INTRODUCTION
The programme allows you to see the bigger picture of the shipping industry and world trade and gave you a sound understanding of legal, numerical and commercial aspects that you use in your work dealing with vessels, ports and terminals.
The introduction to shipping business training course is intended for candidates interested in gaining comprehensive insight into shipping management and the shipping industry. The course offers individuals a solid foundation and in-depth understanding of the shipping sector.
OBJECTIVES
Understand the shipping industry
Understand the shipping industry from a managerial and technical standpoint.
Anticipate the impacts of the maritime industry on international trade and the global economy
Grasp the principles of financing and trading vessels
Explore various shipping markets
Appreciating the role of marine insurance
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
Introduction to the Shipping Business
Importance of international trade and the role of shipping in this vast trading network. Type of ships and type of cargo they carry. Essential Shipping Knowledge and Shipping Terminology
How the different types of cargo are categorized, stored on board the ship and transported over the seas.
Key Customers and Players of the Maritime Industry
Role of the Maritime Administration in Port Operations
Day 2
Ports, Ship registry and Insurance in shipping industry
Different types of port and their roles in the shipping industry. Power of Authority for Flag State Control / Port State Control.
Dry docking & repairs at shipyards.
Ship registries and the importance / need for classification.
Marine Insurance, P&I Club
Dry docking & repairs at shipyards.
Day 3
international maritime bodies and conventions
Various commercial surveys for ships and cargoes.
Key Maritime Organisation (IMO, ILO, IHO and ITF etc)
Various Non-Government Shipping Organisation (NGO)
Overview of international conventions and regulations related to shipping.
Maritime courts and Arbitration centres
Day 4
Maritime and Commercial Law, the Carriage of Goods by Sea and Liability
Fundamentals of law: the legal system
Fundamentals of law: Law of Contract
Maritime law: origins
Aspects of maritime law
International institutions and legislation
Commercial shipping law
International regulations
Day 5
Maritime safety, security and environment marine protection
SOLAS Convention overview and recent updates (E.G. POLAR CODE, III CODE, ETC.)
Managerial aspects of safety: the ISM Code
Marine environment protection fundamentals - Sustainable Shipping
MARPOL Convention overview and updates
Managerial aspects of marine pollution control
