1. Introduction: [4L]
Scope, Functions, Geography of Sea Transport, Current Shipping Environment (2L). Shipping & Type of Ships.
2. Different Shipping Trades: [4L]
Liner, Charter, Multimodal Transport etc., future & options for shipping.
3. Planning in Shipping Practice: [2L]
Aspects, Planning & Control Theory, Steps & Advantages. Econometric model
4. Documentation: [4L]
Bill of Exchange, Bill of Lading & Types of Invoice, Customs, Charter party & its different clauses, Documentation in
accidents & damages, Associated Ship & Shipping Documents, Agency Documents, Office documents for a voyage.
5. Concept of I.M.O. & Regulatory Bodies: [2L]
I.M.O –Its different wings & responsibilities, Co ordination with I.M.O members, Conversion of a draft proposal into
rules & limitations, Flag State & Port state,P & I club & its role
6. Introduction to Controlling Bodies: [4 L]
Govt. of India, D.G.S, M.M.D.S., Different classification bodies, P.S.C.O.,their Roles & responsibilities, Admiralty
Court, U.S. Court & their Empowerment.
7. Marine Casualty : [4L]
Shipping Casualty, Investigation & Inquiries, Seaworthiness, Unsafe ships , Implications
8. Maritime Claims: [4L]
Different Maritime Claims (cargo, hull & freight), & compensations, Lien & Insurance Claims.
9. Ship Procurement & Commissioning: [4 L]
Registration, Mortgage, Lay time Terminology.
10. Shipping Contacts: [2 L]
Different types of Contract & Obligations
11. Ship Broking Practice: [4 L]
Associated documentation ,Procedure of forwarding custom/Immigration papers, Clearances, Special Certification,
Stowing / Penalties.