





INTRODUCTION
This stimulating and intellectually challenging course helps to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge required to operate successfully within the international maritime industry.The course has a strong business focus and explores the complex factors involved in the management of ships and shipping operations worldwide. Candidates will also reflect on the key aspects of maritime law, operations and risk management techniques and look at the impact of international trade on management strategies in the industry.
OBJECTIVES
Evaluate the executive decision-making process in the maritime industry;
Understand the significance of shipping in the entire global supply chain;
Comprehend how the global economy, trade, transport, stock markets, and commodity markets are closely related to shipping.
Assess the conceptual, regulatory, operational, technical and economic aspects of the maritime industry.
Become familiar with theoretical and practical approaches;
Evaluate problem-solving approaches by the use of case studies and best industry practices for each Unit

WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
Managers from the shipping industry
Managers from the oil and gas industry
Administrators in contact with the shipping industry
fleet managers and commercial analysts
Shipping industry employees
NGOs
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
Fundamentals in Maritime Business
Maritime Industry
Ship Types and Sizes
Maritime Economics
Vessel Traffic & Monitoring
Ship Reporting & monitoring
Day 2
Maritime Economics
Shipping and the economy
Shipping and Market cycles
The 4 shipping markets
The supply and demand for Sea Transport
Freight rates
Trading areas flows
The economics of New builds and Second-hand ships
Politics & economics
Maritime Economics
Shipping and the economy
Shipping and Market cycles

The 4 shipping markets
The supply and demand for Sea Transport
Freight rates
Trading areas flows
The economics of New builds and Second-hand ships
Politics & economics
Day 3
Financial Management in a Maritime Business
Understanding financial terms
Issues of Financing in the maritime industry
The financial aspects of cargo management
The operating statement
Breakeven and decision making (cost / revenue relationships)
Budgeting & Forecasting
Financial Controls
Financial Management in a Maritime Business
Understanding financial terms
Issues of Financing in the maritime industry
The financial aspects of cargo management
The operating statement
Breakeven and decision making (cost / revenue relationships)
Budgeting & Forecasting
Financial Controls
Day 4
Ship Cargoes and Vessels
Types and Nature of Marine Cargo
Types of cargo vessels
The Port System
The development of containerization
Intermodalism Multimodal Information and the International Supply Chain
The Liner Bill of Lading, The Through Bill of Lading, The Booking Note, Time Charter (BoxTime, Slot Charters (SlotHire)
Marine Cargo Documentation & payment Terms

Customs Maritime Cargo Reporting & Controls
The Duty of Disclosure, Dangerous Goods and Port information
Cargo Stowage and Loading
Ship Cargoes and Vessels
Types and Nature of Marine Cargo
Types of cargo vessels
The Port System
The development of containerization
Intermodalism Multimodal Information and the International Supply Chain
The Liner Bill of Lading, The Through Bill of Lading, The Booking Note, Time Charter (BoxTime, Slot Charters (SlotHire)
Marine Cargo Documentation & payment Terms
Customs Maritime Cargo Reporting & Controls
The Duty of Disclosure, Dangerous Goods and Port information
Cargo Stowage and Loading
Day 5
Insurance and Claims
The duties of insurance brokers
underwriters and claims agents
crew injury
explosion and fire
collision
salvage operations
Cargo damage.
Insurance and Claims
The duties of insurance brokers
underwriters and claims agents
crew injury
explosion and fire
collision
salvage operations
Cargo damage.

Maritime Regulations
safety
Security
Environment
Quality
ballast water
Day 7
Maritime Law and Regulations
the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA)
Hague-Visby Rules
Limitation of liability
The International Convention Regarding Bills of Lading
Day 8
Chartering Management, Negotiations & Contracts
The process of chartering and shipbroking practices
Negotiations
Fixtures
post-fixtures
Voyage estimations
Charter party types
Day 9
Global Maritime Intermediaries
Ship Managers
Banking and Investment Institutions
Ship Agents
Classification Societies
Bunkering Brokers
Crew Managers
Suppliers
Inspectors

Day 10
Port & Terminal Management
Ports as facilitators of global regional trade and transport
Port management and concession agreements
Private vs. public Terminal Management
Pilots and Tugs

IN-HOUSE TRAINING
LMA Training is capable of conducting this training programme exclusively for your delegates. Please e-mail us on admin@lmitac.com for further information and/or to receive a comprehensive proposal.

DOCUMENTATION
High-Quality material has been prepared by the LMAteam for distribution to delegates. In addition, a special note pad to facilitate note-taking will be provided.
CERTIFICATES
Accredited Certificate of completion will be issued to those who attend & successfully complete the programme.
SCHEDULE
Our Course timings commence at 09:00AM12:45PM and 01:00PM - 05:00PM.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Please complete the registration form on the course page & return it to us indicating your preferred mode of payment. For Further Information, please get in touch with us.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Delegates have 14 days from the date of booking to cancel and receive a full refund or transfer to another date free of charge. If less than 14 days notice is given then we will be unable to refund or cancel the booking unless on medical grounds. For more details about the Cancellation and Refund policy, please visit www.lmitac.com/terms-and-conditions/
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT
We are committed to picking up and dropping off the participants from the airport to the hotel and back.
CONTACT INFO
LONDON
London - Oxford Street 25 N Row, London W1K 6DJ
+44 (0) 20 36 916 970
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DUBAI
Business Bay, ParkLane Tower, Offices 718 - 719
+971 43880094
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