As a Maritime Instructor, you will need to master following:

• distinguish various types of ships
• international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
• maritime transportation technology
• recognise abnormalities on board
• teach boating principles
• vessel safety equipment

More generally, a maritime instructor is also versed in:

• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
• adapt teaching to student's capabilities
• apply intercultural teaching strategies
• apply teaching strategies
• assess students
• assessment processes
• assist students in their learning
• curriculum objectives
• geographic areas
• give constructive feedback
• guarantee students' safety
• health and safety measures in transportation
• monitor developments in field of expertise
• observe student's progress
• operate marine communication systems
• prepare lesson content

It also helps to know the following:

• assist in maritime rescue operations
• customer service
• ensure vessel security
• facilitate teamwork between students
• manage resources for educational purposes
• plot shipping navigation routes
• prepare deck equipment
• prepare lifeboats
• supervise movement of crew
• supervise movement of passengers
• use meteorological information
• use water navigation devices
• International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
• adapt training to labour market
• conduct on board safety inspections
• guide ships into docks
• learning difficulties
• operate mechanical equipment of ships
• perform classroom management
• provide lesson materials
• teamwork principles
• work with virtual learning environments