At IFS, we believe that skilled, confident and well-trained people are essential to safe and efficient maritime operations.
Our maritime training programmes are designed to develop practical skills, strengthen professional competence and improve onboard performance across merchant, offshore and offshore wind operations. With more than 2,000 seafarers trained worldwide, we combine maritime expertise with practical learning and a strong focus on food safety, compliance, catering standards and crew wellbeing.
Our programmes include Chief Cook, Chief Cook Refresher, Steward, Camp Boss and IVI courses, alongside customised training solutions. Depending on the programme, training is delivered online or in person, combining hands-on instruction with digital learning tools and competency assessment.
Our Training & Hospitality Facility in the Philippines is at the heart of our commitment to practical, immersive learning. The state-of-the-art facility provides a dedicated environment where maritime professionals can develop their skills through hands-on training, supported by innovative learning technologies and real-world operational scenarios.
In Belgium, the Maritime Food Lab in Antwerp further supports our focus on culinary development and catering excellence, providing a dedicated environment for practical learning and the development of skills relevant to maritime catering operations.
Our approach is practical, relevant and measurable, helping participants apply their knowledge in real operational environments. By strengthening technical skills, promoting safe working practices and supporting continuous development, IFS helps improve service consistency, operational readiness and crew performance.
Through continuous investment in people, facilities and innovative learning solutions, IFS is committed to raising standards and supporting the development of maritime professionals worldwide.
