HMC/ICS and ALBA have collaborated to offer a unique introductory summer course in Shipping, hosted in Greece — a country with a centuries-long maritime tradition and the largest merchant fleet in the world in terms of both value and size.
The program takes place in Athens (at ALBA) and Piraeus (at HMC/ICS) — the vibrant center of global shipping activity, home to over 700 companies and one of the fastest-growing container ports worldwide, operated by COSCO.
Designed to provide an immersive learning experience, the course introduces participants to the Greek shipping industry – the “Greek Shipping Miracle” – and to the fundamentals of the international maritime business. Key topics include:
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Emerging technologies in shipping
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Environmental challenges and sustainability
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Commercial aspects such as Sale & Purchase and Chartering
Delivered by distinguished industry professionals, the course combines academic insight with real-world exposure. Participants will also take part in educational field visits to leading maritime companies, ships, and ports, exploring all major market segments — Dry, Liquid, Container, and Ports.
Thanks to Alba and HMC/ICS strong links to the shipping industry, students will gain access and have the chance to utilize the strong shipping network through networking activities, both in and out of the classroom with business leaders, faculty, alumni and students from around the world.
Last but not least a set of cultural and touristic activities will be incorporated in the course.
Summer school schedule
MONDAY, JULY 6
LECTURE 1: “The Greek Paradigm, Strategies and Policies in Shipping”, Panagiotis Korakas, Executive Director at Isalos.net, Alba Adjunct Lecturer (3 hours) TUESDAY, JULY 7 THURSDAY, JULY 9 WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
LECTURE 2: "New Technologies and the Environment" Alexandros Glykas, CEO DYNAMARΙΝe Co, Alba Adjunct Lecturer (3 hours) Guided tour to Acropolis (3 hours).
TUESDAY, JULY 7
Visit to a Greek Ship Management Company. Visit onboard commercial vessel.
ICS LECTURE 3 “Buying and Selling Ships: How to Invest and Divest, and Make a Profit”, Simon Ward, FICS, Director, S&P of Ursa Shipbrokers S.A. (3 hours)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Visit to a Greek Container Shipping Company.
ICS LECTURE 4: “The Shipping Markets and Introduction to Chartering; the art of matching ships and cargoes", Giannis Kazianis, MICS, Managing Director at Albatros Management Inc.
THURSDAY, JULY 9
LECTURE 5: “Introduction to Shipping Management", Titos Giannakakis, Director DYNAMARINe Academy, Alba Adjunct Lecturer
Departure at 14:00 - Transfer to Vouliagmeni (Athens Riviera)
About Alba and HMC/ICS Greek Branch
Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece (Alba) and The Hellenic Management Centre / Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Greek Branch (HMC/ICS) are the two leading institutions in Maritime education in Greece.
Alba, a leading European Business School, is the Graduate Business School of the American College of Greece. Alba is a nonstate, not-for-profit, research-driven institution operating under the auspices of the industry. It has a strong expertise in shipping education offering two well known graduate academic programs in shipping, MBA in Shipping (accredited by Association of MBAs) and MSc in Shipping Management. MSc in Shipping Management is ranked in top 50 Global ranking EDUNIVERSAL in Maritime Management. Moreover, Alba offers tailor-made, specialized executive development shipping courses for shipping companies and organizations. More info about Alba at https://alba.acg.edu
Hellenic Management Centre is a major professional maritime training and education provider within the shipping industry in Greece since 1999. HMC is the exclusive administrator and education provider of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) in Greece since 2005. With a reputation for providing a first-class education and professional development to the shipping profession, ICS is the professional body for all members of the commercial shipping industry worldwide. Founded back in 1911, ICS sets and examines the syllabus for membership, providing the shipping industry with highly qualified professionals. With an enrollment of over 5,000 shipping professionals at HMC’s educational programs and more than 400 ICS Members, HMC/ICS Greek Branch has established strong and long-term relationships within the Greek shipping market and has become a synonym of top-quality professiona ltraining. More info about HMC / ICS Greek Branch: www.helmc.com