Thursday, November 27, 2025 - 11:17 by ce-press
Established in 2009, MTC Hamburg has become a leading provider of world-class maritime training, renowned for its certified programmes, highly qualified instructors, and advanced simulation facilities in western Hamburg.
MTC offers comprehensive training, consultancy, and assessments for bridge and engine personnel, safety and leadership development, and advanced simulator courses: all fully aligned with STCW, the IGF Code, and international standards.
For cruise operators, the portfolio includes POD courses as well as Train the Trainer and Conventional Ship Handling courses for several large cruiselines. Each year, more than 4,500 of maritime professionals enhance their practical skills in realistic environments with experienced instructors.
Furthermore, MTC is developing new modules tailored to cruise-specific challenges, such as sustainability and safety at sea. Each vessel is precisely modelled and implemented into our shiphandling simulator, which comprises more than 200 different vessel types.
Heinz Kuhlmann, managing director, says: “At MTC, we deliver professional cruise training: made in Hamburg”.