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.
Format
Online
Language
English
Duration
4 weeks
Start Date
12/03/2021
End Date
12/04/2021
Accreditation
Institute of Marine Engineers, UK, BCA College
What You'll Learn
Week 1:
Introduction, presentation of ops and chartering depts, pre-fixing process. Vessels preparation for loading, chartering abreviations t/c general terms, notice of readiness, communication matters, presentation of t/c and voy charter. laytime inclusive.
Two video lessons
One assignment - related on the contents as described
Week 2:
Voyage instructions upon fixing, communication with chartrs and agents, c/p prac tical issues, trading path of the vessel, agents’ roles, monitoring vessels performance.
Two video lessons
One assignment - related on the contents as described
Week 3:
Bunkering issues and ordering stems, suporting legal department and l.o.is, pre-arrival document about bills of lading and l.o.is.
One video lesson
One assignment - related on the contents as described
Week 4:
Prearrival documents, monitoring both loading and discharging operations, involvement of pandi clubs , agm issue, cargo surveys, underwater survey for hull’s immobilization.
One video lesson
One assignment - related on the contents as described
Course Resources
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Presentation Ops - Chart Depts
- Chapter 3: Chartering Dep Support prior fixing
- Chapter 4: Holds Preparation
- Chapter 5: Vessels Plans
- Chapter 6: Chartering Abbreviations
- Chapter 7: T/C - Time Charter - Fixture - General Terms
- Chapter 8 : Notice of Readiness - Laycan
- Chapter 9: Voyage Charter - Laytime
- Chapter 10: Voyage Instructions upon Fixing
- Chapter 11: Communication with Charterers/Vessel/Agents
- Chapter 12: C/P Practical Issues
- Chapter 13: Monitoring Vessel Performance
- Chapter 14: Trading Path of the Vessel
- Chapter 15: Bunkering Issues
- Chapter 16: Supporting Legal Department - L.O.I’s
- Chapter 17: Bills of Lading
- Chapter 18: Pre-Arrival Documents
- Chapter 19: Monitoring Loading Operations
- Chapter 20: Monitoring Discharging Operations
- Chapter 21: AGM Issue
- Chapter 22: Involvment of P&I Clubs
- Chapter 23: Underwater Inspection
Meet the instructor
Captain Georgios Tsouris
Captain Georgios Tsouris is a Master Mariner, Lecturer in Shipping Operations and Maritime Consultant.
He is a member of the Board of Disciplinary Committee of the Greek Merchant Navy, as well as Ex Operations Manager & Deputy DPA- CSO in Shipping . He has served as a Secretary General B’ of the PAN-HELLENIC MASTERS AND MATES UNION , as well as a member of the Board of Directors of Greek Merchant Navy Retirement Fund .
Captain Tsouris has a total of 13 years sea service on board Bulk Carriers - Multi Purpose Vessels- Containers.
He serves as President of the Chios Marine Club.
Course Outcomes
Enhance and develop an understanding of both theoretical and practical issues of Dry Bulk Shipping tools of daily workflow, to the benefit of all parties involved in ships commercial Operation, and the achievement of Principals goals.
Provide specialised insight in maritime operations and its process, with evidence of facts and issues encountered during daily operational process, including evaluation and explanatory notes related on the same.
Develop students’ knowledge, understanding and evaluation of the precautionary measures need to be taken to most operational issues that may arise.
Participants will be able to critically evaluate the importance of vessel compliance with contract including performance, loading, discharging, bunkering and documentation issues and the prompt attention to other contractual requirements between Owners
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Is this course right for you?
The course introduces the responsibilities and role of the operation department, including pre-fixing and post fixing process including explanatory measures, actual documents as of the ship’s commencement of charter (both T/C and V/C) throughout the currency of her fixture including but not limited to: Chartering Dept support prior fixing, Holds preparation, chartering abbreviations commonly used, recap of fixture, NOR submission in connection to Laycan and Laytime, plus Voyage instruction upon fixing. Additionally, indicating a way of communication between Charterers and Owners along with c/p practical issues, monitoring vessels performance, bunkering procurement, support need to be provided to Legal Dept and LOI’s (Letters of Indemnity) and explanatory notes to Bills of Lading. Moreover, it describes vessel’s Pre-arrival requirements along with loading and discharging monitoring process, for various cargoes, including but not limited and to steel products and the Pand I involvement. Finally presents the AGM effect and a complete UWS report as same is affecting vessels performance.
This course will appeal to:
- Deck and Engine Officers
- Maritime Executives
- Aspiring students seeking to venture into the fascinating world of Shipping
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 enroll 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 graduates.
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.
Our Alumni
Our 8,500 alumni work in the world’s most significant shipping companies and multinational enterprises of the maritime world.
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FAQ
What skills are assessed by the end of the course?
1
Able to understand the workflow of Ops Dept and communicate as appropriate.
2
Prepare Vessel and Follow up vessel’s Fixture in both Time and Voy Charter.
3
Able to focus on several important operational maters and collaborate with third parties, pending always on existed circumstances.
4
Able to monitor Loading- Sea Passage and Disch Operations
Will i receive a certificate?
Upon completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion awarded by BCA College and accredited by IMAREST
What does my tuition cover?
Your tuition covers:
HD films per course, your own e-book, 24/7 support, professor video calls 3 times per month, extra webinars by Shipping industry titans
Are there any prerequisites?
Applicants can be admitted to the course if they possess:
1
Good command of the English Language via IELTS, TOEFL or any other internationally approved English language certification
2
Employer/Professor recommendation.
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