The next round of live webinars for the Baltic Academy's Freight Derivatives & Shipping Risk Management programme start on 25 January.

The course consists of a blend of pre-recorded videos, slides, supporting materials and live webinars with lecturers. Participants are expected to complete the pre-recorded learning sessions ahead of the live webinars.

Topics covered include:

  • FFAs: Practicalities of trading; hedging and trading examples
  • Options: terminology & trading strategies
  • Bunker risk management: using derivatives
  • Credit risk: measurement and derivatives
  • Understanding Value at Risk (VaR)
  • Ship price risk management: portfolio theory, diversification & risk and return strategies

By attending this course participants will learn how to analyse and measure the impact of financial risks involved in shipping investment and operations, and how to select and execute effective strategies to minimise or eliminate such risks, stabilise their cash flow and maximise the return on investment more efficiently.

The e-learning concept has proved popular since its launch last year with participants from around the world.

Price: £825 + VAT.
Further 30% discount for Baltic Exchange members.

Other available courses include:

  • Advanced Freight Modelling & Trading
  • Shipping Economics & Investment
  • Ship Finance Executive

Click here to download a pdf brochure or email academy@balticexchange.com for further details.