Elevating people growth and talent development is a paramount priority for our company and reflects our deep commitment to nurturing our employees. We believe that investing in people's growth is not only beneficial for individuals but also essential for the success and sustainability of our organization. Our culture involves collaboration, empowerment, and continuous learning using the most modern training methods, enabling our team members to grow both personally and professionally.
We define the critical skills and competencies required at different career milestones through our career paths, while structured performance feedback and ongoing learning are essential components for advancing in it.
Our performance management system is a dynamic framework designed to optimize individual and collective performance, aligning every team member with our organizational goals. By setting clear expectations, providing continuous feedback, and fostering a culture of growth, the system enables us to evaluate on an annual basis the performance of our people and guide them to achieve their objectives. It's not just a process; it's a commitment to nurturing the potential within each member of our team and driving the success of the entire organization.
Continuous learning may encompass structured learning programs for operational efficiency, digital and technical skills, awareness on standards and regulations, energy efficiency, health and safety, and the cultivation of leadership skills.
Our well-qualified training department takes pride in delivering a diverse range of seminars designed to enhance the skills, knowledge, and expertise of individuals in the maritime industry. Through meticulous planning and expert instruction, these seminars cover crucial topics that are integral to the success and safety of seafarers. The department utilises various innovative and interactive training methods, ensuring that participants receive a comprehensive learning experience. From navigation techniques, safety and emergency response protocols to the latest advancements in maritime technology and international regulations, the seminars offered cater to the dynamic needs of seafarers.
During 2023 we introduced our new & advanced Online Training Platform, customized exclusively for the maritime excellence of Danaos. This platform is user-friendly and offers a wide range of courses covering safety protocols, industry regulations, crew wellbeing, and operational efficiency optimization. It ensures a comprehensive approach to skill enhancement for both seafarers and office employees
The Danaos Assessment and Training Center (DATC) was established in 2016 in order to cover the training needs of the fleets’ Officers, Crew and shore staff employees. It accommodates an on-premises installation, housed at the Danaos Piraeus offices, comprising of the full-mission Bridge Simulator and state of the art training facilities. The DATC defines the Company’s inherent duty and obligation to provide the best training facilities and to develop further the personnel’s competence in order to ensure operational excellence. An integral part of the curriculum is our Company’s Safety Management System (DSMS), and the feedback and lessons learnt from actual fleet experience. The training combines theoretical knowledge and practical training, tests, and enhanced competence by using actual scenarios as simulation exercises.
DATC has been certified and accredited by Lloyd’s Register of shipping and the DMS (Cyprus Government Department of Merchant shipping) with the Approved Training Provider Certificate and the ISO 9001:2015 Certificate. The DATC personnel continuously support and cooperate with all the Company’s departments for the identification of their specific training needs and thus providing training activities aimed to further enhance their knowledge, awareness, competence, and performance.
Through the DATC the following Simulation Trainings are provided:
- BR(T)M: Bridge Resource Management
- MRM: Maritime Resource Management
- Damage Stability and Damage Control
- Multi-Cultural Teams and Effective