In-person location
Shipping Federation of Canada
800 Cote du Beaver Hall, Suite 1717
Montreal, QC
Course
Ship and Port Operations
Most of what we use every day — like food, furniture, and fashion — crosses oceans to reach us. To keep this process running smoothly, crews, agents, and shore teams must work in sync to move ships safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Our Ship and Port Operations course shows you how this intricate system works and how to collaborate with the people who keep it moving. You’ll learn about ship structure, port operations, important protocols, and what it takes to manage and turn vessels around. With this knowledge, you’ll be equipped to contribute to global trade at every step of the shipping process and move your career in marine transportation forward.
Our Ship and Port Operations course shows you how this intricate system works and how to collaborate with the people who keep it moving. You’ll learn about ship structure, port operations, important protocols, and what it takes to manage and turn vessels around. With this knowledge, you’ll be equipped to contribute to global trade at every step of the shipping process and move your career in marine transportation forward.
Your takeaways
• Understand ship structure, crew responsibilities, and cargo handling procedures to better support operations.• Recognize Canadian maritime regulations, including marine pilotage, to help ensure safe, smooth, and legal operation.
• Describe CBSA responsibilities and procedures to help prevent cargo delays.
• Navigate key port-side operations like towing and bunkering to keep vessels on schedule.
• Identify the roles of agents and other shipping professionals to collaborate more efficiently.
Our approach
Through a blend of expert instruction and industry case studies, you’ll explore the complex systems that keep global shipping running.Who benefits the most?
• Professionals working marine logistics or port operations and want to expand their knowledge to advance their careers.• Individuals looking to launch a career in marine transportation and need to understand how the industry operates.
• Government agency employees (e.g., CBSA, Transport Canada) who need a stronger understanding of marine operations.
Course structure
- In-person or live online classes led by an industry expert from the Shipping Federation of Canada
- One 3-hour class per week for 9 weeks
- Theoretical and practical learning through industry case studies
CCE Loyalty Discount
Students will receive a 10% discount on their CCE course or workshop tuition fees if they meet any of the following criteria:
- They previously completed a CCE, undergraduate or graduate course at Concordia University.
- They completed a language proficiency test at CCE.
- They completed a CCE Professional Development Seminar/Workshop.
This discount is based on the information maintained in the Concordia University student information system.
NOTE: The discount does not apply to application fees for admission to a CCE program, language proficiency test enrollment, or AI for Decision-Makers in Advanced Manufacturing.
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