Introduction to Shipping
Step into the shipping world with our Introduction to Shipping course...
An online version of this popular course is now available, please email Courses@nautinst.org to register your interest and for further information.
Benefit from the experience and expertise of a leading professional organisation that understands the complex infrastructure of the shipping industry as a whole.
The Nautical Institute’s online Introduction to Shipping course is delivered for six hours spread over two days and is designed to give newcomers to the maritime industry a basic understanding of the vessels, the stakeholders and how they interact.
Course outline
- What is shipping?
- Type of vessels
- Ship and Shore organization / hierarchy
- Commonly used shipping terms
- Functionality of logistic chain
- Members of maritime cluster
- Basics of commercial shipping and marine insurance
- Demolition industry
- Seafarers right to protection
- Innovation and challenges in shipping
I found the course to be very well structured and well timed. Captain Varma is a knowledgeable and patient teacher, who always makes sure that no subject is ever boring or misunderstood. I would recommend this course to anyone who is new to Shipping and wants to learn more both about “the real marine experiences” and structure of the business. This course will be a great foundation for future growth within the industry.
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About The Nautical Institute
The Nautical Institute is an international representative body for maritime professionals involved in the control of seagoing ships. It provides a wide range of services to enhance the professional standing and knowledge of members, who are drawn from all sectors of the maritime world. Founded in 1971, it has over 50 branches worldwide and some 7,000 members in more than 120 countries.