SHIPS AND PORT MANAGEMENT
Course Code
MPT 104
Category
Ports & Terminals
Scope
Ports & Terminals
Duration
3 days
Status
ACTIVE
Competency
Ability to manage ships and ports effectively.
Target Audience
Ship managers, port managers, and maritime professionals.
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the management of ships and ports, designed for professionals seeking to understand the complex relationship between vessel operations and port infrastructure. The program covers key topics such as vessel types, port facilities, cargo handling, and the regulatory framework governing both ships and ports. Participants will learn how to optimize the interface between ships and ports to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant operations. The course examines the requirements of SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM Code, ISPS Code, STCW and MLC 2006 as they apply to ships and port management. Participants will develop practical skills to understand the different types of vessels and their operational requirements, identify the key components of port infrastructure and management, analyze the relationship between ship operations and port performance, apply best practices for safe and efficient ship-port interface and navigate the regulatory environment governing ships and ports. It prepares ship managers, port managers, and maritime professionals to manage ships and ports effectively.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the different types of vessels and their operational requirements.
- Identify the key components of port infrastructure and management.
- Analyze the relationship between ship operations and port performance.
- Apply best practices for safe and efficient ship-port interface.
- Navigate the regulatory environment governing ships and ports.
Daily Topics
Day 1: Vessel Types – Vessel types, Operational requirements; SOLAS, MARPOL, COLREG, Load Line Convention.
Day 2: Port Infrastructure – Port facilities, Cargo handling; ISM Code, ISPS Code, IMO FAL Convention, UNCLOS.
Day 3: Ship-Port Interface – Ship-port interface, Regulatory framework, Case studies; STCW, MLC 2006, ISO 9001.
References
SOLAS (ship safety), MARPOL (environmental compliance), ISM Code (ship management), ISPS Code (security), STCW (crew competence), MLC 2006 (crew welfare), COLREG (navigation), Load Line Convention, IMO FAL Convention (facilitation), UNCLOS (port state jurisdiction), ISO 9001 (Quality Management).
Upcoming Course Dates
April 12 – April 14, 2027