Lesson series

Understanding Shipping Cohort 2 - Sep 2025

This is a certified program by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers United Kingdom and has been developed by industry experts to cater to new entrants, professionals transitioning into the shipping industry and, companies seeking to bolster their staff competency.

Mode

Online
Self Study
(9 Modules)

Language

English

Total Duration

3 Months

Benefit

Online Tutor Support

Cohort 2 starts on

15th Sep 2025

MATF Code

MC121

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Program Overview

Mode: Online Self Study (9 Modules)
Language: English
Total Duration: 3 Months
Benefit: Online Tutor Support
Cohort 2 starts on: 15th Sep 2025
Last date to register: 10th Sep 2025
Course Fee: HKD 6000 (Early Bird HKD 5500 until 31st Aug 2025)
MATF Code: MC121

Program Overview

This is a certified program by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers United Kingdom and has been developed by industry experts to cater to new entrants, professionals transitioning into the shipping industry and, companies seeking to bolster their staff competency.

Modules

Maritime Geography & International Trade
The Growth of International Trade
The Ships
The Role of Ports
The Voyage
The Charter Markets & Shipbroking
Key Documents in Shipping
The Development of Ships & Shipping Cycles
Shipping in the Hong Kong Region

Professionals: New Entrants, Non-Chartering Employees in Maritime Firms, Commercial Shipping Aspirants, Commodity Trading, Industrial Houses, Legal Professionals.

Program Format:

Mode – Online Self Study (9 Modules)
Language: English
MAFT Code: MC121
Benefit: Online Tutor Support
Cohort 2 starts on: 15th Sep 2025
Last date to register: 10th Sep 2025
Course Fee: US$ 780 | HK$ 6000 (Early Bird HKD 5500 until 31st Aug 2025)
(Bank charges both ends to be on remitter's account)

Payment Option

1) Bank Transfer Payment

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2) Credit Card

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(Please email the remittance slip to info@skillsplus.sg and anamika.chhawal@lsfglobal.com)

Avail Discount

• This is a MATF Program (eligible participants may apply for 80% refund from the Government of Hong Kong, SAR).

• Early Bird Discount 10% if registered by 5th May 2025

• Group Discount: 10% if three (3) or more from the same firm (max discount 25% including early bird).

• Additional discount of 5% for ICS / NI / WISTA / HKMLA members.

Lead Trainer Profile:
Mr. Jagmeet Makkar, FICS
Capt. Sanjeev Verma FICS
Mr. Manson Cheung, FICS
Mr. Sharad Gupta Gupta, FICS
Mr. Bhoumick Sanghvi (FICS, ACIArb)
Capt. Rishi Mehra FICS
Mr. Amod Khare MICS
Mr. Abhinav Makkar FICS

Applications for Cohort 2 are now open! If you’re ready to take your skills to the next level and be part of a transformative experience, apply now and join a community of driven professionals.

Apply today and become part of our growing legacy!

For more information on Maritime Skills+ Curriculum

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SkillsPlus +852 94686314 | info@skillsplus.sg

Lead Trainers Profile:

Mr. Jagmeet Makkar

Independent Arbitrator & Mediator; Former IME(I) Chair - Indian Maritime University; Sea Ambassador ISWAN; Chairman - Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (HK Branch); Ambassador HK - Baltic Expert Witness Association

CHEUNG Shun Man

Manson has over 40 years of diverse experience in the maritime industry, having served as a Deck Officer, Port Agent, Charterer, Ship Manager, Ship Owner (managing chemical tankers, tween-deckers, loggers, and bulkers), and Shipbroker.

Sharad Gupta

Sharad began his maritime career with Chevron in 1995 and transitioned to a Technical Superintendent role with MSC in Hong Kong in 2006. After a decade in ship management, Sharad became an independent consultant and Currently is Vice-Chairman and Education Officer of the Hong Kong branch of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.

RISHI MEHRA

Rishi career span of 3 decades In the maritime industry with extensive experience in marine operations and safety management with core competencies in managing crew training, safety, quality, and environmental systems aligned with the rigorous standards of ISO and ISM codes.

AMOD KHARE

AMOD having served for 12 years on sea and 19 years at shore he has an extensive experience with deep knowledge of technical shipping and management of container ships , dry cargo bulk carriers and oil tankers with interest in operational and business activities in maritime industry.

SANJEEV VERMA

Capt. Sanjeev Verma is seasoned professional in the tanker industry, with 31 years of experience, including 16 years in shore roles. A Master Mariner, He HAS worked with Oil Majors and headed the ship management company of a leading ship owners in-house ship management company in Hong Kong

Abhinav Makkar

Abhinav With over a decade of experience in the commercial shipping He has primarily worked with dry bulk tonnage, with a focus on Dry Cargo Chartering, Ship Sale & Purchase, Transport Economics and Logistics. presently a chartering manager for a dry bulk player with focus on the iron ore trade out of India.

BHOUMICK SANGHVI

Bhoumick IS AN accomplished and entrepreneurial Chartering and Operations Management Professional benefitting from a broad background in accounting, costing, shipping, management & finance qualifications as well as maritime law accumulating a wealth of experience over nearly three decades commercial.