ADVANCE YOUR MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE AND ASSUME LEADERSHIP POSITIONS WITHIN YOUR MARITIME ORGANISATION
Advanced Certificates in cutting edge Maritime Topics
Online Learning Experience
Unique e-books, HD videos and a customized learning platform enabling autonomy on-board, on-shore
Option to study on-board via supplied router
100 hours of HD video lectures
96 hour of face to face lectures in 4 global locations
Specialized custom e-books
Customised learning platform
Online Fora, monthly live lectures
Access to LLoyds, Clarcksons, BIMCO databases
24 hour Q&A support
Ready to take the next step? Learn the secrets of Advanced Shipping Management, from Greece’s leading Professionals
Explore our Online Shipping Courses
Diploma in Advanced Shipping Management
Our Diploma in Advanced Shipping Management covers 3 major topics of Shipping Management, chosen by the candidate to target specific areas within their organisation.
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Dry Bulk Operations
The course introduces the responsibilities, the important role of operation department, preventive and corrective actions need to be taken, including pre-fixing and post fixing process, including explanatory and precautionary measures, actual documents as of the ship's commercial management, but not limited and to vessel's monitoring, third parties involvement as of the commencement of the charter (both t/c and v/c) throughout the currency of her fixture.
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Marine Insurance
The course is an international “journey” about demonstrating knowledge and understanding of essential elements of marine insurance contracts, marine hull and associated liability risks and protection and indemnity insurance.
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Chartering Practice and Methods
The module provides an insight to charter party types and clauses. The relevant chartering procedures are effectively presented and students have the possibility to apply such knowledge in a simulated environment.
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Maritime Legal Aspects
The course offers both an overview of shipping law as well as a more in-depth understanding of the key legal elements to be encountered. Students will have the opportunity not only to learn but also to master shipping law and put their newly-acquired knowledge to practice through case-study examples.
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Maritime Policy and Regulations
Laws, Rules and Regulations are the tools, through which Policies are being implemented. In the shipping industry, IMO is the main Policy Maker globally but its resolutions have to become national laws, in order to be applied.
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Commercial Shipping Management
This module provides students with an all-round practical insight to Shipping Management of Commercial Shipping Companies as well as knowledge for strategy and operational related matters in the shipping industry.
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Human Resource and Crew Management
The course begins by examining the Historical review and revolution of Human Resource and Crew Management. Follows, the structure of Crew department and its cooperation with other departments in a Shipping Company. Its daily operation is exhibited in details.
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Greek Shipping, a Global Success story
Shipping is a rapidly developing industry and one of the main pillars of our country, contributing almost 10% of the Greek GDP. The Greek-owned maritime business is the first amongst the European Union with almost 50% share, making our country a world leader in maritime transport and creating the corresponding need for trained executives, who can succeed in the modern business environment.
More than 5,500 vessels owned by Greek Shipping companies
Greek-owned fleet worth 120 billion USD
More than the 20% of the world tonnage held by Greek Shipping Companies
1,000 Shipping Management companies operating in Athens, 120,000 personnel
Industry Testimonials
Studying at BCA 25 years ago gave me the necessary tools to start my career in shipping with strong foundations, learn new skills and help me to gain the necessary knowledge about the shipping industry. I would recommend anyone interested in shipping to go ahead and enrol themselves for MSc Shipping Business at BCA.
As a new student to BCA's Masters in Shipping degree, i am very excited to learn the secrets of the Shipping industry, learning from the world's very best.
Our company embarks on a new chapter; we are proud to send our executives to learn from the world’s best.
BCA College is one of Greece’s oldest and most reputable maritime academic institutions. Having evaluated its online Masters degree in Shipping, its modules cover all the knowledge FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FROM A CAREER ONBOARD TO A POSITION ASHORE.
BCA is the oldest Maritime College in Greece, supplying our Shipping industry with some of its finest graduate.
BCA College has one of the leading positive reputations as an academic maritime institution offering Masters degrees in line with the needs of Shipping companies. Costamare Shipping Company SA possesses a number of BCA graduates in its ranks with excellent performance.
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Advisory Board
BCA’s Advisory Board comprises some of the most talented professionals and leaders of the Greek Shipping industry. Their invaluable insight allows BCA to be at the forefront of knowledge, producing content and knowledge in par with the needs of the Global Maritime industry.
Efthimios E. Mitropoulos
Chairman of the "MARIA TSAKOS FOUNDATION". Secretary-General Emeritus of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Harry Vafeias
CEO of Stealth Maritime INC
John Platsidakis
Honorary President Intercargo | Managing Director Maran Dry Management Inc.
Charalambos Symantonis
President of the Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association
Nikolaos Vernikos
President of the International Chamber of Commerce
George Gabriel
Director of Golden Union Shipping Co S.A.
George Karageorgiou
President and CEO, Olympic Shipping and Management S.A.
Costis Frangoulis
President and CEO Franman | President International Propeller Club Port of Piraeus
Capt. George Tsouris
President Chios Marine Club| Former Secretary-General PEPEN
Capt. Stylianos Dafermos
DPA/HSQE & Vetting Manager, Training Officer, Avin International
Akis Zigouris
Marketing and Sales Manager, Katradis Marine Ropes Industry S.A.
Capt. Dimitrios Aslanoglou
Training Manager, Eletson Corporation
Dr. Nikolaos Liapis
Supply and Operation Director, Elinoil S.A.
Danae Bezantakou
CEO Navigator Shipping Consultants Ltd. | Secretary General International Propeller Club Port of Piraeus
Nicholas Rodopoulos
President and Managing Director, OnLine Data S.A., Chairman at Hellenic Logistics Association, Member of the National Council of Supply Chain
Tassos Vamvakidis
Commercial Manager, Piraeus Container Terminal S.A
Kostis Achladitis
Managing Director, Golden Cargo S.A.
Panagiotis Christelis
Supervisor-Athens Department, VTG Rail Logistics Hellas
Capt. Emmanuel Tsikalakis
President Panhellenic Masters & Mates Union (PEPEN), Former General Manager, Minoan Lines
Konstantinos D. Chatzimichail
Chairman Alexandroupolis Port Authority
John Pachoulis
Honorary President, Hellenic Charterers Asoociation, Chartering Broker at Megachart Inc
Kostas G. Vlachos
Chief Operating Officer, Latsco Marine Management Inc.
Stratos Tsalamanios
President Mylaki Shipping Agency Ltd
Marios Bougioukas
Shipping, Transport and Logistics Department Business Development, BCA College