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The shipping industry explained: an indispensable course for shipping professionals
This is the course for you!

Whether new to the maritime industry or in need of a refresher, it is the perfect solution to your training needs!

About Distance Learning

Flexible, easily accessible, cost effective, global classroom.


Just some of the reasons why it is the best training solution for you.

In-company training for your business

Distance learning, instructor led workshops, webinars, elearning and blended delivery for corporate groups.

Introduction to Shipping - the Fundamentals of Maritime Trade & Transport from Lloyd's Maritime Academy studied by part-time distance learning

Delivering a thorough background to the shipping industry - training course overview

For a thorough understanding of the shipping industry

The shipping industry is of global importance and this introductory 12 week background to shipping course, delivered by distance learning, gives you a thorough overview of the essential aspects of the maritime industry in six study modules.

To build your understanding of the industry, this course is the leading solution for you to:

  • Gain a thorough understanding of the information you need to understand the fascinating shipping industry
  • Anticipate how the maritime industry impacts on international trade and the global economy
  • Discover the various shipping markets including liner, tramp, dry bulk, liquid, container, RoRo and cruise
  • Examine the principles of financing the procurement of new and secondhand vessels, and trading
  • Describe the underpinning legal principles that all aspects of maritime law and commercial shipping are built on
  • Appreciate how marine insurance comes into play when things go wrong and how to protect against costly claims
  • Develop your technical and management shipping industry knowledge as a thorough foundation for work
  • Prepare for further study of more specialist courses

For the Fundamentals of Maritime Trade and Transport prospectus, including syllabus and fees, click here.

Also available for dedicated in-company delivery by distance learning or instructor led workshops

Distance Learning Prospectus

Past participants represent:

  • Shell Marine Products
  • Heavenwest Development Services
  • Schwenkz and Partner
  • London Business School
  • MGV Transport Ltd
  • Maritime Propulsion Technologies Ltd
  • Aksia LLC
  • BBI - Break Bulk International Schiffahrtsges mbH
  • Metropolitan State College of Denver
  • Flott & Co. PC
  • Fideos
  • Caspian Offshore Construction LLP
  • Credit Suisse
  • Ariel Reinsurance Company
  • Department of National Defence
  • Thenamaris Ship Management Inc
  • Ustica Lines Spa
  • Orient Ship Agency
  • Dragabras-DEME Dredging Works
  • US Coast Guard
  • Beirut Academy for Travel Sciences
  • Deloitte
  • JACCAR Equity Research
  • Business Monitor International
  • O.T. Tonnevold
  • Shell Petroleum Dev Company
  • Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG
  • Bahamas Maritime Authority
  • H.W. Wood International Ltd
  • Rudyantho and Partners
  • Sadoship
  • Acergy France
  • Mediterranean Shipping Company (Algeria)
  • Caribbean Cement Company Ltd
  • Special Branch
  • MCS Logistics India Ltd
  • ESSO Co-ordination Centre
  • Pyrsos Shipping Company Ltd
  • Atlantic Wind Group
  • APL
  • DVB Transport (US) LLC
  • Chevron Global Gas
  • Tchibo Logistik
  • Orinoco Iron S.C.S.
  • Namport
  • Westfal-Larsen Shipping
  • Maersk Broker
  • F H Bertling Pte Ltd
  • Worldwide Energy Logistics Ltd
  • Watson Farley & Williams LLP
  • Pole Star Space Applications
  • Total Oil Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd
  • Cargo-Levant Linienagenturen GmbH
  • Grupo TMM
  • NZ Customs Service

Continuing Professional Development

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

The Fundamentals of Maritime Trade and Transport course has been validated by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and successful participants will be exempted from the ICS Introduction to Shipping subject.

Delivered 100% online

This online course allows you to study whilst not having to take time out of your daily work commitments and can be studied anywhere in the world. The use of the online forum and chat room also allows you to network with other participants from across the globe, building contacts, sharing experiences and undertaking social learning with people from a variety of sectors.

You can test your understanding through the online tests at the end of each module, which guide you back to the relevant parts of the module should you need to revise your understanding . You will need to pass these tests in order to be awarded your certificate of completion, which can also be presented to gain CPD recognition.

To read more about how distance learning will benefit you, click here.

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Testimonial

    "A great overall introduction to shipping"
    Student 2012

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