Shipping, Ports and Maritime Fundamentals 2013 is a course that covers topics such as:
- Shipping’s logistical, commercial, trade and economic components
- Shipping, Ports & Maritime industry Review - a global perspective, its terminology and stakeholders
- Port management, ship operations, supply services and the chartering process
- Fundamental technical issues of handling each type of cargo within the modern port
- Essential elements of documentation associated with maritime trade
- Vessel types and design overview including loading and discharge
- The influence of major organisations such as IMO, Flag States and classification societies
- Contractual and legal environment under which shipping functions
- Marine pollution, health, safety, security and the impact on the supply chain
Shipping, Ports and Maritime Fundamentals 2013 brings together:
- Commodity owners/suppliers
- Newcomers to the maritime industry
- Port and terminal operators
- Clients of shipping companies and service providers and state, federal, local government
