Maritime Transportation – Distribution and Logistics (and license option)
The Galveston ship channel is a bustling conglomeration of recreational vessels (large and small) commercial vessels and services to support the marine fields. The Port of Galveston is a major artery to both the Houston and Texas City ports which distribute both foreign and domestic products. Products that arrive from the sea are distributed by rail, road, air and on barges through the Intracoastal Waterway. Marine Insurance Underwriters, Surveyors, Analysts, Captains, Mates, Logistics Coordinators, and Security Officers are some top paying jobs for qualified applicants. We will talk about various methods of obtaining education and training which will reduce barriers to entry in this growing field.
Maritime Administration
Imagine if all the ships in the world raced around the oceans’ ports without management. It would be dangerous, economically deficient, and would wreak havoc on and near the shore. Shipping agents work with vessels (and their owners) to organize, coordinate and plan port calls, which have many moving parts, some examples are: Surface transport (SSS/road/rail,) work within Statutory Agencies and Authorities, Tugs and Pilots, Stevedores/Terminals, Shippers, Receivers, Forwarding Agents, NVOCC’s (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) , Social Services and other charter services the vessel may need to operate safely and within International and Local regulations. We will talk about the several types of Shipping Agents, what they do, and get to see large ships awaiting entrance/exit to our ship channel.