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International Maritime Transport

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

International Maritime Transport

Maritime Transport as the Backbone of International Trade and the Global Economy

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
08 - 12 Jun 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
26 - 30 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
26 - 30 Oct 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

This GLOMACS International Maritime Transport Training Program will support the delegates with the International Maritime Laws & Regulations that were established to define “The Chartering” process and documentations which shall be discussed throughout the course together with the expected growth of world trade and the shift in maritime markets that needs to be considered.

This attractive International Maritime Transport training course provides an excellent foundation in the developments in shipping by introducing the maritime background and changes in ship type, size, cargoes carried, performance and the trade markets & supply demand trends.

This will be focusing on ship management practices, day-to-day operations and the international markets that drive this exciting industry. Throughout the training course, the attendees will gain knowledge, skills, and understanding of the interactions that occur on a global level between the numerous organisations, such as shipping companies, port authorities, businesses, and governments.

This International Maritime Transport training course will highlight:

  • Introduction to Maritime Transport History & Industry Regulators
  • International Maritime Laws & Conventions
  • Introduction to Vessel Constructions, Operations, and Management
  • The Merchant Fleet and Maritime Trade
  • Shipping Industry Economics
Course Outline
Day 1

Introduction to Maritime Transport History & Industry Regulators

  • Overview of the Maritime Industry
    • The characteristics of sea transport demand
    • The world merchant fleet
    • The cost of sea transport
    • The role of ports in the transport system
    • The role of governments in shipping
  • The Maritime Industry Regulations
    • The International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
    • The International Labour Organisation (ILO)
    • The regulatory role of the Flag State
    • The regulatory role of the Port State
    • The classification societies
Day 2

International Maritime Laws & Conventions

  • International Conventions, Codes & Guidelines
    • SOLAS Convention
    • MARPOL Convention
    • ISM Code
    • ISPS Code
    • MLC Convention
    • STCW Convention
    • OCIMF Guidelines
    • ISGOTT Guidelines
    • SIGTTO Guidelines
    • IGC Code
  • The International Maritime Laws
    • Ship International Certificates Issuance, Validity & Inspection
    • Types of Charter Parties
    • Responsibilities of Ships’ Owners, Operators, Charterer & Master
    • Charter Parties Terminologies
    • Cargo Documentation & Bill of Lading
    • P&I clubs & Marine Insurance
Day 3

Introduction to Vessel Constructions, Operations & Management

  • Ship Construction
    • Ship designing process & specification
    • Determining Deadweight and dimensions
    • Ship design & Materials Statutory regulations
    • Elements of strategic planning for Ship Construction
    • Ship Stability
    • FFA & LSA Equipment as per SOLS Requirements
  • Ship Operation & Management
    • Operating Costs
    • Seafarers Contracts
    • Seafarers direct hiring / manning agencies
    • Seafarers Certification as per STCW Requirements
    • Seafarers’ Certificates for special purposes
    • ITF Roles & Responsibilities
    • MLC 2006 Requirements
Day 4

The Merchant Fleet and Maritime Trade

  • The Merchant Vessel From Building to Scrapping
    • Seven questions that define a ship design
    • Oil & Gas Carriers
    • Container Ships
    • The Economics of Merchant Shipbuilding
    • Regional structure of world shipbuilding
    • The ship Scrapping / recycling industry
  • The Principles of Maritime Trade
    • Transport of Bulk Cargo
    • Transport of Specialised Cargoes
    • Transport of Petroleum & Gas Cargoes
    • Transport of General Cargo
    • Passenger Shipping
    • The liner shipping routes
Day 5

Shipping Industry Economics

  • Shipping Market Economics
    • Shipping Market Cycles
    • Supply, Demand and Freight Rates
    • The Four Shipping Markets
    • The approach to maritime forecasting
  • Shipping Company Economics
    • Costs, Revenue & Cashflow
    • Methods of Computing the Cash flow
    • The Capital cost of the ship
    • Financing Ships and Shipping Companies
    • Risk, return and shipping company economics
    • The Geography of Maritime Trade
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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