Introduction To Maritime Industry

Facts and figures highlighting the importance of shipping to the world of trade; Brief introduction to types of ships Geographical origins and destination of major cargo; Maritime Perils, Meteorology; Role of Broker, Charterers, Shipper, Carrier, Consignee, Distributor, Retailer and end-user; Contracts of carriage, Charter parties, Shipping services; Port operations, Concepts of Maritime logistics; Basics of Shipping economics; Ship management, Quality control; Ship Operations; Ship board operations, Seaworthiness; Maritime Legal Infrastructure, Jurisdiction; Maritime Safety and Security, Marine pollution, Maritime Environmental issues.