Introduction

This course is aimed at giving basics of Maritime Geography to the aspirants in Sea Freight Industry. The course covers various geographical features of various water bodies such as Oceans, seas, Inland lakes, navigable rivers and various geographical patterns formed by the nature. It also covers shipping lanes, strategic maritime passages, ports, harbours, navigation and aids etc. The course creates a foundational knowledge for the students in this industry.

What you will learn

• Maritime Transportation
• Oceans & Seas
• Inland Seas & Lakes
• Navigable Rivers
• Geographical Definitions
• Global Shipping Routes
• Strategic Maritime Passages
• Ports & Harbours
• Types of Ports
• Top 10 Ports in the World
• Maritime Navigation
• Challenges at Sea
• Future Developments

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Understand Oceans & Seas used by Maritime Transportation
• Know about Inland Lakes, Seas & navigable rivers
• Seas Gain overview of Cargo Movement
• Gain knowledge of various geographical topographies & definitions
• Understand Shipping routes, national boundaries, UN laws for seas
• Know about strategic maritime passages
• Understand Harbours & Ports
• Gain knowledge of maritime navigation & navigation aids
• Know about challenges at Sea
• Understand future of shipping industry