AVAILABLE SCHEDULED AND ON DEMAND
Scheduled: Course Starts 14 April 2027, 12 weeks
On-Demand: Start Now
AVAILABLE SCHEDULED AND ON DEMAND
Scheduled: Course Starts 14 April 2027, 12 weeks
On-Demand: Start Now
Enrol in our ship sale and purchase course to learn how to navigate buying and selling ships, from valuation methods to tax considerations
A detailed investigation of the contracts, negotiation, preparation and completion of buying and selling ships
Certificate in Ship Sale and Purchase: Legal and Commercial Skills for Vessel Transactions
Ship sale and purchase sits at the intersection of maritime law, commercial negotiation and vessel valuation, governing some of the most high-value transactions in the global shipping industry. For professionals working in shipbroking, fleet management or commercial roles, a thorough understanding of the ship sale and purchase process, from initial enquiry through to delivery and documentation, is a critical commercial skill.
This ship sale and purchase certificate gives maritime and offshore industry professionals complete coverage of every stage of the buying and selling process, from the role of ship sale and purchase brokers and the negotiation of Memoranda of Agreement through to inspections, ship sale and purchase documents, delivery procedures, performance guarantees and ship recycling. Delivered 100% online by Lloyd's Maritime Academy, the course is designed to build both the legal knowledge and commercial confidence needed to operate effectively in the vessel sales market.
Ship Sale and Purchase Foundations: Contracts, Negotiation, Delivery
- Gain a solid understanding of the ship sale and purchase process, including the key parties involved, their roles, and the contractual frameworks that underpin transactions.
- Explore how shipbrokers operate and develop the skills to negotiate and structure sale and purchase agreements, with a focus on the Memorandum of Agreement and its essential terms.
- Build practical expertise in inspections, delivery and documentation, while learning how to handle disputes, performance guarantees, and specialised areas such as ship recycling and alternative sale forms.
Who is this course for?
Whether you work in shipbroking, fleet acquisition, legal or commercial management, this course provides the essential foundations to navigate ship sale and purchase transactions with confidence. This course supports career progression from Shipbroking Assistant or Commercial Analyst through to Sale and Purchase Broker and Head of Fleet Acquisition.
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100% online
- Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection
- Flexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study
- Professional – industry leading course directors and tutors
- Quality – study the same course used by corporations for internal training
- Network – with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world. Use our online tutorial forum to ask questions and share knowledge
- Save money – no additional travel or accommodation costs
Earn a globally-recognised credential in ship sale and purchases
▶️Anytime, Anywhere Access
Access training materials at any time and from any location, accommodating different time-zones and personal schedules.
▶️Self-Paced Learning
Learn at your own pace, spending more time on challenging topics and less on familiar ones.
▶️Immediate Availability
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