Register for
UPSTREAM: STCW 2026 Culture Shift — Systems Thinking for Maritime Safety Leadership
Systems Thinking for Digital Maritime Transition
Wednesday 20 May 2026 | 10:00–16:00 MCA Labs, Gerlachekaai 20, 2000 Antwerp Maximum 20 participants
Early Bird — €315 excl. VAT (Standard: €425) Early bird pricing closes 6 May 2026.
Lead Partner: Antwerp Maritime Academy | Supported by: Women in Ports
Since January 2026, violence, harassment, bullying, and sexual assault at sea are a mandatory STCW competence. Most companies responded with policy updates and toolbox talks. But on the vessel itself? The reporting form stays empty — and the question most companies haven't asked yet is: have we actually built a system where it feels safe to speak up?
This is the compliance trap — and the missing piece is safety leadership. This full-day workshop gives you the diagnostic framework and practical tools to move beyond it.
What you are registering for:
- A full-day interactive workshop (not a lecture) with a maximum of 20 senior maritime professionals.
- Completed One-Page Upstream Diagnostic — your personalised 90-day action plan.
- Three Gaps Framework toolkit with diagnostic questions. Leverage Points hierarchy adapted for maritime safety leaders.
- Printed Participant Workbook with scenario exercises and reflection prompts. A practical understanding of safety leadership — beyond the STCW competence table.
- Networking lunch and refreshments.
- Certificate of completion.
- 6 months free Land & Sea Community membership with access to the STCW 2026 Debate Room — and the early bird rate (€59/year) when you choose to continue.
Need to cancel? Full refund up to 14 days before the workshop. 50% refund up to 7 days before. No refund within 7 days, but you may send a colleague in your place.
Need a VAT-compliant invoice? Email [email protected] with your company details and VAT number.
Caerulea University | All prices exclude VAT | Facilitated by Naomi Vanderstockt
This workshop is part of The UPSTREAM Series by Caerulea University — founded by Naomi Vanderstockt, master mariner and systems thinking practitioner with deep operational experience from cruise ship operations, VTS, and maritime education across three continents. The Three Gaps Framework was developed from real patterns observed across fleets, flag states, and management companies responding to STCW 2026.
What You Are Joining
The Three Gaps Framework
A diagnostic tool for safety culture: the Policy Gap, Signal Gap, and Power Gap. Identify which gap is widest in your organisation — and what each one requires.
Your 90-Day Action Plan
Leave with a completed One-Page Upstream Diagnostic — leading indicators, concrete actions, and peer accountability built into your plan.
6 Months Community Access
Free Land & Sea Community membership included — with access to the STCW 2026 Debate Room. When your free period ends, you get the early bird rate (€59/year) for as long as you stay.
