Certified Programme in Commercial Shipping
Commercial Shipping
48:00:00
Sea and Beyond
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Sea and Beyond presents an Certified Programme in Commercial Shipping, designed for mariners and shipping enthusiasts looking to build expertise in commercial shipping, chartering, and shore-based operations.
A CERTIFIED COURSE BY GMU
LEVEL: Basic to Intermediate
This commercial shipping course helps bridge the gap between sea-going experience and shore-based commercial operations, enabling professionals to expand career opportunities in the global maritime industry.
Key Benefits:
Expands career opportunities in shore-based roles
Develops business and financial acumen
Bridges technical and commercial knowledge
Prepares for transition into management roles
Provides understanding of the global shipping market
Helps you become a well-rounded maritime professional
Course Curriculum:
Week 1 -DAY 1 &2: (3 Hrs each) - 13th and 14th June 2026
- Overview of Commercial shipping: Ships, Cargoes and other stakeholders (TANKER)
- Overview of Commercial shipping: Ships, Cargoes and other stakeholders (DRY)
- Pre Fixture
- INCOTERMS 2020
Week 2 - DAY 3 & 4 : (3 Hrs each) - 20th and 21st June 2026
- Charterparty & Documents (Tanker)
- Role of Port Agency and Freight Forwarding
Week 3- DAY 5 & 6 : (3 Hrs each) - 27th and 28th June 2025
- Charterparty & Documents (Tanker)
- Laytime, Demurrage and Dispatch
- World scale
Week 4 - DAY 7 & 8: (3 Hrs each) – 04th and 05th July 2026
- Trade documents- Letter of Credit & Bill of Lading
- Ship Sale and Purchase
Week 5 - DAY 9 &10 : (3 Hrs each) - 11th and 12th July 2026
- Marine Insurance
- Ship Finance
- Voyage Estimation Calculation
Week 6 - DAY 11 & 12 : (3 Hrs each) – 18th and 19th July 2026
- Gas Tanker Market & Chartering
- Voyage performance
- Post Fixture
- Case Study
Week 7 - DAY 13 & 14 : (3 Hrs each) – 25th and 26th July 2026
- Simulator Session
- Case Study
- EU ETS Laws
- Research in Market
Week 8 - DAY 15 & 16 : (3 Hrs each) – 01 and 02nd August 2026
- Claims
- Case StudyCareer Options
- Pre cursor to offline session
COURSE HIGHLIGHT:
2.5 Days of Campus Session at GMU Campus.
Certification:
Participants will receive a certification from GMU upon successful completion of the course.
This course is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in commercial shipping, enabling them to pursue successful careers in this dynamic and lucrative industry. Join us to unlock global opportunities and become a highly skilled professional in the commercial shipping sector.
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Rating:
Price:
₹ 79999
Language:
English
Length:
48:00:00
Intended for:
Maritime Professionals looking to upskills and upgrade in their career
Reference:
Topics:
18 Sections . 27 lectures . 2d 3h 30m total length
5 min
1.1 Testimonial | Capt. Bhavya
With over 14 years of sailing experience as a Master Mariner, Capt. Bhavya successfully transitioned to a shore-based role as a Broker. He credits the ‘Introduction to Commercial Shipping’ and ‘Advanced Commercial Shipping’ courses by Sea and Beyond for equipping him with the commercial knowledge and mindset needed for shipbroking. Capt. Bhavya also acknowledges the dedicated support and mentorship from Capt. Gaurav Rana and the team in helping him secure his first shore opportunity.
5 min
1.2 Testimonial | Capt. Mitesh
Capt. Mitesh, now placed as a Voyage Manager in a leading Indian company, shares how Sea and Beyond’s Introduction and Advanced Commercial Shipping courses played a vital role in his shore transition. He highlights the expert-led sessions, real-time scenarios, and interactive discussions that went beyond the curriculum—offering practical insights, guidance, and the confidence needed to step into his new commercial role.
120 min
3.1 Commercial Shipping Overview: Tanker Vessel
- Overview of Commercial shipping
- Ships, Cargoes and other stakeholders (TANKER)
- Different trades, Type of vessels,
120 min
3.2 Commercial Shipping Overview: Dry Cargo
- Overview of Commercial shipping
- Ships, Cargoes and other stakeholders (DRY)
120 min
4.1 Introduction to INCOTERMS
- INCOTERMS and their impact on shipping contracts
- Explain each INCOTERMS
- Liability on Buyer / Seller - Cost, Risk, Insurance
120 min
4.2 Pre Fixture Activity, Freight Calculation
- Introduction to commercial importance of Pre fixture Activity
- Demonstrate process of Freight calculation
- Cover various point which needs to be considered during prefix stage
- Calculate Cargo Intake & Bunker requirements and Legal perspective
180 min
5.1 Types of Charterparties, Various standard charterparty forms
Types of charterparties (time, voyage, bareboat, COA)
Various standard charterparty forms from each type
Indepth clause analysis rider clauses
Explain offer, bid, mainterms, recap
180 min
6.1 Types Of Charterparties, understanding ship charters, charter types
Understanding Ship Charter Types
Charter Types – In detail
Charter Type Comparison Table
180 min
7.1 Agent roles and responsibilities, Owner's agent / Charterer's Agent
- The Agent role and responsibilities
- The Owner's agent / The Charterer's agent
- Agents role in CP negotiations & implementation
- Cargo operations: various stakeholders involved, documents.
- Port Disbursement Accounting
180 min
8.1 2nd hand ship market, One standard sale form & Demolition market
- The 2nd hand ship market.
- Offer / counter offer / commissions / pre sale inspections / dry docking
- Explain one standard sale form and Demolition market
- Explanation of terms in standard form.
120 min
9.1 Laytime, Demurrage and Dispatch
Laytime
- Laytime and Laycan
- Laytime: commencement, interruptions, and exceptions -- tanker specific
Demurrage Principle
- NOR, SOF, Contract clauses, Weather clauses, Commencement,
- Exceptions and cessation, Dispatch
34 min
9.2 Worldscale, purpose and history, structure and schedule
- Worldscale hours terms and conditions (WSHTC)
- WorldScale - purpose and history, The assotiation
- World Scale structure and schedule
- Basis of calculations using Worldscale
- Calculations. And how it is used for negotiations.
120 min
10.1 Introduction to Marine Insurance and Marine Insurance Market
- Introduction to Insurance
- Overview of marine insurance market
- Different aspects a commercial person should look at in a fixture or a transaction.
120 min
10.2 Introduction to Shipping Finance, Revenue Generation and Capital cost
- Introduction to Vessel ownership and Shipping finance
- Buying financing and managing a ship
- Revenue Generation and Capital cost of Shipping
180 min
11.1 Modes of Transactions, Types and details of B/L
- Overview of Trade documents
- Common modes of transactions
- Types of B/L
- Details of B/L
180 min
12.1 Voyage Estimation Calculation, freight calculations, worldscale
- Voyage estimations and calculations/ bunker planning
- Freight calculations: lump sum, per ton,
- World scale (for tankers)
120 min
13.1 Gas Tanker Market & Chartering
- Over view of Gas chartering
- Freight Indices in Gas market
- Entry into Gas commercial roles
- Peculiarities in Gas Chartering Business in
- operation specific and standard Charter party forms
180 min
14.1 Emission Trading, TC Market, Nox and Sox emissions
- Emission Trading
- Vessel described in TC market, Nox and Sox emissions
- CII indicator and Calculations.
180 min
15.1 Shipping Logistics, Port Operations, Freight Forwarding
- Shipping Logistics and Port Operations
- Freight Forwarding and CHA services
180 min
16.1 Cargo Claims, Claim Settlement, Case Studies for Dry Bulk fleet
- Cargo Claims, Claim settlement with reference to C/P
- Best Practices. Roles of seafarers and other stakeholders
- case studies for Dry bulk fleet
180 min
17.1 Commercial Execution, Bunker planning, Port Disbursement Accounts
- Commercial Execution , Optimization of vessel route.
- Effective Bunker planning , Vessel Performance.
- Port Disbursement Accounts and its elements .
- Profit & Loss monitoring, Evaluate cargo intake, Analysis of an actual PDA
- Evaluate Bunker plan basis route of the vessel, Analysis of an actual Laytime
120 min
18.1 Pre cursor to offline session
Participants were introduced to the structure, agenda, and objectives of the upcoming offline session, with insights into the practical exercises, simulations, and collaborative learning activities.
13 min
18.2 Career Guidance
An interactive session focused on career planning, industry expectations and the skills required to build a successful and sustainable career in the maritime sector.
Successful completion of this course will earn you a certificate of completion from Sea and Beyond. This certificate will be emailed to you and you could also share and show it on LinkedIn Please click on the button below to purchase the certificate.
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