Introduction To Shipping

In this general distance learning course, we bring together the elements of shipping enabling new entrants to the profession to gain a good basic training before specialising in any one area. In addition, the course is very suitable for trainees in other industries associated with shipping because it provides a good all-round view of the shipping industry.

Course content (12 Lessons)

Lesson  Topics

• Economics of Sea Transport - Principles of transport economics as applied to shipping - Market forces - Trade balances - International organisation - Statutory Regulations and Government legislation - Liner Conferences - Balance of Payments - Shipping Companies - Ship Registration and Manning - Cargo traders - The Chartering Market - Basic accounting - Definitions.
• Maritime Geography - World Climates - Coastlines and Ports - Liner and Tramp Trades - Commodities.
• Shipbroking Practice - Ship Types (Dry Cargo and Tankers) - Registration and Classification - Shipping documentation - Port agency - Shipping revenues and expenses - Laytime and Post Fixture work.
• Marine Insurance - Fundamental principles of Hull and Cargo insurance - The Insurance Market - Policies - Institute Cargo Clauses - Time Clauses (Hull) - General Average.
• Maritime Law - Principles of English Law - Law of Contract - Tort - Liens - General Average - Arbitration - Passengers - Role of the Ship's Master - Charter Parties and their clauses - Bills of Lading - Seaworthiness

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