Shipping Management (Intermediate Level)

This bundle provides a comprehensive intermediate-level exploration of maritime shipping operations, combining voyage execution, chartering practices, maritime law, safety management, and market analysis into one structured learning pathway. Learners will build the operational, commercial, and analytical skills required to manage voyages, interpret freight markets, navigate legal liabilities, and ensure safety and environmental compliance. The bundle emphasises real-world decision-making by integrating weather routing, cost estimation, contract negotiation, claims handling, and market intelligence. By the end, learners will be equipped to apply operational best practices, evaluate commercial opportunities, and contribute to strategic planning in the global shipping industry.

• Explore how voyage planning affects operational efficiency, commercial outcomes, and regulatory compliance

• Understand chartering workflows, freight markets, and the commercial factors driving ship employment

• Gain foundational knowledge of maritime law, contracts, liabilities, and insurance frameworks

• Learn how safety management systems, environmental rules, and the ISM Code shape daily operations

• Develop the ability to interpret market indicators and apply analytical tools to shipping decisions

• Examine real-world operational risks, claims, and dispute-resolution processes

• Understand how digital tools, brokers, and emerging technologies influence modern maritime operations