea and Beyond team, Academic Incharge/Programme Lead, from MLA college.
The webinar would consist of the following:
- A 35-40 minute presentation by the presenters form the institute
- 20-25 minutes of Q&A wherein the presenters would take questions
- A quick feedback survey about the webinar
Register Now and secure your spot to explore how MLA College can accelerate your
maritime career — from ship to shore, and beyond.
Brought to you by Sea and Beyond.
About the Speakers
Mr. Arjun Singh Sekhon
Student Recruitment Officer at MLA College,- Arjun Singh Sekhon is a highly motivated Student Recruitment Officer at MLA College.
- Before joining MLA, Arjun honed his business acumen in various roles, including developing go-to-market strategies for AI solutions at Zappi and being a Project Consultant at Finastra and Chirp.
- He also holds an MSc in International Management from King’s College London and a BA in History and Philosophy from Hansraj College, University of Delhi, bringing a well-rounded perspective to student recruitment.
- Arjun enjoys exploring new landscapes through jogging and hiking.
Capt.Vineet Shukla
Director-Education at Sea and Beyond,Capt. Vineet Shukla is a seasoned maritime professional with 30+ years of experience, primarily on tankers, and strong expertise in ship management, education, and ship recycling. His command-level experience and roles as Marine Superintendent, DPA/CSO, and internal auditor make him a respected mentor in the industry.
After moving ashore, he expanded into maritime education, designing practical upskilling programs for seafarers and maritime professionals. As Director–Education at Sea and Beyond, he guides individuals through career transitions, job selection, and higher education pathways.
With deep knowledge in HSEQ, inspections, tanker operations, and regulatory compliance—supported by leadership experience with Maersk—he offers clear, practical advice for those aiming to move ashore or advance into management roles.
Holding a Master (FG) license along with DPA/CSO, Internal Audit, and IHM/HAZMAT certifications, Capt. Vineet continues to provide professionals with clarity, confidence, and direction in their maritime careers.
Work Experience:
Sailing experience for 18 years, mostly on tankers (including 4 yrs as Master).
4 years of experience as Marine S'updt/DPA/CSO
7 years with Maersk Ship recycling
Gordon Foot
Offshore Client Representative,- Gordon Foot, a highly experienced Offshore Client Representative
- with over 35 years of leadership across naval and merchant maritime operations.
- He brings deep expertise in offshore wind, oil & gas, and marine infrastructure
- with a strong background in project delivery, HSSEQ, and international operations across regions like West Africa and Asia.
- He has also supported us across many of our initiatives and has kindly agreed to be our guest on the upcoming webinar.
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