Maritime Training Courses

This course gives delegates a brief but thorough introduction to the business of global shipping. Students learn about how the business of hiring ships to move cargoes works; the roles of different market participants; how ships are financed and how to make money from them; how asset markets work; how the industry is regulated; and how ESG principles are affecting the world of shipping

This course provides a clear and practical introduction to ESG and sustainability in the maritime industry. Delegates learn what ESG is, why it matters to shipping, and how environmental, social and governance issues are reshaping the sector. The course covers the evolution of ESG, its core components, and the main standards and frameworks used in shipping and energy markets. It also examines the role of the IMO, the EU and global governance in driving decarbonisation and improved industry practices, before addressing greenwashing challenges and the future direction of ESG in shipping.

This course frames ESG as a commercial and risk issue for maritime companies. It shows how organisations identify and manage ESG related risks and opportunities using practical tools such as materiality, climate and nature risk assessment, and scenario analysis. The course also examines shipping decarbonisation, focusing on key IMO measures, EU requirements and their commercial implications.

This course introduces the main IMO and EU regulations which will enforce shipping's transition to net zero. It covers policies in the major shipping nations and regions and a full review of EEDI, EEXI, CII and their likely implications. Delegates benefit from a full description of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and how shipping will be covered by it, including a checklist of actions to comply with the ETS. The course introduces the main low-carbon and zero carbon fuels such as LNG, methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, fuel cells, batteries, biofuels and e-fuels and covers the advantages and disadvantages of each for ship types and business models. Covers Poseidon Principles, charterer attitudes, and the likely effects of decarbonisation on shipping business model and market structure.

An introductory course tailored to address the unique challenges of human resource management in the maritime industry. It covers crew management strategies, training and development programs, welfare issues, and retention strategies. The course also explores feedback from the Seafarers Happiness Index, the impact of automation on maritime jobs and strategies for managing a diverse, global workforce. Practical exercises are included to reinforce understanding and skills. 

An introductory course focusing on maritime risks for shore managers. The course provides an overview of key maritime risks and regulations. It covers international maritime law, safety protocols, environmental regulations, and emerging operational threats. Participants will gain a solid foundation in risk management practices essential for shore-based maritime roles.

This introductory course explores cutting-edge technologies reshaping the shipping industry. It covers autonomous vessels, AI applications in shipping, blockchain in logistics, and other emerging technologies. The course aims to provide an overall understanding of how these innovations are transforming maritime operations and their potential future impact. A more comprehensive 7-week is also available subject to demand.

This introductory course focuses on preparing shipping industry professionals for crisis situations. It covers risk assessment and mitigation strategies, emergency response protocols and effective crisis communication. Through case studies and simulations, participants will develop skills to handle various crisis scenarios specific to the maritime industry, including media management.

This course takes delegates through the process so that they have the skills and tools to perform their own valuations, or to critique valuations they are given. Covers all major ship types: bulk carriers, container ships, oil and gas tankers, pax/roro. Teaches delegates to understand key technical characteristics of vessels that affect valuation, how to collect and store data, and how to track value changes over time. Worked examples give students a chance to create their own valuations using current market data.

This seven-week course guides delegates through best practice in data collection, validation, analysis and reporting. Delegates learn good practice in housekeeping, report generation, presentation skills, how to write about shipping in its macro-economic context, and how to analyse and forecast supply, demand, earnings and values.

The course has six weekly modules, each requiring around six hours work and includes a weekly tutorial.

This course offers a practical overview of tanker shipping from market fundamentals to regulation. Delegates explore the history and evolution of tanker markets, the role of geopolitics and global trade, and how tanker ships, fleets and companies operate. The course also examines the regulatory environment, with particular attention to environmental rules and decarbonisation, enabling participants to understand tanker shipping as a commercial business in a changing global context.