Technical compliance keeps ships moving. But it’s the human element — leadership, communication, emotional resilience, and safety culture — that determines whether your fleet truly performs.
Strive High partners with maritime companies to develop the soft skills that protect your people, reduce risk, and build an organization your crew is proud to be part of.
The business case
Fatigue, stress, communication and decision-making shape every voyage. They decide how safely a vessel operates and how long good crew stay.
of maritime accidents involve human factors
Fatigue, stress and decisions made under pressure play a direct role in operational safety at sea.
1 in 4
seafarers report symptoms of depression, anxiety or stress
Mental wellbeing drives retention, engagement and performance on board.
80%
of incidents involve human error
Multicultural crews need clear leadership in high-pressure moments.
A safer, healthier, higher-performing maritime workforce starts with people.
We help shipping companies strengthen communication, leadership, wellbeing and collaboration through practical, evidence-based learning designed only for the maritime industry. The result is resilient crews, confident leaders and workplaces where people and performance thrive.
We don't just train maritime professionals. We transform how they lead, communicate, and build safety culture — from the sea up.
Develop confident, accountable leaders who stay clear-headed under pressure.
EnquireBetter communication and trust across cultures, ranks, and between ship and shore.
EnquireHelp seafarers handle pressure, spot early signs of distress and support each other.
EnquireThe human factors behind risk, reporting, decisions and safety on board.
EnquireLink assessment, learning and performance so growth continues after training.
EnquireWe are not a generic L&D provider. We are your maritime people partner.
Every program is designed with the maritime environment in mind — rotations, cultural dynamics, rank structures, pressure, and isolation.
Our programs are grounded in Emotional Intelligence and behavioural science. Your people lead differently and own safety differently.
From TNA to delivery to follow-up measurement, we manage the full cycle. Your teams don't have to piece things together.
Delivered across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond. Our facilitators are internationally credentialed and genuinely invested.
Every engagement is designed with measurement in mind. Behavioural assessments, manager feedback, retention tracking.
Our workshops go beyond presentations and compliance checklists. Through discussion, reflection, real-world scenarios, and practical application, participants develop skills they can use immediately—onboard and ashore.
Professionally designed materials that make complex concepts clear and memorable.
Industry case studies grounding learning in real maritime scenarios.
Maritime-specific role plays to practice skills in a safe environment.
Real work experiences make every program richer and immediately actionable.
Comprehensive manuals with notes, examples, and space for personal reflections.
Group reporting builds accountability and ensures every voice is heard.
Structured discussions that turn the room into a learning community.
"We measure our success not by feedback forms filled in on the day — but by the conversations that happen on the vessel three months later."
A glimpse into our interactive, hands-on training sessions that create lasting behavioral change across maritime organizations.
Scroll through the training outcomes we build with maritime teams.
We help your crews move from a compliance mindset to genuine ownership. Near-miss reporting goes up. Incidents go down. Your fleet becomes safer - measurably.
Officers learn practical leadership habits that improve trust, reduce conflict, and raise accountability onboard.
Standardized handovers and closed-loop communication routines across bridge, engine, and shore coordination points.
We align management and vessel teams with shared operating language, faster escalation, and clearer decision ownership.
Wellbeing frameworks that help masters and officers manage fatigue, morale, and pressure without compromising standards.
Preeti Dubey founded Strive High in Singapore in 2014. A psychologist and management professional, she moved from private banking into helping people grow their social and emotional intelligence.
She has trained professionals across shipping, banking, insurance and the public sector, on leadership, emotional intelligence, women’s leadership, mental health and Psychological First Aid.
Flexible delivery for maritime teams across offices, vessels, regions, and learning schedules.
Expert facilitators conduct live, fully interactive workshops at your offices, training centres, onboard, or a venue of your choice.
Instructor-led virtual sessions delivered live, fully interactive with real-time discussions, breakout rooms, and exercises.
Self-paced digital learning accessible anytime, from any device, on or offline. Ideal for seafarers on rotation.
Strive-High is a globally recognized soft skills consultancy and training company based in Singapore. With over a decade of experience, a presence in 20+ countries, and expertise across 7 industries, we have partnered with organizations to deliver 15,000+ successful training interventions.
We specialize in turning soft skills into hard results by equipping individuals and organizations with the knowledge and emotional intelligence needed to succeed in today’s dynamic world.
Written by Top Soft-Skills Trainers
Combine all three modes for maximum impact. Start with LMS pre-learning, bring teams together live for the core workshop, then reinforce with follow-up modules and 30-day support.
Design Your Blended ProgramPre-Learning
LMS modules
Core Workshop
In-person or live online
Reinforcement
30-day follow-up
