Fundamentals of Shipping Business training course in Athens

Available Dates

May-12-2025

Athens
June-16-2025

Athens
July-14-2025

Athens
Aug-11-2025

Athens
Sep-08-2025

Athens
Oct-13-2025

Athens
Nov-10-2025

Athens
Dec-08-2025

Athens

Dates in Other Venues

May-12-2025

Hamburg
May-19-2025

London
May-26-2025

Dubai
June-02-2025

Rotterdam
June-02-2025

Istanbul
June-16-2025

Hamburg
June-16-2025

London
June-23-2025

Dubai
June-30-2025

Rotterdam
June-30-2025

Istanbul
July-07-2025

Rotterdam
July-07-2025

Istanbul
July-14-2025

Hamburg
July-21-2025

London
July-28-2025

Dubai
Aug-04-2025

Rotterdam
Aug-04-2025

Istanbul
Aug-11-2025

Hamburg
Aug-18-2025

London
Aug-25-2025

Dubai
Sep-01-2025

Istanbul
Sep-01-2025

Rotterdam
Sep-08-2025

Hamburg
Sep-15-2025

London
Sep-22-2025

Dubai
Sep-29-2025

Rotterdam
Sep-29-2025

Istanbul
Oct-06-2025

Rotterdam
Oct-06-2025

Istanbul
Oct-13-2025

Hamburg
Oct-20-2025

London
Oct-27-2025

Dubai
Nov-10-2025

Rotterdam
Nov-10-2025

Istanbul
Nov-10-2025

Hamburg
Nov-17-2025

London
Nov-24-2025

Dubai
Dec-01-2025

Istanbul
Dec-01-2025

Rotterdam
Dec-08-2025

Hamburg
Dec-15-2025

London
Dec-22-2025

Dubai
Dec-29-2025

Istanbul
Dec-29-2025

Rotterdam

Course Details

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.

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

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

Athens

Course Outline

5 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

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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