Business of Shipping – three day course in Dubai

Being an expert in one field is no longer enough – an awareness of the whole business is essential. Environmental issues impact economics. Political shifts open up threats and opportunities. Changes in law, finance, marketing, energy and technology all create fresh challenges.

For those needing the big picture, whether through changing roles, entering the shipping industry for the first time or as a refresher, the 'Business of Shipping' intensive three day course provides the answers.

Over View

• Introduction to the Shipping Players and Markets
• International Institutions and their role in Shipping

Finance and Ship Acquisition

• Principles of Ship Finance
• The Shipbuilding Market
• Hedging Risks for Shipping companies

Technical Ship Management

• Maintenance and Repair
• Fuel Issues
• Flag of Registry

Commercial Ship Management

• Ship Management
• Crewing
• The Role of the Classification in Shipping
• Sale and Purchase Markets

Insurance and Law

• Marine Hull & Machinery Insurance
• Protection and Indemnity Mutual Insurance
• Commercial Law: Charter Parties and Bills of Lading

Liner Shipping and the Container Market

• Liner Shipping and the Container Trades
• Container Hardware and Opertional Logistics

Bulk Shipping Markets

• Documents of Chartering for the Bulk Trades
• Tramp Shipping and Vessel Employment
• Dry Bulk Shipping
• The Tanker Market
• Post Fixture Operations
• Future Development of World Seaborne Trade

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Business of Shipping

2008 to be advised
Knowledge Village, Dubai
Dh7000 per person

To reserve a place on this course, contact:

Naomi Jones
Seatrade Middle East
PO Box 114547
Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 324 5344
Fax: +971 4 324 5345
Email: njones@seatrade-middleeast.ae