The leading international professional development qualification for current & future ship managers

• Module 1 – Introduction to the Shipping Industry & The Role of the Ship Manager
• Module 2 – The Skills Set of a Ship Manager
• Module 3 – Maritime Legislation
• Module 4 – The Four Pillars of Quality Shipping
• Module 5 – The ISM Code - ISPS Code – PSC – IMDG Code
• Module 6 – Maritime Certification and the Inspection Bodies
• Module 7 – Maritime ISO Standards and their application
• Module 8 – Financial Controls – Budgeting
• Module 9 – Ship Types and their Operation
• Module 10 – Introduction to Cargo Calculations
• Case Study – Managing a Ship Management Company

• Identify the role of the ship manager within the context of the marine industry and in any relevant organisation
• Explain both the ISM and ISPS Codes and their relationship with the manager
• Understand the importance of the Four Pillars – SOLAS; MARPOL; STCW; and MLC
• Describe the linkage between quality, health, safety management and environmental systems
• Assess the management of resources and operations for vessel activities and shore resources
• Understand and apply the different demands of various ship types
• Understand and apply the relationship between Flag State; PSC; Class; Other industry bodies
• Analyse core business requirements such as accounting, customer service, law and insurance
• Create and present professional written business reports

Delivered in partnership between the National Maritime Training Centre at North Kent College and Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, the course continues to be the ideal professional development course for existing ship managers, prospective ship managers and for those who work alongside the ship management sector.  

The Diploma in Ship Management has been academically assessed to provide 60 credits of prior learning accreditation towards a unique MBA delivered in partnership between Lloyd's Maritime Academy and Middlesex University.