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