Diploma in Port Management

• Diploma in Port Management is the short-term online diploma level course for the candidate wish to make their career in the shipping industry.
• The duration of this course is 1 year, which varies from institution to institution. The average tuition fee for this course is approximately INR 27,000.
• Port management is the mixture of transportation, materials and goods handling, ship operations, safety and health management. Port managers involve in activities like movement, loading and unloading of ships, containers and other cargo.

The course looks at all aspects of shipping and port management.

The course outlines are as follows:
•    Introduction to Port Management
•    People Management
•    Commercial Management
•    Port Design and Engineering
•    Marketing and Business Development
•    Managing Marine Operations and Conservancy
•    Port Environmental Management and Environmental Stakeholder Relationships

Eligibility Criteria for Diploma in Port Management:
10+2 is the basic eligibility required to pursue this course. The minimum age of the candidate should be 18 years.

Admission Procedure for Diploma in Port Management:
•    Aspirants wishing to pursue this course have to apply online from the official website of the desired college.
•    The application form must be submitted before the last date.
•    Admission will be confirmed after successful submission of an admission fee.
Job Opportunities after Diploma in Port Management:

• In this modern era, international trade is increasing at a huge pace. Around 90% trading is done over sea routes. This has increased the need for skilled professionals in port management.
• The government, as well as private agencies, hire these professionals. One can look for jobs in the merchant navy, cruise ship, bulk carrier department and freight department.
• Personnel in port management are majorly employed by shipping companies, cargo handling firms, import and export firms, manufacturing firms, clearing and forwarding firms, transportation and logistics companies.
• The skilled individuals in port management are designated as port manager, port director, port captain, merchant officer and shipping manager.
• For career advancement, the aspiring candidates can pursue MBA in port management.

Top recruiters:
The companies which hire port management individuals are:
•    GE Shipping
•    Maritime Pvt Ltd.
•    Essar Shipping
•    Seamec
•    ABG Shipyard
•    Shipping Corporation of India
•    Mercator
Salary Offered to Port Managers:
Port managers earn high in the private sector as compared to the government sector. The starting salary offered to these individuals is approximately INR 2.5 lacs per year. In addition to the salary, the port managers also get several allowances and perks. A port manager can earn up to INR 12 lacs per annum.