Finnlines invests in people through advanced maritime training

We continue to strengthen both our workplace and our expertise. As part of this development process, we offer our employees a wide range of training opportunities.

Colleagues from across Finnlines participating in the training course.
From left: Alex Backman, Blasco Majorana, Ruben Lagaet, Sanna Simpanen-Mäenpää,
Juha Anjala, Niclas Seligson and Kristian Fleck.

A group of our employees are currently participating in a new executive-level maritime training programme, Executive Diploma in Shipping and Maritime Business, organized by Åbo Akademi University and Novia University of Applied Sciences.

The Executive Diploma in Shipping and Maritime Business is a specialized training programme for executives, designed to address the current challenges and future opportunities in the maritime industry. The programme equips participants with a broader, practical perspective on the maritime industry, with emphasis placed on perspectives related to Finland and the Baltic Sea.

The goal of the course is to deepen participants’ comprehensive understanding of the maritime sector, alongside peers who view issues from different perspectives. Alongside theory, the course emphasizes practical skills such as problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. Participants will develop a new toolkit for their own work and for leading their teams, while strengthening their professional versatility.

The programme combines in-person and online learning, with a strong focus on interactive group work. Topics covered include ship management and operations, global trade and shipping markets, shipping in supply chains, maritime regulation and legislation, and sustainability and future development.

Continuous learning requires time and commitment

Participants are enthusiastic about the opportunity to expand their skills through training. They particularly appreciate the chance to exchange ideas with fellow students and the new learning environment, which differs from their usual work setting. The experience has highlighted the people-centered nature of the maritime industry, and studying together is seen as strengthening cross-disciplinary collaboration. Finnlines’ Sales & Marketing Manager Kristian Fleck and General Manager Ruben Lagaet have been pleased with the start of the course and are looking forward to completing the course.

“I approach the course and my studies with an open and practical mindset and try to bring new insights into my daily work wherever possible. One of the most valuable aspects so far has been the opportunity to learn from academics while also exchanging experiences with other professionals from the industry. This combination of perspectives brings a lot of depth to the learning experience and makes it very insightful,” Ruben Lagaet reflects.

“In my view, this practical course offers so much hands-on experience that you’ll ideally integrate the material intuitively into your daily work. The best part so far has been personal exchange and learning together with Finnlines colleagues and fellow students,” Kristian Fleck concludes.