What SQLearn does

SQLearn (legal entity: SQLEARN E-TRAINING APPLICATIONS S.A.) is a Greek maritime e-learning specialist founded in 2006 in Piraeus, Greece. The company provides an online Computer-Based Training (CBT) platform with a library of 200+ in-house developed courses, deployed to shipping companies, seafarers, cruise crews, superyacht personnel, and crew management firms across global markets. Core technology components include a cloud-based Learning Management System, a Training Management System (TMS) with an embedded Training Matrix Module, a Seafarers Competence Management System, a vetting inspection preparation tool (Vetti), QR-code certificate verification, Virtual Reality training modules, and CaptAIn Premium, an AI assistant built on Retrieval-Augmented Generation that queries company Safety Management System documents and maritime regulations in multiple languages. STCW courses are certified by the American Bureau of Shipping and approved by the Cyprus, Panama, Palau, and Liberia flag administrations.

The business model combines individual course purchases through the SQLearn e-shop (€50-€350 per course, six-month single-user licenses) with corporate platform licensing for shipping companies featuring subscription billing, dedicated account managers, and a 10% volume discount program. Go-to-market is dual: self-serve product-led growth for individual seafarers and enterprise field sales with bespoke platform implementations for fleet operators. Channel partners include DESE Crew Management (reseller) and RightShip (co-marketing ZHI Partner). Reported scale includes 150+ shipping company clients, 50,000+ seafarers, and 1,000+ vessels served.

In December 2025, Mintra completed the acquisition of SQLearn to strengthen its maritime and energy workforce management presence in the Greek market; SQLearn continues to operate under its brand as a Mintra subsidiary.

Name

SQLearn

Legal name

SQLEARN E-TRAINING APPLICATIONS SA

Website

https://sqlearn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SQLearn is a Greek maritime e-learning specialist delivering ABS-certified Computer-Based Training, a Training Management System, and an AI-powered compliance assistant to 150+ shipping companies and 50,000+ seafarers globally. Acquired by Mintra in December 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime E-Learning Software

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Merchant Marine & Deck Operations (EDAOANAA)

Keywords

• Maritime e-learning
• Computer-based training
• STCW courses
• Seafarer training
• Competence management

Headquarters

HQ city

Piraeus

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Licenses: Individual seafarers purchase single course licenses through the e-shop platform. Courses are priced per-unit (e.g., €95 for lessons learnt courses, €100-€350 for STCW bundles). Licenses are non-transferable and valid for 6 months from activation.
2. Corporate Training Platform Licensing: Shipping companies receive customized training platforms with user management, automated enrollments, and fleet-wide reporting. Corporate program offers 10% discount on orders with pay-as-you-go model and no contract commitments.
3. Platform Implementation Services: DESE partnership includes tailor-made training platform designed and implemented by SQLearn. Implementation involves consulting, technical support, installation, and configuration services.
4. Training Management System (TMS): LMS/TMS licensing for shipping companies to manage training processes, deliver content to ashore personnel and seafarers onboard with embedded training matrix module

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SQLearn is a maritime e-learning company that develops and delivers an online Computer-Based Training (CBT) platform for seafarers and shipping companies. Its offerings include STCW-aligned e-learning courses, a Training Management System (TMS), a Seafarers Competence Management System, AI-assisted tutoring (CaptAIn Premium), Virtual Reality training modules, and certificate verification services. The company serves both corporate maritime fleets and individual seafarers via its e-shop.

Product overview

SQLearn is a specialized maritime training provider offering a unified online CBT platform with an extensive library of 200+ in-house developed courses covering safety, health, hygiene, cargo operations, cyber security, navigation, and vetting inspections. The core platform integrates a Training Management System (TMS) for onshore and onboard training delivery, a Seafarers Competence Management System, and Vetti for vetting inspection preparation. CaptAIn Premium provides AI-powered knowledge retrieval via RAG technology, while Virtual Reality Training offers immersive learning. STCW Online Courses are approved by ABS, Cyprus, Panama, and Palau flag administrations. Products are accessible through the main SQLearn platform and dedicated e-shop (eshop.sqlearn.com), with supporting hardware (VLMS Box) and QR code certificate verification for credential validation. The company was acquired by Mintra in December 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SQLearn Online CBT Platform
• Training Management System (TMS)
• Seafarers Competence Management System
• CaptAIn Premium (AI Tutor)
• Virtual Reality Training
• STCW Online Courses
• Vetti
• QR Code Certificate Verification
• Resilience E-learning Modules
• VLMS Box
• SQLearn E-shop

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting over 50,000 seafarers across 1,000+ vessels and 150 shipping companies globally

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Seagull Maritime (Ocean Technologies Group): Maritime e-learning and crew competence management platform serving ship operators globally. Closest direct competitor with overlapping CBT library, training matrix, and onboard/ashore delivery model.
• Mintra: Global provider of digital learning and workforce management solutions for maritime and energy; acquired SQLearn in December 2025. Direct overlap in maritime e-learning, course libraries, and crew training management.
• Videotel (KVH): Maritime training provider offering e-learning courses, safety videos, and competency management to ship operators. Competes directly on STCW and safety CBTs across the same shipping customer base.
• Marlins (V.Group): Maritime training and crew certification specialist owned by V.Group. Competes in STCW, security awareness, and pre-vetting CBTs and serves many of the same tanker, bulker, and cruise operators.
• Safebridge: Provider of maritime simulation, e-learning, and competence assessment, particularly strong in navigation and ECDIS training. Overlaps with SQLearn's navigation and STCW catalog.

Emerging players

• Danelec: Maritime digitalization and ECDIS specialist offering connected bridge and training-related software. Adjacent overlap with SQLearn's navigation and competency training content.

Broad incumbents

• Ocean Technologies Group: Broader maritime digital training and crew management platform encompassing Seagull, Marlins, and other brands. Serves as a wide-portfolio incumbent spanning learning, crewing, and compliance.
• V.Group: Global ship management and crew services group owning Marlins training. Provides integrated crew management plus training, competing with SQLearn's TMS and corporate platform offerings.
• Wärtsilä Land & Sea Academy (Wärtsilä): Maritime training arm of Wärtsilä delivering e-learning and simulator-based courses for marine engineering and safety. Comparable as a vendor-backed incumbent in maritime training delivery.

Others

• ECMAR (European Community of Maritime Academies and Researchers): Network of maritime academic institutions coordinating vocational maritime education in Europe. Adjacent to SQLearn as an ecosystem enabler in seafarer vocational training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sqlearn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/sqlearn
• Facebookfacebook.com/sqlearngr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sqlearn

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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