ASBA offers home study and distance learning courses as well as live seminars designed to give participants in or those who wish to be in the maritime field a broad and comprehensive understanding of the industry.
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Basic Principles of Chartering - Home Study Course - Available at all times
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Shipbroking & Chartered Vessel Operations - Four Month Online Course
Twice a year; February and September - next session - February 2026 and September 15th, 2025.
Business of Shipping Intensive - Six Weeks Online Course
Six weeks online course with audio lectures and video - Next session - October 6th, 2025.
Commercial Trade Transactions - Three Month Online Course
Once a year - next session - April 2026.
Maritime Law - Three Month Online Course
Once a year - next session – October 20, 2025
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Business of Shipping Intensive Live Seminar
Description: This two-day A.S.B.A. intensive is a comprehensive survey of the business of shipping. Those who are seeking a thorough overview of practical day to day aspects of shipping and trade are welcome to attend.
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Customized On-Site/Virtual Seminars
Personalized and designed to meet your company's specific maritime training needs in Business of Shipping, Charter Parties, Maritime Law, Commercial Trade Transactions and much more.
Contact ASBA (asba@asba.org) for information on our established and/or tailor-made educational programs.
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ASBA DIPLOMA
Combine ASBA courses to expand your maritime knowledge. Students who successfully complete the curriculum will be awarded the ASBA DIPLOMA.
- Basic Principles of Chartering (Home Study) or Shipbroking & Chartered Vessel
Operations (Online) - Maritime Law for Ship Brokers & Agents (Online)
- Commercial Trade Transactions (Online)
- Business of Shipping (Online)