Module 1: The geography of maritime trade
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| Global geography, trade routes, commodity origins ports and
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Module 2: The growth of international trade
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Derived demand, transport routes, manufatured good and
alternatives/supplements to shipping.
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Ship types and their specialisations, operations and
lifecycle.
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Module 4: The role of ports
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Port location importance, port operations, infrastructure,
agents, port management, turnaround times, congestion and
cabotage.
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Voyage organisation, loading, bunkering, discharging, agents and
organisations (IMO).
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Module 6: The charter markets and shipbroking
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Dry cargo, tanker and liner markets; broker skills (cargo,
bunker, ship sale)
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Module 7: Key documents in shipping
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Essential shipping documents (market reports, bills of lading,
charter parties, insurance) and their usage.
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Module 8: The development of ships and shipping cycles
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Maritime history, technological advancements, shipping cycles,
over tonnage, piracy, war, weather, and key calculations (laytime,
voyage estimation, stowage).
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Module 9: The Humber region
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Explore the diverse range of shipping in the Humber and its
importance to the local and national economy.
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