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

Who will benefit from this course

This course is designed for delegates who are not directly involved in operating or hiring ships but need to understand the business of shipping. They may be in general management, HR, industrial planning and strategy, government, professional services. They may be executives who are bringing their skills to shipping, e.g. sales, marketing or business development professionals; accountants and bookkeepers; engineers and chemists; risk managers and project managers.

This course provides a 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 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, alongside greenwashing challenges and the future direction of ESG in shipping.

Who will benefit from the course

This course is designed for maritime industry professionals, whether working
onshore or at sea, seeking to enhance their understanding of ESG, whether working onshore or at sea,
including Sustainability Managers, Board & C-suite level executives, and those working in operational roles, HR, finance or Investor Relations.

Who will benefit from the course

This course is designed for shipping professional wanting to gain a detailed understanding of ESG from a
commercial and risk perspective. It is suitable for sustainability professionals, as well as anyone working in
finance, risk or operations.

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.

Who will benefit from this course

Staff at ship owners, managers, trading houses, customers of shipping including retailers and large corporates, services companies working with, or marketing to shipping companies. Engineers with markets in shipping.

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.

Who will benefit from the course

This course is designed to provide a foundation for newcomers in the Human Resources and Crewing side of a maritime business, equipping them with essential knowledge and skills for managing people and crewing requirements effectively.

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.

Who will benefit from the course

This course is designed for participants seeking to ensure that their current crisis management approaches and provisions are appropriate.

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.

Who will benefit from this course

This course is designed for delegates who need to be able to value ships such as staff in ship owning, ship broking or surveying businesses, or delegates who need to be understand how ships are valued so that they can critique and compare values that they receive, such as staff at ship owners, banks and investment houses.

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.

Who will benefit from this course

This course is designed for delegates who are in their first role and have market research and analysis responsibilities.

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.

Who will benefit from this course

This course is designed for delegates looking to adopt or apply technological solutions in the maritime industry or needing to understand the latest technological developments.

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.

Who will benefit from this course

This course is designed for candidates who are seeking to ensure that their current crisis management approaches and provisions are appropriate.

Who will benefit from this course

This course is designed for anyone who needs to understand how tankershipping works. They may be buyers for retailers or wholesalers; manufacturers exposed to global oil markets; seafarers coming ashore in new roles at shipyards, ship owners or ship management companies; professional services staff; policy analysts and lawmakers with international trade briefs.