Assessments
Objective insight for better decisions. We help you understand people’s strengths, risks and readiness before you recruit, promote, assign or coach them.
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:
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A clear, data-driven view of strengths and development needs
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Objective input for promotion and succession planning
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Greater awareness of human factors that influence safety and performance
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Superintendents and promotion panels
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Fleet and crewing managers
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HR business partners and leadership development teams
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HSE managers preparing for audits or safety campaigns
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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
What you can expect
A structured assessment saves time, reduces risk and helps people develop faster.
You’ll see:
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Safer, more confident role transitions
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Better fit between people and positions
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Early identification of growth areas
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Stronger team dynamics and culture
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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.