Dry cargo chartering 2017

Foreword by Paul C. Over

ISBN 978-1-911328-03-2

330 pages

Dry Cargo Chartering describes work at the coalface of the dry cargo sector, mainly involving the shipping of bulk commodities.

This book explains how this part of the industry works and also looks at the lessfamiliar cargoes and trades. It describes theroles of the shipowner, the charterer and the shipbroker and also the duties of back-officestaff. Readers will gain an understanding of the nuts and bolts of charter parties and different types of shipping documentation. The types of employment of ships, including various commodities and cargoes, are covered too.

This volume is aimed at industry personnelwho wish to proceed down a certain careerpath within the shipping industry. This bookwill be essential reading if that is a dry cargo route, but it will also be highly beneficial to the student who simply wishes to expand theirknowledge of the industry.

If you are a student or a member, you can order books directly through your personal account online at www.shipbrokers.org. Alternatively, you can place an order by sending a completed book order form to enquiries@ics.org.uk

Members receive 50% discount on all books.