Shipping Finance: Comprehensive Professional Program
Overview
Shipping Finance: Comprehensive Professional Program connects the commercial, operational and regulatory sides of shipping so teams can move cargo safely, efficiently and profitably. Over ten days it covers the full scope of the subject, from fundamentals to advanced practice, and ends with a workplace-based capstone project.
What you will be able to do
- Master Shipping Finance from fundamentals to advanced practice.
- Apply safety, security and environmental compliance, cargo handling and documentation and cost, performance and KPIs in integrated case studies.
- Design an improvement program covering international maritime conventions (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL) and commercial shipping and contracts.
- Assess risk, cost and performance with recognised indicators.
- Complete a capstone project based on your own workplace.
- Present recommendations to management with confidence.
Who should attend
- Specialists and supervisors preparing to lead the function
- Port and terminal managers
- Shipping and chartering staff
- Marine superintendents and officers
- Logistics and freight professionals
Daily outline
- Day 1Introduction to Shipping Finance: concepts, terminology and standards
- Day 2Safety, security and environmental compliance
- Day 3Cargo handling and documentation
- Day 4Cost, performance and KPIs
- Day 5Digitalisation in shipping
- Day 6International maritime conventions (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL)
- Day 7Commercial shipping and contracts
- Day 8Port and terminal operations
- Day 9Vessel operations and maintenance
- Day 10Capstone project presentations and final assessment
Sessions 2027–2030
| Dates | City | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12–23 April 2027 | MADMadrid | $8,500 | Register |
| 5–9 July 2027 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 4–15 October 2027 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 6–10 March 2028 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 18–29 June 2028 | MCTMuscat | $8,500 | Register |
| 10–21 December 2028 | JEDJeddah | $8,500 | Register |
| 19 February – 2 March 2029 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 7–11 May 2029 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 26 August – 6 September 2029 | CAICairo | $8,500 | Register |
| 7–18 January 2030 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 15–19 April 2030 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 14–25 July 2030 | CAICairo | $8,500 | Register |
The Shipping Finance series
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shipping Finance: Comprehensive Professional Program cost?
For the 10-day program the fee is US$4,500 per participant online or US$8,500 in the classroom.
Where and when is the course held?
Sessions run from 2027 to 2030 in Madrid, London, Muscat, Jeddah and Cairo, and live online. See the session table above for exact dates.
What certificate will I receive?
Participants who complete the course receive an SGT certificate of completion showing the training hours.
In which language is the course delivered?
Sessions are delivered in English or Arabic. Tell us your preferred language when you register.
Can SGT deliver this course in-house?
Yes. For groups we deliver the course at your premises in any city, with content adapted to your equipment and procedures.
How do I register?
Send the course name, city and dates on WhatsApp to +20 106 597 6553. We reply with booking confirmation and registration steps.