Advanced Shipping and Operations

The shipping Industry continues to grow and expand and therefore there must be a qualified person in Shipping Management who will continually be required to service the needs of this crucial sector.

This Advanced Shipping and Operations training course will allow the participants to achieve a high level of effectiveness by gaining the experience in terms of content, instruction, discussion and team exercises.

This training course provides an excellent foundation in the developments in shipping by introducing the maritime and shipping laws & regulations and various size and type of shipping fleet and its impact in performance and the trade markets & supply demand trends.

This Advanced Shipping and Operations training course will highlight:

• Introduction to international shipping industry history & conventions
• International shipping laws & regulations
• Ship’s management & operation and its effect in international trade
• Shipping industry economics
• Ship chartering & marine insurance

The main objective of this Advanced Shipping and Operations training course is to provide educational knowledge and values for delegates who needs to gain the practical knowledge and updated professional skills of the international conventions and maritime industry economics.

By the end of this Advanced Shipping and Operations training course, participants will be able to: 

• Identify & understand the international rules & regulations of the maritime industry.
• Recognize the role of IMO & ILO in maritime transport.
• Demonstrate the international conventions & codes related to maritime transport.
• Understand charter parties types & contents.
• Recognize the principles of maritime trade
• Analyze and evaluate shipping market & shipping companies economics
• Describe the international rules controlling the carriage of different types of cargoes.
• Identify classification societies roles.
• Practice the vessel crewing & MLC 2006 convention requirements. 
• Understand the future of maritime trade and development.
• Practice the cargo insurance fundamentals.
• Discuss the vessel operations & management best practices.

This Advanced Shipping and Operations training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Shipping company owners, Directors, and Senior Managers.
• Charterers, Shippers, and Maritime Attorneys.
• Company Directors and Senior Management Leaders of cargo and passenger ship operators.
• Shipbuilding Industry Sales/Marketing Personnel.
• Management of companies and bodies managing and operating ports and storage terminals.
• Producers, Traders, or Commodities Brokers, and Suppliers.
• Staff, Employees, and Section Heads from trade and finance ministries.
• Individuals looking to expand shipping and international sea-trade knowledge.

This Advanced Shipping and Operations training course will utilize a variety of proven professional learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The training course will be highly interactive and participative. This involves regular discussion between both delegates and training course facilitator. The training course will provide the participant with an in-depth knowledge through detailed information, real-life case studies, photos and video animation.

Professional management of maritime companies operations are very vital to the success and strategic planning of the organization.

The organisation will realize:

• Updated knowledge of international maritime standards and regulations.
• Improved shipping companies' operational integrity.
• Enhanced strategic planning capabilities.
• Improved shipping operational performance.
• Understanding the future of maritime trade and development.
• Enhanced utilization of sources and resources.
• Increased profitability.
•  Application of best practices in decision-making.

• Understanding international regulations and requirements for vessels and marine terminals/ports.
• Managing vessel chartering processes.
• Differentiating between types of vessel charter parties.
• Managing vessel operations in maritime companies.
• Practicing the regulatory roles of flag/port state inspections and requirements.
• Understanding the future of maritime trade and development.
• Organizing shipping documentations and bills of lading.
• Understanding types and contents of charter parties.