Shipping, Ports & Maritime Fundamentals: Brisbane 2014

Key Topics

• Marine pollution, health, safety, security and the impact on the supply chain
• Contractual and legal environment under which shipping functions
• Vessel types and design overview including loading and discharge
• Shipping, Ports & Maritime industry Review - a global perspective, its terminology and stakeholders
• Fundamental technical issues of handling each type of cargo within the modern port
• Port management, ship operations, supply services and the chartering process
• The influence of major organisations such as IMO, Flag States and classification societies
• Shipping’s logistical, commercial, trade and economic components
• Essential elements of documentation associated with maritime trade

Who should Attend

• Commodity owners/suppliers
• Port and terminal operators
• Clients of shipping companies and service providers and state, federal, local government
• Newcomers to the maritime industry