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A Complete Guide to Bunkering Course
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Distance Learning Mode
(Available also for customised Training by Duration, Venue & Fee)
Details
CeProd is proud to offer A Complete Guide to Bunkering, a course designed to meet the needs of the client.
Bunker fuel has never been so important. At a time of rising oil prices, improved trading technology and ever stricter environmental regulations, it is by far the biggest expenses involved in running a fleet. Ever more shipping companies are seeking ways to improve their bunker fuel procurement strategies through sophisticated purchasing programmes, while bunker traders offer risk management and hedging support strategies. In a market characterised by tight credit, stringent fuel quality regulations and demand for cleaner fuels, LNG is now being considered as possible part of the sectors future. CeProd is proud to offer A Complete Guide to Bunkering, a course designed to meet the needs of the client. The course may be held at the clients own location, to save time and money.
This course is suitable for employees in the following roles:
- Oil companies
- Bunker suppliers/traders/brokers
- Barge operators
- Ship owners and operators
- Law firms
- Sales and marketing
- Bunker fuel procurement/risk manager
Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations of the Bunker Industry
- History and background of bunker fuels
- Evolution of the global bunker industry
- Introduction to bunker fuels and their role in shipping
- Current challenges facing the bunker sector
Module 2: Regulations, Standards, and Compliance
- Latest international regulations (IMO 2020, MARPOL, etc.)
- Ensuring compliance and enforcement mechanisms
- Abatement technologies and emission control strategies
- Fuel standards (ISO 8217:2010 and beyond)
- Sampling and surveys – procedures and best practices
- Role of testing companies in quality assurance
Module 3: Fuel Options, Efficiency, and Market Dynamics
- Energy efficiency measures in bunkering
- Demand and pricing trends in global markets
- LNG and alternative fuels (biofuels, hydrogen, ammonia, etc.)
- Updates on the latest metering debate
- Current industry innovations and sustainability efforts
Module 4: Strategic and Financial Management in Bunkering
- Strategic fuel purchasing – tools and approaches
- Price risk management (hedging and derivatives)
- Credit risk management in bunker transactions
- Maximising profitability in bunker operations
Module 5: Legal and Contractual Framework
- Introduction to the legal framework governing bunkering
- Bunker contracts and Terms of Reference (ToR)
- Dispute resolution and arbitration in bunker transactions
- Legal considerations for bunker quality and standards
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