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BSc (Hons) Shipping

Commencement:
1st semester (October entry) – 2nd semester (February entry)
Duration:
4 years or 3,5 years (February entry) or 3 years (if the candidate meets the entry requirement of high school diploma points 17/20 and above)
Schedule:
Morning or Evening
Language:
The first year either in Greek or English and the last 3 years in English only
BSc (Hons) Shipping - Κεντρική Εικόνα

The BSc Shipping aims at preparing students for a successful career in the contemporary business world.

The Greek shipping companies are considered to be innovative and well established firms worldwide, leading the world fleet capacity, while at the same time; shipping is a significant business sector of the Greek economy, offering many career opportunities. The growth of the economy is strongly related to the international trade. Shipping industry has a very important role to play for the continuous growth of the international economy. Shipping is interrelated with the international aspects. The Greek shipping companies achieved to maintain a leading position within the international shipping sector. They invest in various sectors of the shipping industry, providing at the same time employability opportunities worldwide.

 

 

 

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The programme is designed for those who seek a career in the various sectors of the shipping business industry, such as ship owning companies, ship management companies, ship brokering companies, other companies offering services in the shipping industry and other maritime related organisations. Students acquire solid knowledge and skills, in order to have a successful career in the shipping sector they will engage.

Advantages of the programme:

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Extensive experience as the oldest Shipping department in Greece, with a history exceeding 45 years.
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BCA’s Shipping department cooperates with the Norwegian-German Classification Society (DNVGL) where students during their academic course have the opportunity to attend specialized seminars by DNVGL and receive its certificates accordingly.
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Τhe Shipping department has lecturers with years of experience in the industry which enables them to blend theory with practice effectively.
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The course incorporates links with the industry and thus provides students with the opportunity to comprehend how theory applies in practice, with the utilisation of well-known and respected members of the industry as guest speakers.
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Students have the opportunity to select from a list of optional modules, including foreign languages, such as Chinese, Russian and Spanish. Foreign languages play an important role in a globalized environment like shipping, as it is easier to communicate and seal deals and contracts.
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Focus on the national and international shipping industry, developing the understanding of the shipping business and techniques, concepts and principles that make shipping unique and efficient driven.
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Emphasis on employability skills and opportunities for a national and international career in shipping.
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The Shipping Programmes of Business College of Athens, in collaboration with Plymouth University, offer to their bachelors and master graduates examination exemptions, regarding specific modules of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS).
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Emphasis on improving students’ employability opportunities by developing both business-specific (e.g. negotiating techniques, chartering practice, ship sale and purchase practice, formulating a business plan, conduct financial statement analysis) and generic (e.g. presentation, effective team-working, leadership) skills and competencies, while the career office collects students’ cv and distributes them to the shipping industry. Its strong connections with the shipping industry increase the employability opportunities for BCA students.

Level 3

  • Title
    Notes
  • English Language and Study Skills A – 1
    20 credits / Yearly
    English Language and Study Skills A – 1
    This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience is equivalent to level A2 (CEFR). It aims to develop students’ competence to understand factual and routine information, to describe their experiences and to express simple opinions. It will also assist them to develop basic study & academic skills in order to facilitate their transition from High School to University Studies.
  • or
  • English Language and Study Skills B – 2
    20 credits / Yearly
    English Language and Study Skills B – 2
    This module, delivered all year long, is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience is equivalent to level B1 (CEFR) 1. It aims to help students develop further their confidence in listening, reading, writing and speaking in the English language. It will also assist them to develop basic study & academic skills in order to facilitate their transition from High School to University Studies.
  • IT Skills
    10 credits
    IT Skills
    The aim of this module is to familiarise students with basic Information Technology software and concepts, enhancing their academic skills. Furthermore, fundamental knowledge and efficient skills on Microsoft Windows functions and tools, as well as on word processing, spreadsheet and presentations software are key learning outcomes. Additionally, the role of malicious software will be discussed.
  • Introduction to Shipping
    20 credits
    Introduction to Shipping
    Lessons in commercial geography, international trade, international organizations, cargoes, trade routes, ship types and shipping practitioners set the scene for those unfamiliar with the basic make-up of the shipping industry. Further study on practical working elements of ship registration, classification, equips students with the technical know-how to effectively operate in shipping business.
  • Introduction to Economics
    20 credits
    Introduction to Economics
    This module introduces students to economics. It provides an overview of microeconomic issues, the theory of the firm and the theory of the markets. Concepts such as scarcity, choice, price mechanism, demand, supply, the firm’s production and cost, as well as markets structure are also introduced and discussed.
  • Quantitative Skills
    10 credits
    Quantitative Skills
    Assuming a minimal background in mathematics, this module enables business students to acquire the appropriate conceptual and computational mathematical background for future study in business. In order to provide a better understanding of the mathematical concepts, the module follows the logic of the development of mathematics rather than that of an economics course.
  • Marine Cargo Operations
    20 credits
    Marine Cargo Operations
    The purpose of this module is to focus on the ship operation techniques, cargoes’ properties and trade routes emphasising on the practical aspects of the subject. It also provides overview of the sea transport industry.
  • Shipping Practice
    20 credits
    Shipping Practice
    The purpose of this module is to focus on the ship operation techniques, emphasising on the practical aspects of the subject. It also provides overview of the sea transport industry.

Level 4

  • Title
    Notes
  • Academic English and Personal Development A
    20 credits / Yearly
    Academic English and Personal Development A
    This module is designed to equip students, whose previous qualification/experience is equivalent to level B1(CEFR),with key transferable as well as English language skills that will enable them to succeed in a competitive academic and managerial setting and cope with the increasing trend toward independent study and lifelong learning.
  • or
  • Academic English and Personal Development B
    20 credits / Yearly
    Academic English and Personal Development B
    This module is designed to equip students, whose previous qualification/experience is equivalent to level B2 (CEFR), with key transferable as well as English language skills that will enable them to succeed in a competitive academic and managerial setting and cope with the increasing trend toward independent study and lifelong learning.
  • Intro to Shipping Law
    10 credits
    Intro to Shipping Law
    The module offers an introduction to the maritime law and it combines basic principles of contract, property and legal issues related to the carriage of goods by sea.
  • Shipping Operations
    10 credits
    Shipping Operations
    The purpose of this module is to focus on the ship operation techniques, emphasising on the practical aspects of shipping operations. The student will gain knowledge and understanding of the development of shipping operations such as Voyage instructions, Cargo operations, Port arrangements, Vessel’s repair and maintenance, Port agents and Budget control.
  • Maritime Economics
    10 credits
    Maritime Economics
    This module focuses on shipping market economics. It provides students with an understanding of how the shipping market is organized. It addresses how freight rates are determined with specific attention on shipping cycles, competition theory and cost structure.
  • Maritime Policy
    10 credits
    Maritime Policy
    The module provides the students with an in-depth insight of the international and national maritime policies. Emphasis is placed on IMO adopted policies as well as on regional policies affecting the Greek shipping industry. Problems regarding policy differences on a regional or country level are examined.
  • Quantitative Analysis
    10 credits
    Quantitative Analysis
    This module enables students to understand the importance of business information in decision making and to provide them with the statistical and computational skills required in a business environment.
  • Shipping Management
    10 credits
    Shipping Management
    This module introduces students to the fundamental principles of management. The sound knowledge of management principles is essential for effectively running a company. However the particularities of shipping enterprises require an additional study of the role and function of their main departments such as operations, claims, chartering, technical, supplies, accounts and disbursement and their interaction.
  • Carriage of Goods by Sea
    10 credits
    Carriage of Goods by Sea
    The module gives students a practical understanding on topics of Carriage of Goods by Sea, with emphasis to the implications of legal decision on charter party wording. Students deal with application of Hague, Hague/Visby and Hamburg Rules to various shipping contracts. By the end of the module, students will be able to know their practical use and they will be able to deal with legal issues arising from their application.
  • Principles of Accounting
    10 credits
    Principles of Accounting
    This module is an introduction to accounting. It presents and explains the relative accounting, reporting systems, controls and compliances, the main bookkeeping principles and how the financial statements are prepared. It analyses an organisation from accountant’s side, relationships with its shareholders/stakeholders and external environment. Finally, it provides a short introduction to professional ethics in accounting.
  • Optional Modules
    20 credits / Please refer to the list of optional modules below

Optional Modules (Level 4)

  • Title
    Notes
  • Foreign Language I (Chinese I or Spanish I)
    20 credits / Yearly
    Foreign Language I (Chinese I or Spanish I)
    This module is designed for beginners with no previous knowledge of Chinese or Spanish. Students will learn to interact in a simple way about everyday needs and communicate using spoken and simple written language in a very narrow social or working environment.
  • Management
    10 credits
    Management
    This module introduces students to the management function. It focuses on the theory and fundamental concepts of management, including planning, organisation, leadership, and control. It also reviews the evolution of management thought, function and practice and stresses current approaches and emerging concepts. The module exposes students to entrepreneurship and the role of an entrepreneur.
  • Principles of Marketing
    10 credits
    Principles of Marketing
    This module explores the basic principles of marketing and their applications in the contemporary business environment. It describes the basic concepts and techniques that align with the adoption of a marketing philosophy in business, and explains the primary analytical tools that can be used for the design, implementation and control of a successful marketing plan.

Level 5

  • Title
    Notes
  • Chartering and Voyage Estimation
    10 credits
    Chartering and Voyage Estimation
    The module is designed to provide, to enhance and develop knowledge of the chartering procedures (dry cargo and tanker), taking into consideration all parties involved in the process. It focuses on: Parties involved; market reports; freight indices; offers and counteroffers with all relevant details; negotiations; recapitulation; voyage estimation; charter party types; drawing up charter parties; common clauses.
  • Shipping Law
    20 credits
    Shipping Law
    The module is concerned with various legal issues of the shipping industry incorporating new statutes and acts, as well as amendments of jurisdictions of courts.
  • Maritime Accounting & Financial Statement Analysis
    10 credits
    Maritime Accounting & Financial Statement Analysis
    This module provides knowledge on specific issues related to the accounting and financial activities of the shipping companies. Students understand the special accounting procedures (recording, reporting and disclosure) applied for these specific issues. Students get familiarised with techniques used in analysing and interpreting the financial statements of shipping companies.
  • Human Resources Management in Shipping
    10 credits
    Human Resources Management in Shipping
    This module introduces students to the role of the Human Resource Management function in the context of the modern shipping organisation both on an individual basis and in terms of the human aspects of decisions, including the need for all managers to understand the issues arising by managing people. The module focuses on human resource management aspects relevant to the maritime industry on board and ashore.
  • Chartering and Lay time Calculation
    10 credits
    Chartering and Lay time Calculation
    The module is designed to provide an enhanced knowledge and develop understanding of the charter party drafting process. The Module focuses on lay time calculation and advanced understanding of the charter party clauses with comparison to the wording of different charter parties.
  • Shipping Finance
    10 credits
    Shipping Finance
    This module focuses on the introduction and familiarization of the students with the main principles and techniques of shipping finance as well as the core shipping investments strategies that are followed today by the market players.
  • Advanced Maritime Economics
    10 credits
    Advanced Maritime Economics
    This module further enhances into shipping market economics. It provides students a thorough knowledge and analytical tools of how the shipping market is organized. It addresses how the prices and freight rates are determined with specific analysis of the main shipping markets. Specific attention is given to shipping cycles, competition theory and cost structure.
  • Marine Insurance
    20 credits
    Marine Insurance
    The module gives students an overview and indebts analysis of Marine Insurance. Emphasis is given to the analysis of the Institute Hull, Cargo and Freight clauses and to the particular issues arising from their interpretation to their application. They deal with Particular (total and partial), General Average, related measure of indemnity and they understand how Institute Clauses and York-Antwerp Rules work in practice.
  • Optional Modules
    20 credits / Please refer to the list of optional modules below

Optional Modules (Level 5)

  • Title
    Notes
  • Foreign Language IΙ (Chinese II or Spanish II)
    20 credits / Yearly
    Foreign Language IΙ (Chinese II or Spanish II)
    This module is designed for students whose previous qualification/experience is equivalent to level A1 (CEFR) or as a progression from Chinese I or Spanish I. This module aims to develop students’ competence to sustain conversations related to areas of most immediate relevance, to understand factual and routine information and to describe their experiences or other matters of personal interest in simple terms.
  • Management Information Systems
    10 credits
    Management Information Systems
    This module introduces students to the use of information systems and information technology in order to transform organisations and gain competitive advantage.
  • Project Management
    10 credits
    Project Management
    This module introduces students to specific managerial concepts and techniques useful in project management and prepares them on developing the capabilities required for effective project management. The module therefore includes both theoretical and practical approaches in managing efficiently people/teams, finance, time and quality within a project’s predefined framework.

Level 6

  • Title
    Notes
  • Strategic Shipping Management
    20 credits
    Strategic Shipping Management
    The module provides students with an analytical insight of the strategies followed by shipping companies within different shipping sectors based on the fundamentals of strategic planning and implementation.
  • Advanced Shipping Finance
    10 credits
    Advanced Shipping Finance
    This module focuses on the analysis and understanding of the common ways of financing vessels, on various financial products and their suitability to each investment type (replacement, expansion, modifications) in terms and conditions of the current international shipping market. Their advantages and disadvantages are discussed and students gain the ability to compare the products from a financier and an investor side.
  • Ship Sale and Purchase
    10 credits
    Ship Sale and Purchase
    The module assists students to increase their awareness in the ship sale and purchase process and comprehend its legal and practical issues.
  • Port Economics and Management
    10 credits
    Port Economics and Management
    This module provides in depth knowledge and understanding of the seaports' functions, practices, administration and management. Its purpose is to deal with the economic, technical and commercial aspects of seaports' functions, organisation and management. Great emphasis is given to port authorities' practices and methods of managing a port.
  • Logistics
    10 credits
    Logistics
    It provides an introduction to Logistics. It defines key terms, discusses the role of Logistics, its aims and importance in the general context of supply chain. It describes current trends, and introduces some important issues, which are going to be developed as student is advancing to the next stages. Furthermore, the module analyses the logistics of the maritime industry focusing on container, tanker and bulk shipping.
  • International Maritime Regulations
    10 credits
    International Maritime Regulations
    In recent years environmental and safety awareness has grown significantly making apparent that shipping corporations must be able to meet certain regulated criteria. Students participating in this module will comprehend the regulatory environment and it application.
  • Alternative Disputes Resolution
    10 credits
    Alternative Disputes Resolution
    The module describes a variety of dispute resolution mechanisms that are short of, or alternative to, full-scale court processes, varying from facilitated settlement negotiations (disputants are encouraged to negotiate directly with each other) prior to other legal process, to arbitration systems or mini trials similar to a courtroom process. ADR generally includes negotiation, conciliation, mediation or arbitration.
  • Research Methods and Shipping Project
    20 credits
    Research Methods and Shipping Project
    This module is designed to support students in undertaking research and produce a significant piece of independent research work in the shipping sector.
  • Optional Modules
    20 credits / Please refer to the list of optional modules below

Optional Modules (Level 6)

  • Title
    Notes
  • Foreign Language IΙΙ (Chinese III or Spanish III)
    20 credits / Yearly
    Foreign Language IΙΙ (Chinese III or Spanish III)
    This module is aimed at students whose previous qualification/experience in the language is equivalent to A2 level (CEFR), or as a progression from Chinese II or Spanish II. This module aims to improve students’ competence so that they can exchange information and express simple opinions in discussions with native speakers, understand main ideas and produce texts on familiar and routine topics.
  • Environmental Economics
    10 credits
    Environmental Economics
    The module deals with the efficient allocation of environmental resources. It takes into consideration issues such as the conservation and valuation of natural resources, pollution control, waste management and recycling, efficient creation of emission standards. It helps understanding how resources can be utilized efficiently, to accomplish the desired goals by weighing costs of various alternatives to potential benefits.
  • Coastal Zone Management
    10 credits
    Coastal Zone Management
    The management of the coastal zone has always been very critical for mankind since most human activities, particularly the last decades, concentrate on the area where the land meets the sea.

Admission to Level 3

All applicants should normally possess an Apolytirion of at least 12 or IB Diploma or equivalent. However, we would welcome students to apply who have an Apolytirion of less than 12 provided that their marks on relevant subjects achieved prior to the panhellenic exams in the final year of schooling are at the level of 12 or above.  Interviews will be conducted and applicants will be considered for their overall ability to attend the programme alongside all the above grades.
 

Those who will attend our undergraduate programmes in English are required to submit one of the following certifications:

  • IELTS: a minimum score of 5.0 (with a minimum score of 4.5 in each component of the test)
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C and above
  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate  in English (CAE): B2 level and above
  • Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE):  Grade C and above.
  • Examination for the Certificate Proficiency in English (ECPE): P (Pass) and above.
  • Examination for the Certificate Competency in English (ECCE): P (Pass) and above
  • Pearson Academic: 42 (with a minimum score of 40 in each component of the test)
  • BCA IELTS Placement Test : a minimum score of 5.0 (with a minimum score of 4.5 in each component of the test)

 

Admission to Level 4

Applicants can be admitted to the second year of undergraduate studies (Level 4) as long as the grade of their high school certificate (apolytirion) is 17 or above.


Those who will attend second year modules in English should also submit one of the following certifications:

  • IELTS: a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Pass at C1 level
  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate  in English (CAE): Grade C and above
  • Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE): Grade b and above.
  • Examination for the Certificate Proficiency in English (ECPE): P (Pass) and above.
  • Examination for the Certificate Competency in English (ECCE): P (Pass) and above.
  • Pearson Academic (PTE): 53 (with a minimum score of 51 in each component of the test)
  • BCA IELTS Placement Test : a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)

 

International Baccalaureate Diploma Graduates

Applicants can be admitted to the second year of undergraduate studies (Level 4) as long as the grade of their Diploma is 28 and above including at least 15 at higher level. IB students meet the English entry requirements if they attain a minimum of 4 points in English at higher level.
 

Those who do not have at least 4 points in English and wish to attend second year modules in English should also submit one of the following certifications:

  • IELTS: a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Pass at C1 level
  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate  in English (CAE): Grade C and above
  • Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE): Grade B and above.
  • Examination for the Certificate Proficiency in English (ECPE): P (Pass) and above.
  • Examination for the Certificate Competency in English (ECCE): P (Pass) and above.
  • Pearson Academic (PTE): 53 (with a minimum score of 51 in each component of the test)
  • BCA IELTS Placement Test : a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component of the test)

Attend the Intensive Programme starting February 2019 and complete your 1st year of study in one academic semester.

This course is an intensive accelerated Foundation programme that will give students the chance to prepare for a university degree programme at BCA College. Participants will be able to develop their subject knowledge, English language skills and the study skills required for a degree programme. Students can study the BCA Foundation programme from February to July. Upon successful completion of this programme, they can then join their chosen bachelor’s degree programme at level 4 in the following October.

The BCA Foundation Programme provides:

  • Iintensive modules which provide the requisite background for specific honours courses for those without the necessary qualifications;
  • access for non-traditionally qualified students to a wide range of business courses;
  • a broad grounding in academic principles and methods.

Aims of the Programme

The broad aim of the programme is to provide preparation for subsequent study at Honours degree level in Business and Management subjects as follows:

Single Honours:

  • Business Management
  • Business Management [Marketing]
  • Business Management [Entrepreneurship and Innovation]
  • Accounting
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • Shipping

 

The programme aims to enable students to:

  1. Achieve a broad knowledge and understanding of a range of business related subjects;
  2. acquire a range of cognitive, generic and transferable skills, including those practical and technical skills and techniques appropriate to the study of Business disciplines, and to deploy these skills appropriately;
  3. acquire suitable background knowledge and understanding at level three in their chosen specialist fields to allow progression to level four degree courses in those subject areas.

Programme Structure

Module Credits
English Language and Study Skills 30
Quantitative Skills 10
Marine Cargo Operations 20
Shipping Practice 20
IT Skills 20
Introduction to Economics 20


Programme Delivery

Spring Semester  
Classes start Monday 11 February 2019
Easter Break Monday 22 April – Friday 3 May 2019
Classes resume Monday 6 May 2019
Classes end Friday 17 May 2019
Spring Semester Exams Monday 20 May – Friday 31 May 2019

 

Summer Session  
Classes start Monday 3 June 2019
Classes end Friday 12 July 2019
Summer Semester Exams Monday 15 July – Friday 19 July 2019
September Resit Period Monday 2 September – Friday 6 September 2019

The principal aim of the Shipping course and its underlying philosophy is to provide an education experience that gives students a sound academic base in the core disciplines of shipping.  One of the key innovative aims of this degree is to provide an integrated shipping curriculum, which enables students to acquire knowledge in a coherently structured way.  The curriculum has been designed to allow students to link the multi-disciplinary subjects of shipping (operations, management, legal and financial aspects).  By doing this, it is specifically intended to engage the students fully in their studies, increase their motivation and raise their aspirations to be successful throughout their course and in their career in the future. The curriculum provides students with an understanding of shipping business and the techniques, concepts and principles that make shipping businesses successful and efficient.  Students will have the opportunity to study major disciplines in shipping, acquire some business experience and explore the factors that influence shipping business from a domestic and international perspective.

While most students will aim to achieve the full Bachelor’s qualification, all Bachelor courses offer the interim awards of Certificate of Higher Education or Diploma of Higher Education (both available with Merit or with Distinction) for students unable to complete their full programme of study.

The full list of awards and their requirements is as follows:

Award Title Notes
Cert HE Certificate of Higher Education in Shipping Awarded for 120 credit modules
Dip HE Diploma of Higher Education in Shipping Awarded for 240 credit modules
Ordinary Degree BSc Shipping Awarded for 320 credit modules
BSc BSc (Hons) Shipping Awarded for 360 credit modules

  
 
 
 

Τhe Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), is the world’s largest international shipping association, with more than 100 years of operation, and over 2,300 members residing in 130 countries. BIMCO’s core objective is to facilitate the commercial operations of its members by developing standard contracts and clauses, and providing quality information, advice and education. It further promotes fair business practices, free trade and open access to markets, as it is a strong advocate for the harmonisation and standardisation of all shipping related activities.
Given BCA’s “Associate Member” status, BCA’S student body and academic staff enjoy privileges such as access to BIMCO’s immense databases, news bulletins, market advisory, alerts, statistics, and benefits including discounts on books and publications.
Students and academic staff also enjoy privileges such as exclusive invitations to conferences, roundtable discussions and others.

 

INTERTANKO, the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners, was established in 1970, and is comprised of 204 members from 40 countries, which control more than 3,077 tanker vessels. INTERTANKO has been the “voice” of independent tanker owners worldwide, and is actively involved in a wide range of topics, including commercial, technical, legal, operational and educational matters, in an effort to promote the safe and efficient transportation of oil and oil products.
BCA is an “Associate Member” of INTERTANKO, a membership which is accompanied with benefits for its student body and academic staff, including free access to a range of the associations’ web-based services, its information database, weekly bulletins, advisory, market and industry alerts as well as other specialised publications, exclusive invitations to seminars, industry functions and events.

 

The main role of INTERCARGO (International Dry Cargo Ship-owners Association), is to work with its members, regulators and other shipping associations to ensure and promote safe, efficient, environmental friendly and profitable shipping operations. To achieve this goal, it cooperates among others with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in formulating global legislation and regulations.
BCA is a “Reciprocal Member ", of INTERCARGO, a membership which gives its student body and academic staff benefits including access to data, market and industry bulletins and alerts, exclusive invitations to industry conferences, seminars, discounts on publications and others.
A benefit of special interest is that BCA students and academic staff are able to utilise INTERCARGO’s extensive network of contacts for study & research, and to access other organisations such as Baltic Exchange and IMO among others.
It should be noted that BCA is the first educational Institution worldwide to enjoy “Reciprocal Member” status.

 

The Maritime Industry Foundation is the result of a joint effort by BIMCO, International Chamber of Shipping, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and IMO, to promote Shipping Education and Shipping in general. It is comprised of 130 members, among which are many specialised Colleges, Government Bodies, Shipping Companies and Organisations. Through BCA’s membership with MIF, both its the student body and academic staff are privileged with unlimited access to the foundation’s data and research material, as well as excellent networking opportunities.
It should be noted that MIF operates a platform, which members can utilise to obtain knowledge and understanding of the vital role of commercial shipping and the economic, social, political and cultural aspects of the maritime industry. Additionally the platform gives its members- “Educators” -the opportunity to contribute academic work and research, thus expanding knowledge and education in this vibrant industry.

 

The International Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus, is part of an international business network established in 1922, with a presence in 33 cities around the world. The International Propeller Club is dedicated to the promotion of the maritime industry, commerce and global trade, through many of its programs and through establishing collaborations with organisations with shared values.
BCA is a member of the International Propeller Club, a membership which gives BCA students and academic staff the privilege of participating in exclusive functions during which they can meet and exchange ideas with executives of the maritime and business industries, and actively participate in the bolstering of business, education and social relationships among members, both at a local and at an international level.

Mr Karaoulanis Ioannis holds a Msc in Shipping from the department of Maritime Studies of the University of Piraeus (2009) and a BSc in Maritime Studies from the University of Piraeus (2005). He has been working in managerial shipping companies and in chartering companies for 12 years.

He is a BCA teaching staff since 2013, teaching shipping modules at a bachelors level, especially Introduction to Shipping, Shipping Practice, Marine Cargo Operation, Maritime Economics, Shipping Management and Chartering, while he is the BSc in Shipping Course Leader since September 2014.

His research interests are focused on Maritime Economics, Shipping Management and Chartering.

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