Dr. Volkan Aydogdu

I was in charge of the Travelling - Health, Env.,Safety and Security (HESS) Trainer Team that consist of 10 experts and HESS related training which include design, revision, and follow up based on Corporate's program and SME approach. Also, responsible for the identification of training providers, managing the relationship, and monitoring the quality of training deliveries, and management of new projects that include risk assessment, budgeting, and evaluation.

In charge of ISM/ISPS/MLC implementation on MPP and Cement Carrier fleet as DPA and CSO.

I have established my own R&D company with 2 colleagues of mine. We have developed several product such as low cost steering simulator and steering simulator. Beside of R&D, we develop process and technology through the needs of maritime industry and provide consultancy services. Moreover we are conducting i-sea project to improve navigational safety.

Beside of teaching and research activities, I have been in charge of postgraduate studies as program coordinator and worked as deputy chair for the maritime transportation and management department. Moreover, I have lead and manage numerous industrial and academic R&D projects.

I deliver lectures on maritime safety including basic safety (i.e. fire-fighting, survival at sea) and security trainings, electronic navigation and navigational practices in simulator enviro. I have lead several project about maritime safety and navigational safety as well. I focus on navigational safety and Port Community System (PCS) on my researches.

Maritime Traffic Management Navigational Safety Maritime Simulators

Shipping and Technical Ship Management