For more than 25 years, the BIMCO Summer Shipping School has attracted participants from all over the world for an accelerated, intensive and practical introduction to the shipping industry. Covering topics such as the economics of the shipping market, chartering, commercial operations, security and legal topics, the programme gives participants a strong and broad foundation in commercial shipping.
The course is designed both for those who are new to the industry and for professionals already working in other parts of the maritime sector who want to strengthen their knowledge of shipping or gain a structured introduction to the commercial realities of the industry.
Providing an all-round experience, the residential format also gives participants valuable opportunities to learn alongside international peers and build a network with maritime experts, speakers and fellow professionals across the industry.
Learning objectives:
- Gain insight into how English Law shapes the drafting and performance of contracts
- Understand how different chartering propositions work and how they support the requirements of international trade
- Develop and use logical reasoning and critical thinking to deal with disputes
- Gain an introduction to key documents and legal issues in the carriage of goods by sea.
Learn how risks can be reduced, using different types of insurance products - Gain exposure to selected technical and engineering aspects of shipping
- Understand the terminology, sequence of events and practical steps involved in negotiating and concluding a chartering fixture
- Understand how standard contracts and clauses support consistency, clarity and risk allocation in commercial shipping
- Understand key commercial drivers in shipping markets and how they influence decision-making
- Understand the roles and interaction of key stakeholders across the maritime value chain
- Develop an understanding of how the maritime industry evolves and adapts through international legislation in various global forums.
Perfect for: Professionals who are new to commercial shipping, as well as those already working in related areas of the maritime industry who want to strengthen their understanding of shipping, chartering, operations, contracts, insurance and the commercial realities that shape international trade.
The programme is relevant for practitioners working in areas such as shipping law, chartering, ship management, operations, trading, insurance, finance and other functions connected to commercial shipping.
Learning options: One week residential in-person.
Teaching method:
- Lectures
- Case study analyses
- Group discussions
- Networking events
- Industry visits
- Industry guest speakers
- Practical exercises that allow participants to apply skills such as negotiation and commercial decision-making.
Award: Certificate of Attendance.