N01 – Maritime Economics

Explore the economics of shipping, world fleet structure, financial analysis and major shipping markets. Apply supply-and-demand analysis, time-value-of-money methods and investment appraisal to practical maritime economics problems.

£299.00

1 hour 35 minutes

Focused, self-paced learning designed to fit around professional schedules.

Online, self-paced

Study online at a pace that fits your schedule.

8 sections

Structured curriculum sections.

English

Language of instruction for this course.

Quiz count: 6 total

Knowledge checks and assessed activities.

29 lessons

Focused lessons organised into a clear learning path.

Course overview

Explore the economics of shipping, world fleet structure, financial analysis and major shipping markets. Apply supply-and-demand analysis, time-value-of-money methods and investment appraisal to practical maritime economics problems.

What you will learn

Describe the structure of the world merchant fleet, flagging practices, and shipping’s role in world trade.

Apply supply-and-demand and elasticity analysis to maritime transport markets.

Perform time-value-of-money and cashflow calculations used in ship investment appraisal.

Evaluate ship financing, cost structures, revenues, and measures of investment merit.

Explain the structure and freight-rate mechanisms of the tanker, dry bulk, and liner markets.

Solve assessment-style maritime economics problems using the techniques taught in the module.

Skills and knowledge

Maritime economics

Shipping markets

Cashflow analysis

Time value of money

Fleet economics

Investment appraisal

Ship finance

Freight rates

Course curriculum

Introduction

1.1 Welcome

Shipping and the World Fleet

2.1 Why Shipping Matters
2.2 World Fleet Structure
2.3 Flags and Registration
2.4 Ownership and Trade Patterns
2.5 Section 1 Quiz (quiz)

Supply, Demand and Cost Theory

3.1 Equilibrium and Revenue
3.2 Elasticity in Practice
3.3 Derived Demand for Transport
3.4 Cost Theory Basics
3.5 Section 2 Quiz (quiz)

Time Value and Cashflow

4.1 Time Value of Money
4.2 Cashflow vs Profit
4.3 Voyage Cashflow Analysis
4.4 Annual and Discounted Cashflow
4.5 Finance Techniques Assignment
4.6 Section 3 Quiz (quiz)

Investment, Costs and Revenue

5.1 Ship Finance and Capital
5.2 Revenue and Running Costs
5.3 Measures of Merit
5.4 Section 4 Quiz (quiz)

Shipping Markets

6.1 Tanker Market
6.2 Dry Bulk Market
6.3 Liner Market
6.4 Markets Quiz (quiz)

Assessment Practice

7.1 Worked Assessment Problems
7.2 Module-Style Assignment
7.3 Final Quiz (quiz)

Summary

8.1 Key Takeaways

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