Course overview
Port Operations & Management Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Port Operations & Management. It covers the principles, the requirements of IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL), ISM/ISPS codes and OCIMF guidance, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Port Operations & Management
- Apply the relevant requirements of IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL), ISM/ISPS codes and OCIMF guidance
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Build a business case and roadmap their leadership team can act on
Who should attend
Designed for port, terminal, shipping and marine operations professionals in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Port Operations & ManagementTrends, regulation and what leading companies do differently
- Day 2: Benchmarking and performanceKPIs, maturity models and gap analysis
- Day 3: Lessons from major incidents and projectsDecision points that changed outcomes
- Day 4: Leading the changeBuilding the business case, budget and team capability
- Day 5: Masterclass forumExpert panel, peer exchange and personal roadmap
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–18 Feb 2027 | Amman Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Mar 2027 | Lagos Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 May 2027 | Copenhagen Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Jul 2027 | Tbilisi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 25–29 Oct 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 23–27 Apr 2028 | Cairo Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 May – 9 Jun 2028 | Frankfurt Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Jun 2028 | Madrid Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 Jul – 4 Aug 2028 | Johannesburg Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 28 Aug – 1 Sep 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 14–18 Jan 2029 | Salalah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Aug 2029 | Rome Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Sep 2029 | Madrid Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Oct – 1 Nov 2029 | Sharm El Sheikh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 21–25 Jan 2030 | Budapest Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Mar 2030 | Salalah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 Apr 2030 | Beirut Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 13–24 May 2030 | Nairobi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Sep – 4 Oct 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |