MARITIME SUCCESS COMPASS FOR D&E OFFICERS
6-Week Online Course to Help Match Seafarers With a Thriving Career on Land
You’ve spent years at sea. Now it’s time to chart your course ashore.
This course will guide you through the emotional, professional, and practical realities of stepping into a land-based career, with clarity and confidence.
The Maritime Success Compass is a transformative program designed for maritime professionals who are considering—or already navigating—a career transition from ship to shore.
Whether you’re a deck officer, an engineer, a security officer or other seafarer, this course helps you:
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Understand your transferable skills
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Discover what’s truly out there for you on land
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Build confidence and direction for your next step
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Learn to navigate change without losing your identity
“Do you feel like stepping ashore is a betrayal? It’s not. The maritime industry needs you—on both sides of the shore.”
6 Weeks
Each module is interactive and includes videos, exercises, and worksheets to help you reflect, build clarity, and move forward.
3 Live Group Sessions
Structured as interactive workshops, these sessions connect you with your cohort and your instructor, Naomi Vanderstockt, a former Captain turned CEO. Get feedback, ask questions, and learn from others in the same 'boat'.
Bonus Resources
Interview prep, CV templates, confidence builders, self-assessment tools and free premium membership to the exclusive Land & Sea Community where you can start to network, get involved in engaging debates on industry hot topics, and be invited to enriching events.
This course is built around five essential questions :
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How do I leverage my experience at sea to build a land-based career?
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What types of jobs and industries are actually out there for someone like me?
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What’s holding me back from making this move—and how do I overcome it?
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What if I don’t like life on land? How do I know what I want?
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How do I choose not just a career, but a lifestyle that works for me?
Match your desired career and lifestyle to real opportunities & keep growing your Maritime Success
You’ve spent years at sea. Now it’s time to chart your course ashore.
Course Introduction
The Maritime Success Compass is designed for maritime officers who want to transition from a shipboard career into a meaningful professional role on land. Whether you’re considering a full career shift or simply exploring new possibilities, this course will help you make informed, confident decisions.
You'll discover the vast career opportunities that match your skills, learn how to articulate your value ashore, and get practical tools to take action.
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify and communicate your transferable skills from sea to shore
- Map out your preferred career direction using real-world examples
- Understand and overcome common barriers to change (emotional and practical)
- Explore potential career paths beyond obvious roles like teaching or becoming a pilot ( those are amazing jobs, but not for everyone)
- Craft a career and lifestyle that align with your goals, values, and personal needs
You'll Receive
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🎓 6 structured learning modules
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💻 3 live interactive workshops
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🧠 CV, LinkedIn and Elevator Pitch strategy sessions
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🗂️ Self-reflection & career planning tools
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💬 Access to the community of fellow learners
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✅ Certificate of Completion
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📅 Flexible access to suit your schedule
Live Sessions
We do our best to find a time that suits every cohort. Sessions are optional but strongly recommended for deeper learning and connection.
Start Dates
The upcoming cohort that starts on the 27th of August has just been sold out, but don’t worry there more upcoming start-dates:
- 27th of August (sold out!)
- 17th of September 2025 (a few spots left)
- 22nd of October 2025
- 5th of November 2025
You will be able to select your cohort at the checkout. We understand that plans change, that's why we offer 100% flexibility in changing start date even after you sign-up.
None of these dates work for you? Do you have any specific concerns or requests? Reach out to us through [email protected] .
Practical Info
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Format: Cohort-based Online, self-paced with live sessions
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Live Session Flexibility: We work with each cohort to find times that suit everyone
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Duration: 6 weeks
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Price:
€1250 incl. VAT - EARLY BIRD RATE (limited availability)
€1750 incl. VAT - REGULAR RATE -
Start Date: you can select the cohort start date on the checkout page when you purchase the course. We offer full flexibility to change the date should your plans change.
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Topics We Cover
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Self-assessment: values, strengths, and SMART goal setting
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Overcoming psychological and practical barriers
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Understanding industry needs & mapping your transferable skills
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Exploring new roles: there's more out there than meets the surface
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Building (or Re-building) your personal brand: CV, LinkedIn, and elevator pitch
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Networking and navigating the job market
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Practice interviews and real-world preparation
Why Other Seafarers Enroll
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"I want to start a family and live in one place."
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"I’m curious what else is out there. I feel like I've hit the ceiling in my growth here onboard."
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"I don’t want to lose my identity—but I’m ready for change."
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"I want to stay connected to the maritime world while growing professionally."
Meet Your Instructor
Learn From Someone Who’s Been There
Naomi Vanderstockt, Master Mariner Unlimited, transitioned ashore after almost 15 years at sea. She now leads Caerulea University and supports seafarers worldwide in building meaningful careers and lives on land.
You’ll also hear from others who’ve made the leap—stories of engineers, hotel officers, captains, and cruise professionals now thriving in industries they never imagined.
🛟 You’re Not Alone — And You’re Not Starting Over
You already have what it takes. Let us help you see it, name it, and use it — for a career that fits your skills, values, and life on land.
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