The central themes of the seminar are the issues that arise out of chartering in the oil tanker markets whether from the perspective of Owners or Charterers or, for that matter, any other organisation for whom this is an essential subject. The aim is to provide practical insights into the economics of tanker shipping, commercial operating strategies, chartering tactics, the recognition of risks and the impact of environmental legislation on the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products. Through a series of presentations and exercises, the course is designed to equip participants with the necessary tools to evaluate the risks and opportunities in today’s complex shipping markets.

This course will be of interest to those engaged in the supply, trading and risk management of oil and petroleum products business; commercial and operations departments of ship-owning companies; planning and financial departments of shipping companies and oil transportation divisions; banks and financial institutions involved in oil tanker finance; accounting and legal firms dealing with energy transportation issues; oil trading and distribution companies; management personnel who are new to the transportation sector.