An accelerated and intensive programme covering the shipping industry, including the economics of the shipping market, chartering, commercial operations, security and legal topics. The BIMCO Summer Shipping School gives participants a strong and broad foundation at the beginning of their shipping career.
Providing an all-round experience, attendees are also given valuable networking opportunities with maritime experts from the industry’s biggest companies.
Learning objectives:
- Gain insight into how English Law shapes the drafting and performance of contracts.
- Get the ability to approach different types of chartering propositions with a greater understanding of how they fit into the requirements of international trade.
- Develop and use logical reasoning and critical thinking to deal with disputes.
- Learn how risks can be reduced, using different types of insurance products.
- Improve understanding of the technical and engineering aspects of shipping.
- Gain an understanding of the sequence of events and terminologies used in a chartering fixture.
- Develop an understanding of how the maritime industry evolves and adapts through international legislation in various global forums.
Perfect for: Professionals who have recently entered the world of commercial shipping and are interested in understanding the key aspects and challenges of the industry.
This is suitable for practitioners working in shipping law, chartering, managing and operations.
Learning options: One week residential face-to-face.
Teaching method:
- Case study analysis
- Lectures
- Group discussions
- Networking events
- Industry trips
- Industry guest speakers
- Opportunity to process learnt skills such as negotiation
Award: Certificate of Attendance.
