This training is intended for professional development and the certificate received does not replace the MYK certification required for trainings where the MYK certification is mandatory.

Ship Agency Management and Chartering Training

This program aims to provide expertise in ship agency, chartering processes, transportation, and logistics for those wishing to pursue a career in the maritime sector. Participants will acquire the skills to manage international maritime activities.

1. Fundamentals of Ship Agency Management

• Role and responsibilities of a ship agent
• Relationship between ship agents and other maritime actors
• Agency services: Export, import, ship berthing services
• Legal responsibilities and contracts of a ship agent

2. Ship Chartering Processes

• Types of charters (time charter, voyage charter, bareboat charter)
• Charter agreements and terms
• Chartering market and the impact of international trade
• Risk management and insurance

3. Transportation and Logistics Management

• International transportation processes
• Ship transportation and types of cargo handling
• Role of ship agents in logistics management
• Shipping documents and customs processes

4. Maritime Law and Regulations

• Basic principles of international maritime law
• Legal regulations in ship agency and charter contracts
• ISPS Code and environmental regulations
• Port regulations and international trade agreements

5. Digitalization in Ship Agency and Chartering Operations

• Impact of digitalization on ship agency functions
• Electronic data interchange and documentation
• Ship agency software and digital tools
• Role of technology in logistics and transportation

The training is open for institutional cooperation (packages for corporate entities) and individual applications are not accepted. Based on the profile and needs of the institutional participants, the training content can be restructured. After mutual discussions, the scope and method of the training (in-person, online) will be determined and the relevant processes will be completed. Upon agreement, suitable dates and times for your institution’s participants and our instructors will be arranged, and the training location will be determined.