Course Overview
This course will provide an overall understanding of the role of ship and port agents/agencies in the global logistics supply chain. During the course, the students will study the duties and responsibilities of the ship and port agents. The step-by-step process of vessel arrival and departure, and the role of the agent in relation to contractual obligations, will be analyzed in detail.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the role of the ship and port agents.
- Identify the agent's duties and obligations under the contractual agreements.
- Discuss the agent's responsibilities while handling the ship, cargo, and port documentation.
- Identify the legal aspects of the Ship Agency, Port Agency, and Insurance.
- Understand detailed procedures for the vessel arrival/departure process, and the role of the agent.
- List relevant elements of shipping and maritime law related to the ship and port agency.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2024
Related Programs
Ship and Port Agency Operations (MRBU 1400) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Transportation
- Marine Business Essentials
Microcredential Part-time
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