Course description
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 Logistics Management and the shipping industry. The course offers individuals a solid foundation and in-depth understanding of the shipping sector.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
- 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
Training Course Content
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
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.
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
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
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
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London Maritime Academy
London Maritime Academy provides a wide range of maritime training courses tailored to the global industry. Located in London and known for international standards, we offer diverse Classroom and Online courses taught by highly experienced experts in the maritime sector....