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Bulk Carriers - Technical and Operational Aspects

Bulk Carriers - Technical and Operational Aspects

Ship Types

This module introduces the current regulatory framework for bulk carriers and considers its future amendments.

The directly implied consequences of these requirements on the operation of ships and their construction will be dealt with. Information on current market development in the shipping sector enhances the knowledge gained.


Course objective


Provision of profound and actual knowledge within the regulatory framework for the ship type segment Bulk Carrier. Acquired knowledge assists in the evaluation process for prompt investment and operating cost calculations, and therefore simplifies the decision-making processes.


Emphasis

  • Regulatory framework of bulk carriers
    • IMO Conventions and Codes (e.g. SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, Grain Code, ESP, BC Code, BLU Code)
    • Regional and national regulations (e.g. EU Directives)
    • IACS (Unified Requirements, Interpretations and
    • Recommendations, Common Structural Rules)
    • GL (Rules and Guidelines)
  • Technical and operational consequences
  • Market information
  • GL services for bulk carriers
Certificate: GL Academy Certificate
Methods: Presentation, case studies
Target groups: Shipping Companies: Superintendents, fleet managers, quality managers, designated persons, nautical officers, engineers, ratings, assistants (inspection)
Requirements: Experience in the bulk carrier shipping segment
Duration: 1 day
Category: Advanced
Further recommendations: Introduction to the System of Maritime Regulations

Available Course dates

Subject Date & Location Price Language
Bulk Carriers - Technical and Operational Aspects 29 November 2010
Hamburg
490,00 € German

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