This course is intended to provide participants with a broad understanding of how the shipping industry operates and functions in both the domestic and international arena. It is suitable for anyone who is new to the shipping industry or has some knowledge of the industry. 

On successful completion, the participants shall be able to:

• State the location of major ports, canals and waterways in the different regions of the world as well as discuss the effects of geography on shipping.

• Explain why international trade is important to countries and for the rest of the world and the role of shipping in this vast trading network.

• Explain how the different types of cargo are categorized, stored on board the ship and transported over the seas.

• Identify the different types of ships that are currently in operation

• Describe the function of the Bill of Lading as well as the role of the different types of Charter Parties.

• Discuss the various international conventions that are related to shipping

• Explain the different types of ship registry and the importance of classification societies

• Identify who are the principal and intermediaries in  the shipping industry as well as the differences between this two group

• Explain the various terms and concepts related to basic accounting

The Introduction to Maritime / Shipping Industry Course covers the following topics:

CERTIFICATION: Certificate of Completion will be issued to participants who have successfully completed the course.

DURATION: 1 Day