Maritime Masterclass – Melbourne

Description

Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm, Wednesday 30 July

Venue: 473 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

For MIAL Masterclass courses, we call on a high-caliber group of industry professionals to present on topics that are pertinent to the industry right now.

Topics covered in this Masterclass:

Australian Shipping Policy

Delve into Australian Shipping policy, from the Coastal Trading Act to developments on the Strategic Fleet. As an island nation, our security depends on Australia having a viable shipping industry. In order to ensure our safety, prosperity and capacity to provide the necessities of life, we must expand our commercial fleet above critical levels.

Maritime Skills in an Island Nation

MIAL’s expert session focusing on the issues and opportunities for the Australian maritime workforce. Areas covered include skills training pathways, skilled migration, training pipelines as well as collaboration with other industry associations and maritime unions.

Managing Ship Biofouling: Challenges and Solutions

Dive into the critical issue of biofouling and its impact on the maritime industry. This topic explores how biofouling affects vessel efficiency, fuel consumption, and the spread of invasive species. Gain insights into international regulations, including the IMO Biofouling Guidelines, and learn about cutting-edge technologies and best practices to manage and mitigate biofouling. Ideal for shipowners, operators, and regulatory bodies, this bespoke course topic ensures you stay ahead in sustainable vessel management.

Maritime Law for Non-Lawyers

An in depth look at Australia’s legal framework surrounding shipping, focusing on domestic regulations, transport and international trade, liability regimes and ship arrest. Aimed at non-lawyers, concepts are explained in a simple way and will equip attendees with the knowledge of maritime law conventions.

The Future of Biofuels in Australia’s Maritime Sector

Explore the potential of biofuels to contribute to Australia’s maritime industry energy transition. This topic examines the role of biofuels in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy security, and meeting evolving international regulations such as IMO’s decarbonization targets. Learn about advancements in biofuel production, compatibility with existing marine engines, and challenges in scalability and cost.

Catering

The course is fully catered for with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Please advise of any dietary requirements at time of booking.

Experiential component

An offsite shipping-related tour will form part of the course to put concepts highlighted during the day into action. Transfers will be provided to and from the tour.

Course presenters

A strong mix of industry experts for each topic covered by the course.

Who should attend

This course may especially benefit Senior Managers, Business Development Managers, Marketing Managers, Analysts, and those who require a broader understanding of how maritime works

Please note:

• Course participants will receive a certificate upon completion.
• Participants may be required to sign an indemnity in order to participate in the offsite shipping-related tour.
• This is an in-person event and numbers may be restricted to provide the best possible experience for attendees
• MIAL reserves the right to cancel this event at short notice, particularly if insufficient participants are registered to make the course viable – in the unlikely event that this happens, registered attendees will be notified and receive a refund or credit to attend a future session. MIAL strongly recommends flexible travel arrangements are made for this reason.
• Photographs of the course and activities may be taken for promotional purposes. This is acknowledged within the terms and conditions. If you do not wish for your photograph to be published (including on social media) please advise MIAL and your course facilitator on the day.

Contact

Gemma Gooding:

• 0474 477 411
• gemma.gooding@mial.com.au