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Certificate in Maritime Security & Seaborne Crime

Certificate in Maritime Security & Seaborne Crime

13_CERTIFICATE
In today’s global environment, transnational security challenges, pose serious and dynamic challenges to national and international stability. The maritime realm is especially conducive to these types of threat contingencies given its vast and opaque nature. The Certificate in Maritime Security and Seaborne Crime aims to provide the participant with in-depth knowledge into the field of maritime security and two of its major components, meaning, piracy on the high seas and seaborne terrorism. Also, the prevalent relating theories and the ensuing challenges to shipping are discussed, as well as the role of the International Maritime Organization, the governing body of global shipping and its initiatives in maritime security; the related regulations and the Best Management Practices. Emphasis is placed, through case studies on procedures, practices and potential links between the tanker shipping and global terrorism.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to:
  • Understand the fundamental theories and practices on maritime security, piracy on the high seas and seaborne terrorism;
  • Realize the costs and challenges for shipping
  • Understand the role of the International Maritime Organization, the governing body of global shipping and its initiatives in maritime security; and the related regulations and the Best Management Practices; and
  • Learn the procedures, practices and potential links between the tanker shipping and global terrorism.
The course consists of the following modules:
  1. Introduction to Maritime Security & Crime
  2. The International Maritime Organization, Action Plan, Instruments & Policies
  3. Case Study 1: The Horn Off Africa
  4. Case Study 2 on the Convergence of Commercial Shipping and Global Terrorism and finally the               Case  Study 3: The Piracy and Armed Robbery in Asia
  • 4 Module Handbooks
  • 4 Module Video Presentations
  • MCQ's per module
  • Check your Knowledge Questions
  • Course Instructor

Georgios Kiourktsoglou is senior lecturer in the field of Strategy and Management at University of Greenwich.

    George Kiourktsoglou
    Shipping Managament,Chartering & Security
    Note:
    • There are no fixed course start dates. You can start your course ANYTIME, from ANYWHERE adapting the duration of the course to your needs.
    • The suggested duration for the Maritime Security and Seaborne Crime is 2 months.
    • There is a time limit of access of 6 months to fulfill this course starting from the time of your registration.
    Upon successful completion certification is provided by the World Maritime Academy.
    The Certificate in Maritime Security and Seaborne Crime is open to every professional in shipping industry willing to acquire knowledge on the specialized topic, irrespective of educational background or experience.

    $550.00

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    Duration: 2 months
    Number of modules: 4
    Fees: $550
    Language: English
    Course Tools: 4 Module Handbooks , 4 Module Video Presentations, MCQ's per module, Check your Knowledge Questions, Course Instructor

    $550.00

    100% Online!

    Duration: 2 months
    Number of modules: 4
    Fees: $550
    Language: English
    Course Tools: 4 Module Handbooks , 4 Module Video Presentations, MCQ's per module, Check your Knowledge Questions, Course Instructor

    13_CERTIFICATE
    In today’s global environment, transnational security challenges, pose serious and dynamic challenges to national and international stability. The maritime realm is especially conducive to these types of threat contingencies given its vast and opaque nature. The Certificate in Maritime Security and Seaborne Crime aims to provide the participant with in-depth knowledge into the field of maritime security and two of its major components, meaning, piracy on the high seas and seaborne terrorism. Also, the prevalent relating theories and the ensuing challenges to shipping are discussed, as well as the role of the International Maritime Organization, the governing body of global shipping and its initiatives in maritime security; the related regulations and the Best Management Practices. Emphasis is placed, through case studies on procedures, practices and potential links between the tanker shipping and global terrorism.
    Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to:
    • Understand the fundamental theories and practices on maritime security, piracy on the high seas and seaborne terrorism;
    • Realize the costs and challenges for shipping
    • Understand the role of the International Maritime Organization, the governing body of global shipping and its initiatives in maritime security; and the related regulations and the Best Management Practices; and
    • Learn the procedures, practices and potential links between the tanker shipping and global terrorism.
    The course consists of the following modules:
    1. Introduction to Maritime Security & Crime
    2. The International Maritime Organization, Action Plan, Instruments & Policies
    3. Case Study 1: The Horn Off Africa
    4. Case Study 2 on the Convergence of Commercial Shipping and Global Terrorism and finally the               Case  Study 3: The Piracy and Armed Robbery in Asia
    • 4 Module Handbooks
    • 4 Module Video Presentations
    • MCQ's per module
    • Check your Knowledge Questions
    • Course Instructor

    Georgios Kiourktsoglou is senior lecturer in the field of Strategy and Management at University of Greenwich.

      George Kiourktsoglou
      Shipping Managament,Chartering & Security
      Note:
      • There are no fixed course start dates. You can start your course ANYTIME, from ANYWHERE adapting the duration of the course to your needs.
      • The suggested duration for the Maritime Security and Seaborne Crime is 2 months.
      • There is a time limit of access of 6 months to fulfill this course starting from the time of your registration.
      Upon successful completion certification is provided by the World Maritime Academy.
      The Certificate in Maritime Security and Seaborne Crime is open to every professional in shipping industry willing to acquire knowledge on the specialized topic, irrespective of educational background or experience.
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