The Certificate in Shipping Course (Understanding Shipping) has been designed, by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, to provide participants with a comprehensive and wide understanding of shipping market. The Course has been developed to meet the educational needs of new entrants with little or no exposure to the maritime business.
THE PLANET, PEOPLE & TRADE
Reasons for Sea Transport, Demand for Shipping, Maritime Geography & Types of Cargo
THE GROWTH OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE & SHIPPING
The Growth of Seaborne Trade and Merchant shipping fleet, Development of Modern Ships, Major Trade Routes
THE SHIPS
Types of Ships, Liner vs Tramp Shipping, Design of Ships, Life Cycle of Ships
THE ROLE OF PORTS
The Role and Location of Ports, Infrastructure and Cargo Operations, Port Management & Ownership, Port Congestion
THE VOYAGE
Shipping Practitioners, Preparing the Ship for Cargo, Voyage instructions, Bunkers & Crew Matters, the role of the Agent & Disbursement Accounts, Notice of readiness & Legal Matters, Redelivery of the ship/off-hire concept
THE CHARTER MARKETS & SHIPBROKING
The Markets, Types of Charter, Chartering Negotiations, Role of the Broker & Commisions, Specialist brokers, Sale and Purchase Brokers
KEY DOCUMENTS IN SHIPPING
Definition of a Contract, Bill of Lading & their functions, Charter Parties, Cargo/Ship Offers, Other Documents
THE DEVELOPMENT OF SHIPS; SHIPPING CYCLES & MATHS
Revolutions in Shipping, Shipping Cycles & External Influences in Shipping, Laytime, Demurrage and Despatch Calculations, Voyage Estimates
THE GREEK SHIPPING MIRACLE
The evolution of Greek Shipping & the Future