ABOUT THE COURSE
The importance of the maritime industry to local, regional and the world economy cannot be understated. With approximately 90% of global trade being carried by shipping, there are fantastic career opportunities for professionals working in or alongside this important and interesting sector. This professional development course in Maritime Business Management will help develop your industry awareness, business administration knowledge and skills, and assist you in developing your management potential in today’s shipping industry. Ideal for seafarers or anyone working in an office based role within a maritime company, this course delivers aspiring and existing managers a thorough and up-to-date understanding of the complex driving forces that shape our dynamic industry. It is also appealing to people working in roles that support the shipping business, where improved industry knowledge will boost their effectiveness. In this course, participants will gain detailed knowledge of general and specific industry issues influencing business managers, including management concepts, maritime economic drivers,the legal and regulatory environment, ship and crew management issues, and supply chain logistics.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Identify the role and organisation of the shipping industry within the context of global trade• Comprehend maritime sector commercial practises and terminology• Explain key management functions within companies and relate them to everyday practice within the maritime sector• Explore the management interrelationship between a shipping company, their crew and vessels• Explain the regulatory environment and the legal and insurance principles applying to the maritime sector• Assess the management of resources and operations within the maritime logistics chain• Create and present professional written business reports
TARGET PARTICIPANTSThe Course in Maritime Business Management is designed for anyone in the maritime industry who wants to move into a new or more senior management role, or who has worked in management but has never had any formal management trainingFrom ship-board officers looking to a shore-side management role, to shore-based employees aiming to broaden their skills and enhance their career prospects; from maritime professionals seeking to broaden their employment horizons, to shipping companies who wish to develop their experienced staff and enhance the management efficiency of their business.Amongst the categories of people who will find the course highly rewarding are:• Shipping Consultant• Senior Accountant• Second Officer• Senior Sales Executive/ Business Development Manager• Marine Product Requirements Manager• Port Operation Co-ordinator• Voyage Planning Risk Communicator• Naval Architect• Stevedoring Manager• Squadron Officer• Crewing Officer• Chief Officer• Commercial Manager• Manager• Naval Engineer