Certificate in Liner Trade

June 27, 2021

The aim of this certificate in Liner Trades is to provide candidates with a thorough knowledge on the legal, economic, operational and commercial aspects of the shipping industry followed by a comprehensive and practical insight to the specialist subject of Liner Trades.

Programme Aim:

The aim of this programme in Liner Trades is to provide candidates with a thorough knowledge on the legal, economic, operational and commercial aspects of the shipping industry followed by a comprehensive and practical insight into the specialist subject of Liner Trades. The programme provides candidates with all the necessary knowledge to become an efficient and effective liner trade professional.

Programme Structure:

The programme comprises five (05) modules. The first four modules are the four compulsory Group-1 subjects of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) U.K as follows:

  • Introduction to Shipping
  • Economics of Sea Transport & International Trade
  • Legal Principles in Shipping Business
  • Shipping Business

The fifth module is “Liner Trades” – the Group 2 specialist subject of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) U.K. covering the following key topics:

  • Definition of Liner Trades
  • Vessels in Liner Trades
  • Cargoes & Cargo handling
  • Management and organisation
  • Containerisation and inter-modalism
  • Cooperation between liner operators
  • Environmental regulations
  • Development of service networks
  • Liner Bills of Lading and other documents
  • Tariffs, pricing and cargo selection
  • Contractual aspects of trading business
  • Legal aspects of liner trades

Programme Benefits:

This programme is ideal for new starters or those working in the shipping business looking to further their knowledge in the liner sector of the shipping industry. It is also aimed at industry personnel who wish to proceed down the career path leading to the business of liner shipping. The programme will also be highly beneficial to students who simply wish to expand their knowledge of this specific sector of the shipping industry.

On successful completion of the programme, learners will have:

  • A clear concept of the liner shipping market and how this part of the industry works.
  • Knowledge of liner trade routes, liner ships, terminals and liner cargo handling.
  • A thorough understanding of alliances and networks; through transport systems; structure and participants of the liner sector.
  • In depth knowledge of the service and contractual aspects; commercial aspects revenue and costs.

Programme Outcomes:

  1. Level -5 Award in Maritime Logistics Management (Liner Trades): 

On successful completion of the program comprising the five (05) modules, a Level -5 Award in Maritime Logistics Management (Liner Trades) will be issued by the Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), approved by the National Qualification Centre (NQC) Ministry of Education, U.A.E. The Level-5 Award certificate will provide details of the topics that are covered and certify that the holder of the certificate has completed forty credits (600 hours) of structured learning in Liner Trades.

  1. Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) U.K. Foundation Diploma / Advanced Diploma:

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) is a Registered Training Provider (RTP) of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) U.K.  On completion of the programme, the candidates may appear in the examinations of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) U.K conducted at the Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) in May and November every year. Upon passing these examinations, the candidates could obtain the internationally acclaimed Foundation Diploma / Advanced Diploma from the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) U.K. This may lead to the prestigious full Membership of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (MICS) U.K on passing the ICS Professional Qualifying Examinations (PQE).

Programme Details:

Duration:

The programme duration is six hundred (600) hours comprising four hundred and fifty (450) hours of classroom / online teaching, assignments, case studies and presentation spread over thirty (30) weeks and one hundred and fifty (150) hours of workplace attachment spread over ten (10) weeks. The classes will be conducted from Monday to Friday every week from 0800 hours to 1100 hours or 1600 hours to 1900 hours.

Assessment:

Written assessments comprising subjective questions as well as quizzes, assignments and case studies with 60% pass marks.

Attendance:

90% attendance is required.

Entry Requirements:

Preferred entry requirement is a Bachelor degree in any discipline. Minimum entry requirement is twelve years of structured education or Advanced Level (A’Level). A good working knowledge of written and spoken English with a minimum IELTS Level-5 or equivalent is required.

Accreditation:

ICS accredited & NQC approved as Level-5 Award.