M.Sc. in Shipping Management, University of Piraeus

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We are delighted to announce a new scholarship (as a 50% fees' reduction) offered by the M.Sc. in Shipping Management in co-operation with WISTA Hellas.

For further information, please contact us at 210-4142504/2525 or via email at [email protected].

Our Certification program from IACS members for our students continues. This time Lloyd’s Register trains our students in Practical Approach to STCW and Crewing & Risk Management Incident Investigation issues. Mr. Georgios Niotis and Mr. Kirikos Faraklas from Lloyd’s Register lead this training process and provided our students with a clear understanding and a solid foundation for managing risk in shipboard operations.
Using case studies and team discussions, the course was completed effectively, with the successful certification of all our students from LR on the above issues.

Within the educational framework of the MSc in Shipping Management for the academic year 2024-2025, we were privileged to attend Mr. Paraskevopoulos of the American Bureau of Shipping, ABS Piraeus – Academy who lectures on ISM/ISPS/MLC and DPA issues.

The 5-day specialisation course is exclusively designed for our M.Sc in Shipping Management Program and includes both theoretical training and practical approach. It meticulously covers the content of the ISM Code and its interpretation, the risk management principles and management systems that underpin the ISM Code, and the principles and current practices that are used in internal auditing as well major issues of Risk taking and the role of th DPA. Case studies and team discussions were employed to clearly present the meaning of those issues to participating attendees, all students or graduates from M.Sc. in Shipping Management Program.

ABS Academy is among the IACS Members that continually support our activities over the years and their valuable contribution to the MSc in Shipping Management curriculum is greatly acknowledged.

Our M.Sc. in Shipping Management, University of Piraeus along with some undergraduate students, recently had the opportunity to visit a ship while it was berthed at SKARAMANGAS SHIPYARDS for repairs and its annual survey, where we were guided by members of the crew through the bridge, deck, and engine room.

We would like to express our thanks to the SKARAMANGAS SHIPYARDS, Mr. Anastasios Kyprianis, General Manager and Mr. Kimon Kantartzis for the warm welcome and the presentation of the shipyard’s activities.

We also want to express our gratitude and appreciation to our MSc in Shipping Management mentor Mr. George Sympouras for giving us -once more- the opportunity to link theory with practice.

We are delighted to announce that the M.Sc. in Shipping Management program of the Department of Maritime Studies (www.maritime-unipi.com) has been accepted as a Reciprocal (Associate) Member of Intercargo, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, INTERCARGO (www.intercargo.org), as of July 11th, 2024. We strongly believe that this membership not only honors our efforts to always be at the forefront of maritime education and practice but also further enhances our bonds with the maritime industry.

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A full scholarship is available for anyone interested in Maritime Studies for the MSc in Shipping Management, from the International Propeller Club Port of Piraeus and Costis Frangoulis in memory of his father, John C. Frangoulis.

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Applications for the MSc in Shipping Management, University of Piraeus 2024-2025 intake now opens - Last 5 places

✔ Employability rate of 93% within 3 months of graduation for those interested
✔ Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) with 3/4 out of 7 exceptions and EDURAM
✔ Certified ISO 9001:2015 by Lloyds LRQA
✔ Professors from Academia and industry
Apply now https://lnkd.in/dqWVpG3e

Our M.Sc. in Shipping Management, University of Piraeus together with some undergraduate students, have recently had the opportunity to visit the bulk carrier M/V NEFELI while berthed and unloading 65000 tons of Bauxite at Ag. Nikolaos port (Antikyra).
The officers and crew of the ship warmly welcomed the students, and the Innovation Manager of Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd., Mr. Nikolaos Tsoulakos, guided them through the bridge, deck, and engine room.

We extend our warmest thanks and appreciation to Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd. family for providing this opportunity to our students.

A full scholarship is available for anyone interested in maritime studies for the MSc in Shipping Management at the University of Piraeus, from the International Propeller Club Port of Piraeus and Costis Frangoulis in memory of his father, John C. Frangoulis.

Within the MSc in Shipping Management Seminar series for the academic year 2023-2024, we are excited to announce that Mr. Aggelos Pavlou will deliver a 3-day seminar on “Laytime Calculations”.

This comprehensive 3-day seminar is scheduled for Thursday, April 25th, from 18:00 to 21:00 Friday, April 26th, from 18:00 to 21:00 and Saturday April 27th, from 10:00 to 13:00.

Kindly RSVP at [email protected] or contact us at 210 4142504/2525.

A short debate by academics and practitioners on the role of Human Intelligence vs Artificial Intelligence will take place on Saturday 1st of June, onboard KNOSSOS PALACE.

Register now: https://smis-unipi.gr/

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Call for Applications for the MSc in Shipping Management, 2024-2025 intake.

For prospective applicants:
✔ Highest employability rate of 93% for those applying for jobs within 3 months of graduation
✔ Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) with 3/4 out of 7 exceptions
✔ Certified ISO 9001:2015 by Lloyds LRQA
✔ Professors from Academia and industry
Applications are accepted up to the completion of offered places.

Apply now https://lnkd.in/dqWVpG3e

Within the M.Sc. in Shipping Management Seminar series for the academic year 2023-2024, we are excited to announce that Mr. Andreas Vrontakis will deliver a 2-day Seminar on “What is a P&I? History, operation & practice”.

This comprehensive 2-day seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9th, from 18:00 to 21:00 & Tuesday, April 16th , from 18:00 to 21:00.

Kindly RSVP at [email protected] or contact us at 2104142504/2525.

Within the educational framework of our "Seminar Series" from the Industry of the MSc in Shipping Management, we were delighted to host Dr. Konstantinos Rokkos, Chairman & CEO TST International S.A., who delivered two lectures on «Energy Efficiency Management in Shipping» on the 7th of March & «Decarbonization Pathways» on the 19th of March.

Following a brief introduction to the energy efficiency regulations and how shipping companies have adapted on both operational and technical management levels, our students were introduced to the fundamentals of implementing energy efficiency management policies in the shipping sector.
Following, Dr. Rokkos provided an in-depth analysis of decarbonization trends, exploring potential fuels, technologies, and key pathways into the new era of decarbonization.

Both our students and Dr. Rokkos have enjoyed the interaction and they have engaged in vibrant discussions and views sharing.
Thank you Dr. Rokos for your valuable contribution to the M.Sc in Shipping Management curriculum of activities.

ATTENTION: Date changed to Tuesday 19 March, 18:00-21:00, same place.

If you wish to participate in the seminar (complementary attendance), kindly contact us at 210-4142504/2525 or via email at [email protected].

We happily announce that our MSc in Shipping Management’ educational program continues with a visit to Almi Tankers S.A. of Fostiropoulos’ family.
There we have had the pleasure and the honor of attending an excellent and in-depth presentation from the owner Mr. Michalis Fostiropoulos on how his family, his team and himself have analyzed the market, have decided on the investment, have financed an almost 1 bn project and have put a fleet of state-of-the-art tankers to sea.
We were impressed by the owner’s hospitality and great care to our team as well as for he has spent 4 hours almost without break and without resting or sitting for all that time explaining theories of excellence and applications of his company success.
An inspiring dialogue with our students and faculty members on the issues of establishing and running a Human centered company followed.
Thank you Almi Tankers S.A., thank you Mr. Fostiropoulos and thank you Capt. Stelios Dimouleas for arranging for us such a great event.

Our London field trip continued with two outstanding presentations by Intercargo and Lloyd’s Register. It was an honor for our program to have Mr. Dimitrios Monioudis, TechCom Vice-Chairman, introducing our students to the foundations of the association and explain how INTERCARGO has been uniting and promoting quality in Dry Bulk shipping. Our students actively engaged in the session, posing many questions and seeking clarifications on INTERCARGO’s consulting role at the IMO.

Furthermore, our students had the opportunity to meet Mrs. Patty Apostolopoulou, Marine Client Manager and learn about Lloyd’s Register’s history and the services they provide. It was a truly unique experience, providing exceptional insights into the leading provider of classification and its perspectives on efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in the ocean economy.

In the framework of our Program’s educational initiative titled “Dialogues with the Industry” students and faculty visited Laskaridis Shipping offices. There, our students were given the opportunity to get a better understanding of the new era of Digitalization in Shipping and get acquainted with the Operations, Chartering and HSQE Departments.

Vice Admiral of the Hellenic Navy (Rtd) Mr. Georgios Christopoulos now Chief Operating Officer of the Company, expanded on the new wave of change known as “Digitalisation”. After a thorough mapping of today’s processes regarding the 4th industrial revolution, Mr. Christopoulos ‘s presentation focused on data-driven operations and the digitalization challenges that shipping companies will face in the future. He concluded his presentation by posing the dilemma “Data Driven or Human Centred Companies?”.

Mrs. Jenny Christodoulou, HR & Strategic Planning Manager, provided insights into the company’s operations, while Mr. Marios Gerardis, Director of Dry Bulk Operations, took the stand to delve into the functions of the Operations Department followed by
Mr. Alexander Barry, Chartering Manager, who presented the individual parts of a Chartering Department. Finally Mrs. Katerina Prifti, HSQE Manager/DPA gave the audience a detailed analysis of the role and challenges that face a HSQE department.

Our visit concluded in exchanging opinions and views regarding digitalization in shipping.

We would also like to express our gratitude to the owner of the company Mr. Panos Laskaridis, for he welcomed us in the premises, as well as Ex-Chief of the Hellenic Navy, Admiral Stylianos Petrakis (Rtd) for his presence throughout our visit.

Within the MSc in Shipping Management seminar series for the academic year 2023-2024, we are excited to announce that Dr.Konstantinos (Kostas) Rokkos will deliver a 2-day Seminar on “Energy Efficiency Management in Shipping” & “Decarbonization Pathways”.

This comprehensive 2-day seminar is scheduled for Thursday, March 7th, from 18:00 to 21:00 & Tuesday, March 19th (new date), from 18:00 to 21:00.

If you wish to participate in the seminar (complementary attendance) , kindly contact us at 210-4142504/2525 or via email at [email protected].

Dialogues with the Industry : Laskaridis Shipping

In the framework of our Program’s established educational initiative entitled “Dialogues with the Industry” students and faculty visited Minerva Marine’s ATHINA Maritime Training and Development Centre offices, named after Mrs. Athina (Nounou) Martinou. There, our students had the opportunity to explore a state-of-the-art maritime training and development center and understand the importance of continuous learning.

Mrs. Alexia Bani provided insights into the company’s operations, while Mrs. Aliki Kapella shared expert knowledge on vetting and OCIMF, including an introduction to SIRE 2.0. Very appreciative of Mr. Stelios Volakis for the engaging tour of ATHINA Maritime Learning and Development Center’s laboratories, and of Capt. Meletis Mexis and Mr. Konstantinos Batsis for giving our students the opportunity to experience demonstrations on the ship bridge and engine room simulators.

After the tour, Mrs. Eleni Savva and Mrs. Katerina Glezou, provided in-depth presentations about the recruitment process for onshore personnel.

Our visit concluded with a lively discussion between our students, faculty, and Minerva personnel, exchanging opinions regarding new regulations and how they will impact the shipping industry in the coming years.

Within the MS.c. in Shipping Management seminar series for the academic year 2023-2024, we are excited to announce that Mrs. Katerina Stathopoulou, FICS will deliver a lecture on «Practical Aspects of Shipping Finance - Loan Structuring»

London trip/ Cohort’s Log/ Day 4

Our Word, our Bond.

«The Baltic Exchange” (BE) and the pivotal role that it plays in the shipping industry was explained to our cohort visiting London by Mr. Mark Hubbard, BE’s Associate Director, alongside insightful analyses of some of the industry’s most crucial operations. Our students actively interacted in the session, posing many questions and seeking clarifications on Baltic Exchange’s Date Services.
It was an unforgettable experience for all of us and an excellent opportunity to learn about the BE’s crucial part in the shipping process. We sincerely thank Mr. Mark Hubbard for sharing his expertise and leading an insightful discussion.
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London trip/ Cohort’s Log/ Day 4

Our Word, our Bond

"The Baltic Exchange” (BE) and the pivotal role that it plays in the shipping industry was explained to our cohort visiting London by Mr. Mark Hubbard, BE's Associate Director, alongside insightful analyses of some of the industry's most crucial operations. Our students actively interacted in the session, posing many questions and seeking clarifications on Baltic Exchange’s Date Services.
It was an unforgettable experience for all of us and an excellent opportunity to learn about the BE’s crucial part in the shipping process. We sincerely thank Mr. Mark Hubbard for sharing his expertise and leading an insightful discussion.