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Shippy App is an innovative maritime training course booking platform, built by a seafarer exclusively for seafarers. It provides easy access to a wide range of verified training courses from leading maritime institutes, allowing users to search, compare, and book courses in just a few clicks. With Shippy, there’s no need for physical visits, lengthy WhatsApp conversations, phone calls, or the risk of payment fraud. The app also features AI-powered tools to help seafarers upload and manage their training details effortlessly, along with an inbuilt tracker that sends timely reminders before certificates expire. Completely free for seafarers, Shippy is available on both the App Store and Google Play Store — making course booking smarter, safer, and simpler.
Learning begins with a search, but enrollment starts with the Shippy App.
Features
List your courses and connect with a wide network of active seafarers seeking training and renewals.
Manage schedules, seat availability, and bookings through your real-time panel.
Receive course fees securely via Shippy — no chasing, no third-party links.
Access verified documents directly from your panel without extra follow-ups.
Update course dates, seat allocations, and booking info seamlessly — audit-friendly.
Auto-verify seafarer certificates and fill candidate data faster, with fewer errors.
Advertise discounts and highlight special offers directly within the Shippy app.
Track bookings, seat status, and revenue with real-time dashboard insights.
Join Shippy for free — no upfront cost to list your institute.
Get help anytime via email, phone, WhatsApp, or chat — from onboarding to marketing.
We understand your challenges because we've faced them too. Shippy is built to simplify your maritime career journey.
Say goodbye to physical visits and endless messages. Book courses from top institutes with just a click.
No hidden charges, no commissions — Shippy will always be free for seafarers.
Make safe in-app payments — no third-party links, no scams, no stress.
Track certificate and course expiries easily. Get renewal reminders right on time.
Access your career essentials on-the-go from anywhere in the world, on any device.
faq's
Shippy is a maritime skill development platform where seafarers can easily find, book, and pay for training courses and certificate renewals from top maritime institutes — all through a single app.
Yes! Shippy is completely free for seafarers, and it will always remain free. You only pay the actual course fee charged by the institute — no extra charges from us.
It's simple! Download the Shippy app, browse available courses, select your preferred course and date, and book it instantly through the app. No calls, no WhatsApp messages, no physical visits.
After you upload your certificates on the Shippy app, our inbuilt tracker will remind you before any of your certificates expire. It'll also suggest renewal courses at the right time so you're always prepared.
100%. All payments are processed securely within the app. No third-party links, no shady UPI IDs, and no risk of payment scams.
Shippy is available for both Android and iPhone users. You can download it from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
Yes! Shippy keeps a complete record of all your upcoming course bookings, courses that are expiring soon, and even courses that have already expired. This helps you manage your training schedule efficiently and stay on top of all your certifications.
Shippy was created by a seafarer, for seafarers — built with firsthand knowledge of the industry’s challenges and designed to make life easier for those at sea.
Shippy uses AI-powered document recognition to simplify data entry for seafarers. When registering or updating training details, users can simply upload a photo of their certificate or click a picture through the app. Shippy’s AI then automatically reads the document and autofills all the relevant fields for that course — saving you time and effort, while reducing errors.
By uploading your documents on the Shippy app, you won't have to resubmit them every time you book a course. When you enroll for a course, the respective institute can securely access your uploaded documents through their Shippy panel — only when needed. This makes life easier for both seafarers and institutes by reducing unnecessary communication, saving time, and letting you enjoy a more relaxed, hassle-free vacation.
Shippy is a maritime skill development platform where seafarers can easily find, book, and pay for training courses and certificate renewals from top maritime institutes — all through a single app.
It's simple! Just contact us and we will register your institute on the Shippy platform, set up your profile, and you can start listing your courses and available dates. Our team can also assist you with a s very simple onboarding process.
All payments made by seafarers are securely processed through Shippy. Institutes receive payments directly into their registered bank account as per the agreed settlement cycle. No more chasing for payments or dealing with fraudulent links.
Yes! Institutes get access to their own dedicated Institute panel where you can easily list new courses, update batch dates, manage seat availability, and track bookings in real-time. So there is absolutely no need to spend on expensive softwares or ERP's to manage your institute.
Yes, but only when a seafarer enrolls for a course at your institute. The candidate's uploaded documents become accessible through your institute panel — eliminating the need for repeated document requests and unnecessary communication.
Shippy uses an AI-powered verification system that reads and validates certificate details when seafarers upload their documents, ensuring accurate data and reducing chances of errors or fake certificates.
Absolutely! Shippy offers institutes the option to highlight featured courses, run promotions, and post ads within the app to reach a larger audience of active seafarers. Contact us for more details.
Through your institute dashboard, you can easily view all course bookings, candidate details, seat availability, and payment records in real-time — giving you complete control over your operations helping you during audits.