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Background to Shipping Course - everything you need to know about the maritime industry

5 day Maritime Course: The fundamentals of maritime trade and transport

Take a look at the latest Background to Shipping course agenda here!

  • Receive a solid foundation in key areas and recent developments in the world of shipping 
  • Gain stronger commercial knowledge of your role within the shipping community
  • Gain invaluable knowledge from every aspect of maritime including maritime security & piracy, insurance, legal aspects, classification societies, ship registration and ship management in just five days
  • Find out exactly what factors are driving the industry currently, as well as identifying future opportunities
  • Improve your commercial awareness of key developments and fundamental regulations
  • Benefit from a wealth of shipping experience with our specifically selected maritime experts

Your Background to Shipping course speakers confirmed so far...

David Squire,  Secretary to the Marine Accident Investigators' International Forum, The Nautical Institute

Steve  Matthews, Economics Editor, Lloyd's List

Mark Wandless, Head of Ports and Terminals, Watson, Farley and Williams WFW

Simon Bennett, Director, Public Relations, International Chamber of Shipping

Susan Hawker, Principal Lecturer, London Metropolitan University

Andrew Rigden Green, Solicitor, Stephenson Harwood

Paul Herring, Partner, Ince & Co

Ioana Gonciari, Claims Executive, UK P & I Club

Malcolm Willingdale, Director, V Group

Allan Graveson, Senior National Secretary, Nautilus UK

Ian Adams, Chief Executive, International Bunkering Industry Association (IBIA)

A senior representative from SMIT Salvage B.V.

Mark Hankey, Director, Cape Ross Ltd

Andrew Oliver, Partner, Andrew Jackson

Graham Barnes, Consultant, BankServe Insurance Services Limited

Adam Smallman, Head of Content, Lloyd's List Group

Martin Crawford-Brunt, Manager Classification - UK & Ireland, DNV


FULLY RESIDENTIAL - ALL INCLUSIVE

Why Cambridge University?

Christ’s College, Cambridge University provides the perfect learning environment for these intensive courses. At our all inclusive 5 day residential schools you will benefit from around the clock learning, from both our industry specialists and your fellow delegates. In addition benefit from excellent networking opportunities and optional activities, so you can build lasting relationships from the shipping community:

  • Summer drinks reception
  • Optional Activity – Guided walking guide of Cambridge
  • Summer alfresco dining in the beautiful Fellows’ Garden
  • Optional Activity – Punting on the famous River Cam
  • Formal Gala Dinner

This course is also delivered in London...

Winter Course: Monday 21st November - Friday 25th November 2011
Why not have a look at the exciting London programme on our website

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Free Lloyd's List online for 3 months

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(updated 17 May 2013)

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11 Nov 2013 - 15 Nov 2013
etc. Venues, The Hatton, London, United Kingdom


Take a look at what past Background to Shipping delegates had to say...

"Very well delivered, excellent overview of the shipping industry"
Past Delegate
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