Maritime Economics introduces learners to shipping and maritime trade and examines major aspects of the shoreside operation of ships and harbours. It also provides insight into current trends in the global shipping industry, issues of the environmental impact of shipping, and issues of fair trade.

The curriculum includes the following main topics: maritime world, shipping operations, international trade and maritime environmental challenges.

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Application

Studying maritime economics offers learners an understanding of the economic aspects of the maritime industry, providing a number of opportunities for both Higher Education and Training and additional education and training. Career links include: sea-going careers, including navigation or engineering (Merchant Navy or SA Navy), ship-broking, ship chartering and ship management, harbour operations, maritime environmental conservation, oceanography or hydrography, maritime economics, maritime-related tourism, marine surveying, liner trading,  cargo planning and handling maritime training or education,  maritime law, marine insurance, port state control and flag state control, naval architecture, ship repair and maintenance and fishing industry.

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