This engaging seminar-style course offers a comprehensive snapshot of the UK shipping industry, designed for those with little or no prior knowledge. You’ll gain an understanding of how the industry operates, the regulations and constraints that shape it, and the current issues driving change.

Participants will learn from a variety of subject matter experts covering:

• Shipping regulation – how the industry is governed and the key frameworks in place
• Shipping businesses – what it takes to run a successful shipping operation in the UK
• Employment of crew – the essentials of crewing and employment law
• Trading and operating a vessel – practical considerations for day-to-day operations

The course is fully up to date, with sessions on current issues, and includes interactive Q&A opportunities throughout the day.

Full schedule:
09:30 – Coffee & networking
10:00 – Introduction
10:15 – Shipping industry and how it is regulated
11:30 – Coffee
11:45 – How to run shipping businesses in the UK
12:30 – Lunch
13:30 – Question and answer
14:00 – Crewing and employment
15:00 – Break
15:15 – Trading and operating a vessel
16:15 – Question and answer
17:00 – Course finish and optional post course drinks and networking

Spaces are limited – secure your place today to build your knowledge, grow your network, and ask any questions of our policy experts on the UK shipping industry.