- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course will provide an overall understanding of the role of ship and port agents/agencies in the global logistics supply chain. During the course, the students will study the duties and responsibilities of the ship and port agents. The step-by-step process of vessel arrival and departure, and the role of the agent in relation to contractual obligations, will be analyzed in detail.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.5
Domestic fees
$594.61
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the role of the ship and port agents.
- Identify the agent's duties and obligations under the contractual agreements.
- Discuss the agent's responsibilities while handling the ship, cargo, and port documentation.
- Identify the legal aspects of the Ship Agency, Port Agency, and Insurance.
- Understand detailed procedures for the vessel arrival/departure process, and the role of the agent.
- List relevant elements of shipping and maritime law related to the ship and port agency.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2024
Related Programs
Ship and Port Agency Operations (MRBU 1400) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Transportation
- Marine Business Essentials
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of MRBU 1400 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 92774
Dates
Sat Feb 22 - Sat Mar 01
- 2 weeks
- CRN 92774
- Domestic fees $594.61
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22 - Mar 01 | Sat | 20:00 - 23:00 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.