The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) Greek Branch and Alba Graduate Business School held the 5th Summer School “Shipping in Action”, from July 7 to 10, 2025.
The Summer School offered an exceptional academic and experiential learning opportunity to a group of undergraduate students from Greece and abroad, combining high-level lectures, real-world company visits, and cultural experiences. Participants attended a four-day intensive programme designed to provide an overview of the commercial shipping sector, with an emphasis on current trends, environmental challenges, and strategic decision-making in maritime operations and chartering.
Epaminondas Kalinderis, Technical Director at Optimum, introduced participants to the fundamentals of shipping company operations through his session “Introduction to Shipping Management”. Dr. Alexandros Glykas, Director of DYNAMARINE Co. and Lecturer at Alba, led the session “New Technologies and the Environment”, exploring technological advancements and their relationship to sustainability and environmental challenges in modern shipping.
Simon Ward, Director of S&P at Ursa Shipbrokers S.A., presented “Buying and Selling Ships: How to Invest and Divest, and Make a Profit”, offering practical insights and investment strategies in the sale and purchase of vessels. Tino Orfanos, Director of S&P and Projects at Oceanus Tankers Ltd. and Lecturer at ICS, introduced students to the world of freight markets through the session “The Shipping Markets and Introduction to Chartering”, focusing on the art of matching ships with cargoes.
To complement classroom learning, students visited some of the most prominent shipping companies in Greece such as Angelicoussis Group, where students were introduced to the structure of one of the world’s leading shipping companies.
Danaos Shipping Co. Ltd. welcomed students for an in-depth visit that included presentations on the company’s structure, fleet operations, and the dynamic environment of liner shipping.
Last, Seaven Tanker & Dry Management Inc., welcomed students at an unforgettable visit onboard a cement carrier in Drapetsona, Piraeus, providing hands-on experience of shipboard operations. These visits offered students valuable exposure to the inner workings of modern shipping companies, helping them connect theoretical knowledge with real-world applications.
Both Alba and ICS are leaders in maritime education and professional training in Greece. Alba offers three specialized postgraduate programs in shipping, designed to meet the demands of this dynamic industry. ICS provides professional maritime education through its Professional Maritime Programme, leading to ICS Membership, a mark of professionalism and excellence for maritime professionals globally.
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