Diploma in Port Management
Lloyds Maritime Academy
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
12 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 3,599 *
Application deadline
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Introduction
The leading professional development training programme on managing ports in today’s global economy
Professional development in port and harbour management, port administration and port operations for the global maritime supply chain.
Assessed and awarded by North Kent College
Delivered in partnership between the National Maritime Training Centre at North Kent College and Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, the course continues to be the ideal professional development course for existing ship managers, prospective ship managers and for those who work alongside the ship management sector.
Curriculum
Core Modules
- Module 1 - Introduction to International Trade and Logistics
- Module 2 - Introduction to Port Management
- Module 3 - Regulatory, Legal Issues and Insurance for Ports
- Module 4 - Managing Marine Operations and Conservancy
- Module 5 - Port Marketing and Business Development
- Module 6 - Port Project Management: Principles and Techniques
- Module 7 - Economics of Port Operations, Port Pricing and Port Financing
- Module 8 - Health, Safety, Security and the Environment (HSSE) in Ports
- Module 9 - Port Labour and People Management
- Module 10 - Port Masterplans and Port Engineering
- Case Study: Current Issues in Port Management
Program Outcome
What you'll learn
- Understand the role of shipping and ports in the global logistics supply chain;
- Identify the legal basis for the establishment of ports;
- Discuss the role and responsibilities of the harbour master within the port management structure;
- Appraise competition and competitive dynamics in the ports industry;
- Analyse the port economics landscape;
- Discuss the importance of an HSSE culture in the port sector;
- Develop a multi-lateral inter port communications, cooperation and data sharing strategy.