Course overview
Ship Finance & Economics: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Ship Finance & Economics. 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 Ship Finance & Economics
- Apply the relevant requirements of IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL), ISM/ISPS codes and OCIMF guidance
- Apply advanced analysis methods to real operating data
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for port, terminal, shipping and marine operations professionals with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL), ISM/ISPS codes and OCIMF guidance
- Day 2: Advanced analysis methodsDetailed techniques, data interpretation and calculations
- Day 3: Design and performance optimisationImproving reliability, efficiency and cost
- Day 4: Troubleshooting complex casesDiagnosing multi-cause problems from field data
- Day 5: Risk, decisions and integrationBuilding a risk-based plan and presenting recommendations
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18–29 Jan 2027 | Manchester Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 Mar 2027 | Edinburgh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Apr – 7 May 2027 | Tunis Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 May – 3 Jun 2027 | Alexandria Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19–30 Jul 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Feb 2028 | Muscat Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 14–18 Feb 2028 | Dubai Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Apr 2028 | Singapore Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 May 2028 | Edinburgh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 Aug – 8 Sep 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Jan 2029 | Sharm El Sheikh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Feb 2029 | Berlin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Oct – 9 Nov 2029 | Singapore Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Nov 2029 | Cape Town Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Feb 2030 | Erbil Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Jun 2030 | Dammam Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Jul – 2 Aug 2030 | Paris Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Sep 2030 | Muscat Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |