Why Study Maritime?
The City of London throughout its history has seen famous shipping companies of many nationalities (and those associated with shipping) form their base in the capital. Since the 18th Century London has been the global centre for shipping and even today, London is the maritime centre for shipping insurance because of Lloyds. As a shipping capital, London has easy access to insurance underwriters, maritime arbitrators and stock exchanges. Today, London still contributes to a staggering 90% of the underwriting of cargoes and the classification of ships that carry them. By studying in London, not only are you at the centre of world shipping, you are also in a capital that has access to some of the most important educational resources and maritime contacts.
Industrial Visits
Being in London, David Game Maritime arranges various industrial visits, such as visits to Lloyd’s of London, trade associations, and shipping agencies. By visiting a busy shipping office or a dry dock, students get a more rounded experience of the industry and helps convert theory into practice. The College places emphasis on such visits and encourages students to get first hand experience in understanding how those working directly in the business perform and the challenges they face.
Why a Maritime Career?
Without ships, global commerce would come to a standstill. This is a simple fact that underlies the importance of the shipping industry to a globalized economy. Today, over 90% of world trade is carried by the international shipping industry, with revenues in excess of $148 billion in 2008. The maritime industry is not just important, it is fundamental to world trade, and has been for centuries. There are over 50,000 different types of merchant cargo registered in 150 countries. The industry employees over 1.6 million people, and many more indirectly, and is projected to grow.
The maritime industry is complex and diverse and has shifted significantly in the past 30 years from a practical, hands-on approach to a more knowledge-based one. Practical aspects are still vital and there can be little substitute for hands-on direct experience. The industry involves ultra-large oil tankers, magnificent cruise liners, and large fast containerships transporting commodities around the world. The shipping industry does not, however, just involve vessels. Associated with it is a complex infrastructure of ports, terminals and delivery systems, which are backed up by important legal and insurance interests that manage the risks exposure of the industry. Given its importance the maritime industry requires people who are skilled and knowledgeable in key areas. Training is now essential as the industry is undergoing significant change and developments in E-commerce and improvement of professional standards in management. Greater emphasis is being placed on maritime economics, the privatisation of sea ports, marketing, logistics, finance and strategic management. The course offered by David Game, and approved by the Institute of Commercial Management, helps provide these skills. Whether you are already involved in shipping or you wish to become involved, David Game Maritime will provide all the necessary skills and competencies to develop a successful career in the industry. We will also aim to provide the necessary experience through visits and direct learning for the student to become familiar with the working aspects of the industry.
The career options in the maritime industry are diverse and numerous. Opportunities exist in cargo brokerage, insurance, human resource management, sea transportation, management and general administration. In addition, shipping requires people with the necessary operational and technical knowledge, as well as engineers, port operators and those skilled in logistics.
A maritime career is both exciting and highly rewarding, attracting some very high salaries. In addition, as an industry it is sustainable and stable.