Piraeus, Greece – [09/10/2025] – A major recognition for innovation in maritime training: SQLearn has been named the winner of the SAFETY4SEA Training Award 2025, honoring its pioneering role in redefining how seafarers train and stay safe at sea.
The award highlights SQLearn’s continuous commitment to transforming maritime training through innovation, technology and human-centered learning. As the maritime industry evolves through digital transformation, SQLearn stands at the forefront — empowering seafarers, shipping companies and maritime authorities with training solutions that are accessible, efficient and effective.
Recognizing Excellence in Maritime Safety
The annual SAFETY4SEA Awards celebrate organizations and individuals who demonstrate excellence and leadership in promoting safety, sustainability and performance across the global maritime industry. The Training Award specifically honors initiatives that enhance competence, preparedness and professional development — essential pillars for a safer and more resilient shipping sector.
Winning this award underscores SQLearn’s leadership in making maritime training truly meaningful. Through its certified online courses, comprehensive training management system and pioneering technology, such as CaptAIn, a next-gen AI assistant, SQLearn has redefined the standards of maritime training.
A Mission That Goes Beyond Compliance
“Our mission has always been to make maritime training meaningful — through a complete online system and certified courses that truly meet the needs of crews and companies,” said Antonis Fringas, General Manager of SQLearn, as he accepted the award. “Every day, thousands of seafarers, organizations and authorities rely on our training, and their trust drives us to keep improving. Training, we believe, must go beyond compliance to become a daily partner in safety, efficiency and growth.”
For more than ten years, SQLearn has focused on developing maritime-specific online training system and a comprehensive online training library that meet the rigorous standards of international regulations while addressing the real-world needs of crews. Its solutions are used both onboard and ashore, offering seamless access to training content and assessment tools.
By combining innovative technology with industry expertise, SQLearn helps companies cultivate a strong safety culture and ensure that their people remain competent, confident and compliant. We believe that training must be dynamic, engaging and integrated into daily operations — supporting the maritime industry’s ongoing shift toward smarter and more data-driven practices.
A Shared Recognition
SQLearn extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who voted for us and to the SAFETY4SEA team for promoting the vital role of training in safety and sustainability. Above all, the company thanks its dedicated SQLearn team, whose passion and expertise bring its vision to life every day.
A special thanks also goes to the award sponsor, V.Group, and to Mr. Dimitris Patrikios, who recognized SQLearn’s unwavering commitment to training innovation and reminded everyone that “Training is the pillar of our seafarers’ safety, and SQLearn has found new and innovative ways to train our crews.”
“This award inspires us to keep helping shipping companies shape a safer and more sustainable future through training,” added Antonis Fringas. “We promise to return next year with even more to share”.
Looking Ahead
The SAFETY4SEA Training Award 2025 marks another significant milestone in SQLearn’s mission to support shipping companies and seafarers worldwide. It reflects industry recognition and acts as an affirmation of the company’s core belief: that training is the cornerstone of safety and operational excellence.
As the maritime world continues to embrace digital transformation, SQLearn remains committed to developing new technologies and content that make maritime training more engaging, effective and accessible — ensuring that seafarers everywhere are equipped for the challenges of tomorrow’s seas.
If you want to stay at the forefront of maritime training, explore SQLearn’s range of certified online courses designed to enhance safety, compliance and operational excellence:
RightShip-specific Online Courses👉 https://eshop.sqlearn.com/rightship/
SIRE 2.0 Dedicated Online Courses👉https://eshop.sqlearn.com/sire/
STCW Online Courses👉 https://eshop.sqlearn.com/product-category/e-learning-for-seafarers/stcw-basic-training/
ECDIS Type-Specific Courses👉 https://eshop.sqlearn.com/product-category/e-learning-for-seafarers/ecdis/
