Shipping and Maritime Management Course

Job-Oriented Training for Shore-Based Careers in Shipping, Ports & Logistics

The Shipping and Maritime industry is the backbone of global trade, handling more than 90% of international cargo movement. With the rapid growth of ports, shipping companies, freight forwarding, ship management, and maritime logistics, there is a strong demand for trained maritime management professionals—not only seafarers, but also shore-based managers and executives.

This Shipping and Maritime Management Course is designed to provide end-to-end practical knowledge of shipping operations, port management, chartering, documentation, maritime law basics, and logistics—making candidates job-ready for shore-based maritime roles.

Why This Shipping & Maritime Management Course Is Required

Reality Faced by Job Seekers

Many graduates and professionals:

• Know only theoretical commerce or logistics

• Have no clarity on shipping operations

• Do not understand ports, vessels, or shipping documents

• Are confused between shipping, logistics, and maritime management

• Fail interviews due to lack of industry-specific knowledge

At the same time:

• Ports and shipping companies need trained operational staff

• Shipping is shifting towards professional management

• Companies prefer candidates who understand end-to-end maritime workflows

• Shore-based maritime jobs are growing faster than sailing jobs

👉 This course fills the exact skill gap between education and maritime industry requirements.

Who Should Join This Course

This course is suitable for:

✔ Graduates from any discipline
✔ Engineering students & engineers
✔ Commerce & management students
✔ Logistics & supply chain professionals
✔ Freshers looking for shipping careers
✔ Working professionals shifting to maritime sector
✔ Non-engineers interested in shipping & ports

No sailing background or maritime degree is mandatory.

What You Will Learn (Career-Focused Outcomes)

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand how shipping and maritime industry works

• Explain port, vessel, and cargo operations

• Handle shipping documentation and processes

• Understand chartering, freight, and shipping costs

• Coordinate with ports, agents, and logistics partners

• Confidently attend interviews for maritime management roles

Course Curriculum (Industry-Aligned)

Module 1: Introduction to Shipping & Maritime Industry

• Overview of global shipping

• Types of vessels (container, bulk, tanker, Ro-Ro)

• Role of shipping in international trade

• Shipping vs logistics vs maritime management

Module 2: Basics of Ships & Marine Operations

• Ship structure and terminology (easy explanation)

• Shipboard departments (deck, engine, catering)

• Vessel operations at sea and port

• Ship turnaround process

Module 3: Port Operations & Port Management

• Types of ports (container, bulk, multipurpose)

• Port infrastructure & terminals

• Cargo handling equipment

• Port operations workflow

• Role of port authorities

Module 4: Shipping Documentation (Core Skill)

• Bill of Lading (B/L)

• Mate’s Receipt

• Charter Party basics

• Cargo manifest

• Shipping instructions

• Import & export documentation overview

Module 5: Chartering & Freight Management

• Types of chartering (voyage, time, bareboat)

• Freight calculation basics

• Laytime and demurrage (simplified)

• Role of ship brokers and charterers

Module 6: Maritime Logistics & Supply Chain

• Integration of shipping with logistics

• Container logistics

• Multimodal transportation

• Role of freight forwarders

• Port-to-door cargo movement

Module 7: Maritime Law & Regulations (Concept Level)

• Introduction to maritime law

• IMO and international conventions

• Safety, pollution, and compliance basics

• Role of flag state and port state control

Module 8: Ship Management & Commercial Operations

• Ship management companies

• Crew, technical, and commercial management

• Cost control and budgeting

• Maintenance & dry docking (overview)

Module 9: Maritime Safety & Risk Management

• Maritime safety culture

• Cargo safety

• Risk identification and mitigation

• Emergency response basics

Module 10: Digitalization in Shipping

• Port management systems

• Shipping ERP and documentation systems

• E-Bills of Lading (concept)

• Future trends in maritime industry

Model Projects Included in This Course

To make you interview-ready, this course includes practical model projects:

🔹 Model Project 1: Port Operations Case Study

• Vessel arrival to departure workflow

• Cargo handling coordination

• Port documentation flow

🔹 Model Project 2: Shipping Documentation File

• Preparing a complete set of shipping documents

• Understanding errors and corrections

• Real trade scenario simulation

🔹 Model Project 3: Chartering & Freight Calculation

• Basic freight calculation

• Laytime and demurrage example

• Cost impact analysis

🔹 Model Project 4: Maritime Logistics Flow

• Door-to-port and port-to-door cargo movement

• Stakeholder coordination

• Delay and risk analysis

Where Can You Find Jobs After This Course

Hiring Sectors

• Shipping Companies

• Port Authorities & Terminal Operators

• Ship Management Companies

• Freight Forwarding Companies

• Logistics & Supply Chain Firms

• Maritime Consultancy Firms

• Export-Import Companies

Typical Job Roles

• Shipping Executive

• Port Operations Executive

• Maritime Operations Coordinator

• Chartering Assistant

• Documentation Executive

• Logistics & Shipping Officer

• Ship Management Executive

Training Methodology

• Industry-oriented explanations

• Real shipping case studies

• Practical documentation focus

• Simple language for non-maritime background

• Interview-oriented learning approach

Certification

🎓 Certificate in Shipping and Maritime Management
Issued by Pertecnica Maritime Logistics Academy / Pertecnica Engineering