Why assessments matter

In critical operations, leaders can't afford to guess. Yet most people move into key roles without structured feedback or behavioural insight.

Our assessments bridge that gap, giving leaders and decision-makers a clear picture of where[PH1] someone stands and how they perform under pressure.

Whether you're supporting promotions, recruiting in scarce talent pools, investigating team performance or preparing for SIRE 2.0, a good assessment gives you the confidence to act with facts.

What you gain:

A clear, data-driven view of strengths and development needs
Objective input for promotion and succession planning
Greater awareness of human factors that influence safety and performance
Feedback that supports targeted growth, not generic advice

What our customers say

"The Team Enhancement Programs (TEP) empower our seafarers with fresh insights and knowledge about their own practices and levels across various technical and human factor topics."

Tina Bimler – Talent Acquisition, Culture and Training Manager, Fleet Management & Technology, A.P. Moller - Maersk

"The assessment is instrumental for us to make an objective, holistic and informed evaluation and decision of the candidates and their performance in daily and critical situations."

Mette Hviid Bjerre – Head of Crewing, Maersk Supply Service

"We frequently utilize the virtual Personal & Professional Assessment, as it is crucial in providing an objective and informed evaluation prior to promoting individuals to the top 2 positions on our vessels."

Tina Bimler – Talent Acquisition, Culture and Training Manager, Fleet Management & Technology, A.P. Moller - Maersk

What we assess

Every person brings a different set of habits, blind spots and potential. We assess what really affects performance, especially in demanding, high-responsibility roles. These insights help match the right people to the right roles and help those people grow. We look at:

Leadership behaviour

Communication, trust-building, team impact

Cognitive and technical skills

Decision-making, focus, rule application

Safety mindset

How individuals respond under pressure or uncertainty

Interpersonal awareness

How they read, lead and relate to others

Stress response

Behavioural shifts and resilience in critical moments

Our assessment programmes

We tailor each programme to your operational reality, using realistic exercises and experienced observers.

Virtual Personal and Professional Assessment (vPPA)

A virtual, psychology-led process used for promotion readiness. Combines cognitive testing, personality profiling and live conflict scenarios.

Participants complete: • Intelligence and focus tests • Case presentations and peer exercises • Group scenarios rated by trained assessors • A final debrief and report with development suggestions

Bridge Team Enhancement Programme (BTEP)

A simulator-based review of navigational decision-making, teamwork and human factors. Used for senior bridge teams and leaders post-incident or pre-promotion.

Assesses: • COLREGs, ECDIS and navigation response • Communication and coordination in live scenarios • Individual and team behaviour during complex bridge operations

Engine Team Enhancement Programme (ETEP)

A performance check for engine room leadership and crew blending technical and behavioural feedback. Focus on system knowledge, communication, fatigue and leadership under time pressure.

Includes: • Simulator exercises (e.g. CO2, blackouts) • Human factor observations • Fatigue and workload response • Immediate feedback and long-term recommendations

Human factors and maritime safety

A 1-day session that blends insight with practice, helping leaders understand how their own biases, habits and signals affect safety. Ideal as a standalone awareness course or pre-SIRE preparation.

Who it’s for

Our assessments are used by operational leaders, crewing teams and HR specialists who need reliable insights before making people decisions.

We work with:

Superintendents and promotion panels
Fleet and crewing managers
HR business partners and leadership development teams
HSE managers preparing for audits or safety campaigns
Line managers seeking to support development

If your decision affects people, we help you make it with clarity.

How it’s delivered

Our tools are designed to fit real operations, offshore, onshore or at sea. No lengthy admin. Just clear results that support confident decisions.

Virtual, in-person or hybrid delivery

Simulator-based, case-based or role-specific

Custom scoring frameworks and psychometrics

Individual or team formats

Feedback reports, live debriefs and development plans

A maritime worker wearing a high-visibility vest looks out through the bridge of a vessel, observing port cranes in the distance, illustrating coordination and oversight in port operations.

What you can expect

A structured assessment saves time, reduces risk and helps people develop faster.

You’ll see:

Safer, more confident role transitions
Better fit between people and positions
Early identification of growth areas
Stronger team dynamics and culture
Clearer support for high-potential talent

Assessments don’t just measure, they unlock leadership potential.

Let’s build confidence into your next decision. Use the contact form or write directly to our People and Performance team at pandp@maersktraining.com.