Risk Management in Shipping
Posted on January 7th 2008 | By admin
Two intensive days to fully explore the range of Risk Management Strategies:
* Identify the full range of potential risks to your business
* Examine and compare traditional methods of risk management
* Explore the latest derivative tools used in shipping
* Assess the best use of freight futures and FFAs
* Analyse the effect of fluctuations in freight rates, bunker prices, interest rates, foreign exchange rates and vessel value prices
Plus
* Analytical, practical examples of hedging risks are presented in every case
12 Hours CPD: The Solicitors Regulation Authority
Why you should attend:
In today’s highly volatile and risky business environment it is imperative for businesses to be able to accurately identify sources of risk and be armed with the tools to deal with them effectively.
Implementing risk management strategies in our increasingly sophisticated and competitive environment can often make the difference between surviving or failing, and almost certainly gives companies a competitive advantage and the ability to increase profitability.
This course, which was first introduced internationally by its course leaders in 2004, is now brought to you for the first time as a series in London, Hamburg, Oslo and other locations. Already established as a world-leader in shipping derivatives education, the aim of this programme is to provide high quality training in the areas of derivatives and risk management in shipping.
Traditional methods of risk management and more recent derivatives tools will be explored through this unique programme. The course has been designed to draw on the experience and high quality work of Professor Manolis Kavussanos of Athens University of Economics and Business (ASSOE) and Assistant Professor Ilias Visvikis of ALBA Graduate Business School. More than ten years’ pioneering work is embedded in the program, which brings market participants to the forefront of developments in the areas of risk management and derivatives in shipping.
Why this course?
Combining academic rigor with the practical knowledge, this course offers essential skills and guidance to company personnel wishing to implement shipping derivatives for risk management purposes. It reflects all recent developments in the area of shipping derivatives, by continuous reviewing and updating of its curriculum. The course includes practical examples with real data covering every aspect of risk in shipping, hands on simulations, exercises and discussions using small group discussions to maximise interaction.
Past delegates have included dry-bulk and wet-bulk sectors, container shipping, cruise lines, passenger shipping, ship registers, shipbroking, banks, fund managers, lawyers and insurers.
Who should attend:
Shipowners and CEOs, Treasurers and CFOs, MDs, Ship Operators, Ship Managers, Chartering Managers, Operations Managers, Shipbrokers, Maritime Lawyers, Accountants, Financial Analysts, Naval Architects, Bankers, Shipping Fund Investors, Traders, Risk and Asset Managers, Oil Traders
“Clear presentations, good building block approach, lively and interesting interaction with participants”
(delegate January 2008)
Where: Oslo, Norway
When: January 26-27, 2009
