Shipping Management, Leadership and Strategy

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Shipping Management,
Leadership and Strategy

Strategic Leadership and Value Creation in the Global Shipping Industry

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
20-24 Apr 2026London - UK$6,450RESERVE A SEAT
22-26 Jun 2026Dubai - UAE$6,450RESERVE A SEAT
24-28 Aug 2026London - UK$6,450RESERVE A SEAT
05-09 Oct 2026Dubai - UAE$6,450RESERVE A SEAT
14-18 Dec 2026London - UK$6,450RESERVE A SEAT
25-29 Jan 2027Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
19-23 Apr 2027London - UK$6,450RESERVE A SEAT
21-25 Jun 2027Dubai - UAE$6,450RESERVE A SEAT
23-27 Aug 2027London - UK$6,450RESERVE A SEAT
04-08 Oct 2027Dubai - UAE$6,450RESERVE A SEAT
13-17 Dec 2027London - UK$6,450RESERVE A SEAT
Online sessions
DateVenueFee
13-17 Jul 2026Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
11-15 Jan 2027Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT
12-16 Jul 2027Online$3,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

Shipping Management leadership training is essential for professionals seeking to navigate today’s rapidly evolving maritime environment. The Shipping Management, Leadership and Strategy Training Course provides an up-to-date foundation in shipping trends while strengthening leadership and strategic capabilities across the maritime sector.

This training course is designed for experienced shipping professionals who want to refresh sector knowledge and enhance their ability to lead with confidence and purpose. It explores how shipping, trade, finance, operations, and legal frameworks interact to create value in a complex global industry. Participants gain insight into how effective leadership and strategic thinking support sustainable growth and organizational resilience.

By focusing on vision, people, and value creation, this training course supports participants in progressing to higher levels of effectiveness. It enables professionals to rethink strategy, invest more intentionally in strengths, and develop the leadership mindset required to succeed in an increasingly uncertain and competitive shipping environment.

Training Course Objectives

Shipping Management and Leadership course objectives focus on enhancing strategic awareness, sector knowledge, and leadership capability. This training course equips participants with practical insights to strengthen decision-making and value creation in shipping.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify current trends shaping shipping management and maritime strategy
  • Gain a clear understanding of legal frameworks affecting shipping operations
  • Recognize key industry drivers that influence growth and competitiveness
  • Integrate new perspectives to enhance strategic and visionary thinking
  • Strengthen leadership awareness and identify personal leadership potential
  • Understand how people, systems, and strategy interact in shipping organizations
  • Apply leadership thinking to create value in complex maritime environments

Designed for

Shipping Management, Leadership and Strategy Training Course is designed for professionals working across maritime and related industries who want to strengthen leadership and strategic capability. This course supports individuals seeking broader perspectives beyond technical expertise.

This training course will greatly benefit:

  • Executives and managers working ashore in shipping and oil and gas
  • Maritime professionals working onboard vessels
  • Independent maritime professionals and consultants
  • Administrators supporting shipping and maritime operations
  • Senior professionals from other sectors seeking shipping industry insight
  • Experienced professionals preparing for expanded leadership roles

Learning Methods

Shipping Management leadership learning methods combine theory, reflection, and experiential learning to deliver meaningful and engaging outcomes. This training course uses proven adult learning techniques to maximize understanding and long-term retention.

Participants take part in expert-led sessions with active involvement through discussion, reflection, and problem-solving activities. Experiential exercises focus on current industry trends, best practices, and real-world maritime challenges. Group interaction encourages knowledge sharing and diverse perspectives from across the shipping sector.

The training course emphasizes practical relevance, enabling participants to connect learning directly to their professional experience. This interactive approach creates a dynamic learning environment that supports strategic thinking, leadership development, and immediate workplace application.

The Course Outline

Day One: Shipping, Trade and Finance
  • Seaborne trade and shipping
  • Flagging and ship registration
  • Shipping stakeholders
  • Qualitative shipping and the IMO
  • Industry best practice
  • Current trends in shipping finance
Day Two: Maritime & Port Operations
  • Vessel operations
  • Bunkering
  • Port safety and Port security
  • Port agency
  • Cargo operations
  • Trends, risks, opportunities: consolidation, digitalization, connectivity, cybersecurity
Day Three: Legal Frameworks
  • Ship registration law
  • Carriage of Goods by Sea Law (charterparties)
  • Marine Insurance law and practice
  • Maritime safety and security law
  • Marine Environment Protection
  • Trends, risks, opportunities, including in relation to autonomous shipping
Day Four: Delivery of Vision through the Human Element
  • The Human Element in shipping
  • Manning requirements and the use of crew agencies
  • STCW 2010 & ILO MLC 2010
  • The use of standard contracts
  • Managing multicultural crews
  • Building teams, motivating and inspiring people
Day Five: Creating Value in Shipping
  • Leadership Development- What is your vision?
  • Enhancing emotional intelligence and developing skills
  • Visionary thinking, encouraging change and innovation
  • Becoming a strategic decisions-maker
  • The role of business ethics and social corporate responsibility
  • Value creation in an uncertain world

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

In Association With

Aztech
Copex
Coventry
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    Our training programs are hosted at luxurious five-star hotels in prestigious destinations across the globe. Some of our popular locations include Dubai, London, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, New York, Paris, Vienna, and many other iconic cities.

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