Lloyd's Maritime Academy

Diploma in Maritime Business Management

Essential knowledge and skills needed to manage a business in the global shipping industry

Designed for maritime professionals moving to new or more senior management.

This professional development Diploma will help develop your industry awareness, business administration knowledge and skills, and assist you in developing your management potential in today’s shipping industry. Ideal for seafarers or anyone working in an office-based role within a maritime company, this course delivers aspiring and existing managers a thorough and up-to-date understanding of the complex driving forces that shape our dynamic industry. It is also appealing to people working in roles that support the shipping business, where improved industry knowledge will boost their effectiveness.

What you'll learn

• Identify the principles of global trade, maritime economics and shipping market cycles
• Comprehend and identify the various types of plans used by shipping companies and learn how to apply basic planning rules
• Examine the legal framework of the maritime industry
• Explore the management interrelationship between a shipping company, their crew and vessels
• Summarise the key regulations and codes that affect shipping and seafarers
• Understand the basis of marine insurance policies and clauses
• Appraise the chartering policy of shipowners in the bulk and liner market
• Discuss the role of marketing as a tool for the improvement of chartering policy
• Comprehend budgeting, costing and forecasting processes
• Explore port management and operations
• Integrate learning from across the course to a topical case study situation

Diploma in Maritime Business Management

Essential Knowledge and Skills Needed to Manage a Business in the Global Shipping Industry

Designed for maritime professionals moving to new or more senior management.