Mastering Ship Finance and Vessel Ownership

Course Info

Date: Jan-20-2025

Length: 2 Weeks

City: Dubai

Fees: 9,770

Type: In Classroom

Available Dates

  • Jan-20-2025

    Dubai

  • Feb-17-2025

    Dubai

  • Mar-17-2025

    Dubai

  • Apr-21-2025

    Dubai

  • May-19-2025

    Dubai

  • June-16-2025

    Dubai

  • July-21-2025

    Dubai

  • Aug-18-2025

    Dubai

  • Sep-15-2025

    Dubai

  • Oct-20-2025

    Dubai

  • Nov-17-2025

    Dubai

  • Dec-15-2025

    Dubai

Dates in Other Venues

  • Jan-06-2025

    Athens

  • Jan-06-2025

    Hamburg

  • Jan-13-2025

    London

  • Jan-20-2025

    Athens

  • Jan-20-2025

    Hamburg

  • Jan-27-2025

    Istanbul

  • Jan-27-2025

    Rotterdam

  • Feb-03-2025

    Hamburg

  • Feb-03-2025

    Athens

  • Feb-24-2025

    Rotterdam

  • Feb-24-2025

    Istanbul

  • Mar-03-2025

    Athens

  • Mar-03-2025

    Hamburg

  • Mar-10-2025

    London

  • Mar-24-2025

    Rotterdam

  • Mar-24-2025

    Istanbul

  • Apr-07-2025

    Athens

  • Apr-07-2025

    Hamburg

  • Apr-14-2025

    London

  • Apr-28-2025

    Rotterdam

  • Apr-28-2025

    Istanbul

  • May-05-2025

    Athens

  • May-05-2025

    Hamburg

  • May-12-2025

    London

  • May-26-2025

    Rotterdam

  • May-26-2025

    Istanbul

  • June-02-2025

    Hamburg

  • June-02-2025

    Athens

  • June-16-2025

    London

  • June-23-2025

    Rotterdam

  • June-23-2025

    Istanbul

  • June-30-2025

    Athens

  • June-30-2025

    Hamburg

  • July-07-2025

    Athens

  • July-07-2025

    Hamburg

  • July-14-2025

    London

  • July-28-2025

    Istanbul

  • July-28-2025

    Rotterdam

  • Aug-04-2025

    Athens

  • Aug-04-2025

    Hamburg

  • Aug-11-2025

    London

  • Sep-01-2025

    Hamburg

  • Sep-01-2025

    Athens

  • Sep-08-2025

    London

  • Sep-22-2025

    Istanbul

  • Sep-22-2025

    Rotterdam

  • Sep-29-2025

    Athens

  • Sep-29-2025

    Hamburg

  • Oct-06-2025

    Athens

  • Oct-06-2025

    Hamburg

  • Oct-13-2025

    London

  • Oct-27-2025

    Istanbul

  • Oct-27-2025

    Rotterdam

  • Nov-03-2025

    Athens

  • Nov-03-2025

    Hamburg

  • Nov-10-2025

    London

  • Nov-24-2025

    Rotterdam

  • Nov-24-2025

    Istanbul

  • Dec-01-2025

    Hamburg

  • Dec-01-2025

    Athens

  • Dec-08-2025

    London

  • Dec-22-2025

    Rotterdam

  • Dec-22-2025

    Istanbul

  • Dec-29-2025

    Hamburg

  • Dec-29-2025

    Athens

Course Details

Course Outline

10 days course

Exploring Vessel Ownership & Ship Finance

  • Navigating the Shipping Cycle: Implications for Vessel Ownership
  • Understanding Types of Vessels: Choosing the Right Fit
  • Forms of Vessel Ownership: Exploring the Options
  • Trade Routes and Vessel Ownership: Connecting the Dots
  • Legislation and Regulations: Safeguarding Your Ship Ownership Journey

Ship Finance and Acquisition

  • Financing a Ship: Exploring Funding Sources
  • Working Capital Management in Ship Finance
  • Debt and Credit Management Considerations
  • Evaluating Financing Alternatives for Ship Acquisition

Ship Sale and Purchase

  • Understanding the Ship Sale and Purchase Process
  • Effective Negotiation Strategies 
  • Contract Documents and Legal Frameworks in ship transactions
  • Memorandum of Agreement and Contingency Planning

Capital Costs of Shipping

  • Chartering and income-generating assets
  • Revenue streams and strategies for ships
  • Ship valuation methods and capital budgeting

Operating Costs and Cost Management 

  • Overview of operating costs for ships
  • Bunker costs, port costs, and maintenance expenses
  • Crewing and ship management considerations

Financial Management for Shipowners 

  • Accounting models for shipowners
  • Cash flow management and budgeting
  • Financial reporting and analysis for shipowners

Insurance and Risk Management for Shipowners

  • Concepts of insurable interest and risk attachment
  • Types of ship insurance and coverage considerations
  • Claims management and loss control

Ship Sales and Disposals

  • Voluntary and forced sales of ships
  • Optimal timing for ship sales and layup decisions
  • Mortgage deeds and liens in ship sales

Turnaround Strategies and Distressed Shipping Companies

  • Identifying distress signals in shipping companies
  • Elements of successful turnaround strategies
  • Debt restructuring and refinancing options

Case Studies and Practical Applications

  • Analysing real-world case studies in vessel ownership and ship finance
  • Applying acquired knowledge and skills to practical scenarios
  • Recapitulation of course concepts and key takeaways

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