Summer School 2024: Shipping in Action

The aim of the course is to provide its participants a true
understanding of the Greek Shipping industry -the Greek shipping
miracle- and to introduce them to the international shipping
Business, the new technologies in shipping, the current
environmental issues and the commercial part of shipping such us
S&P and Chartering.

The course is designed to offer a unique educational experience
through a practice centered approach and it is delivered by
distinguished industry speakers in the field.

All participants will benefit from educational field visits to leading
maritime companies, ships and ports covering different parts of
shipping markets such us Dry, Liquid, Container, Ports etc.

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.

Alba and HMC/ICS have collaborated in order to offer a unique introductory summer course in shipping in Greece, a country with long standing tradition in shipping and with the largest merchant fleet in the world in terms of both value and size. The course will be delivered in the cities of Athens (at Alba) and Piraeus (at HMC/ICS) homes to more than 700 mainly Greek and foreign shipping companies many of them specializing in Shipping Management. Moreover, Piraeus Port is one of the fastest growing container terminals in the world operated by COSCO.

Summer school schedule

TUESDAY, JUNE 25

LECTURE 1:

“The Greek Paradigm, Strategies and Policies
in Shipping”, Elias Bisias, Alba Visiting
Lecturer (International Maritime Policy and
Strategy), Director Naftika Chronika
(3 hours)

LECTURE 2:

“Introduction to Shipping Management" ,
Titos Giannakakis, Alba Visiting Lecturer
(Ship Management), Executive at the
DYNAMARINE training academy (3 hours)

Guided tour to Acropolis (3 hours)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

Visit to a Greek Ship Management Company
(such as Angelikousis Group or Tsakos Group
etc)
Visit onboard commercial vessel (TBC)

LECTURE 3:

“The Shipping Markets and Introduction to
Chartering; the art of matching ships and
cargoes", Cpt Andreas Georgiou, FICS,
Managing Director, Gregale (Dry Bulk)
Shipping (3 hours)

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

Visit to Greek Container Shipping Company (Such as Danaos, Costamare etc )

LECTURE 4:

“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)

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

LECTURE 5:

"New Technologies and the Environment"
Alexandros Glykas, Director DYNAMARΙΝΕ
Co. (3 hours)

Departure at 14:00 - Transfer to Vouliagmeni
(Athens Riviera)
Beach experience until sunset - bring your
swimming suit

Last but not least a set of cultural and touristic activities will be
incorporated in the course.

Extra tips

Tuition fees (non partner schools, excluding accommodation): 650€
Administration fee for exchange partner schools:  290€ or 650€
(including 5 days accommodation at Athinais Hotel - single room)

• Fees include: school administration fees,bus rental for visit to Athen Riviera, guided tour to Acropolis, coffee breaks at Alba
• Fees don’t include: airtickets to Athens, accommodation, lunches/dinners, entrances to Archaeological sites.

Four days in Athens include: Tour of Acropolis Hill and Acropolis
Museum,Athens Riviera visit, beach experience until sunset, tips for Athens night life.