Introduction to Shipping
Step into the shipping world with our Introduction to Shipping course...
Newly Redeveloped and Updated for 2026-2027!
Our Introduction to Shipping course has been redeveloped into a one-day programme, with revised modules, analyses, case studies and workshop-style activities.
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 Academy's online Introduction to Shipping course is delivered for six hours in a one-day programme. It is designed to give newcomers to the maritime industry an understanding of the current maritime industry, evaluate the relevance of ship types, cargo, stakeholders and commercial considerations, maritime chokepoints and routes, and how these interact globally.
The major topics discussed are:
- What is shipping?
- Types of vessels and cargoes
- Ship and Shore organization / hierarchy
- Commonly used shipping terms
- Functionality of logistic chain
- Members of maritime cluster
- Basics of commercial shipping, law and marine insurance
- Maritime Law, Environment, decarbonization and Future Trends
- Innovation and challenges in shipping
The Nautical Institute’s Introduction to Shipping Course, has been recently fully revised and updated, this course provides candidates with an overview of the shipping industry. The course describes and defines all aspects of shipping, the people who work in it and the commercial side of the industry. The course covers shipping documentation, ship types, trade routes, hubs and ports.
The aim will be achieved by:
- Gaining in-depth knowledge of the commercial aspects of shipping and commercial law affecting the maritime sector.
- Mixing academic rigor with practical experience to ensure candidates gain understanding of the industry.
- Gaining a solid foundation of vessel types, maritime management and stakeholders, maritime clusters, chartering, classification, insurance, routers, hubs and the different professional and regulatory bodies.
The course is designed as a one-day online (instructor lead) workshop.
The workshop is delivered over two three-hour periods, not including breaks.
This course is designed for management, administration, logistics, security or other similar roles employed ashore who will be required to work maritime stakeholders, ports and ships. This content is tailored and applicable to a wide variety of sectors.
Whether they’re new to the field of maritime, or an opportunity to refresh and update their understanding, participants will benefit from their increased understanding and knowledge.
Participants who attend the Introduction to Shipping course will receive a Nautical Institute Certificate upon completion of the course, with adequate participation in the course and full course attendance.