IntroductionThis study examines the application of the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) evaluation model in assessing the effectiveness of nautical curricula in maritime higher education. The study aims to analyze how the CIPP model supports curriculum alignment with the dynamic demands of the maritime industry and international standards such as IMO–STCW.MethodsA systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted using the PRISMA approach. Publications from 2010 to 2024 were identified thr