9th August 2017
BIMCO eLearning dramatically refreshed
Client news
NYPE 2015 and Chartering courses showcase new training offer
BIMCO - the world’s largest shipping association - has launched the first of a range of updated eLearning courses tailored to meet shipping professionals’ needs, using the very latest content authoring technology and platform.
The first short documentary course is NYPE 2015, which is based on one of the most popular individual contracts available through BIMCO, only takes an hour! The other two courses, one covers Time Chartering and the other Voyage Chartering, provides the latest details in depth. They are for anyone wanting to go to the next level in their specialist chartering knowledge by tapping in to BIMCO’s expert knowledge and advice.
The courses will be available on BIMCO’s new look and feel eLearning platform Docebo, which is an intuitive and easy to use platform that allows the users to choose tutor-led study and/or flexible untutored sessions whenever it suits them.
The training is centred around specially designed interactive digital books which are written by industry experts and are unique in the industry. All the information is delivered in the latest HTML 5 format which is smart, user-friendly, highly responsive and easily accessible on computer, tablet, smart phone or via the app.
A further five courses are in the pipeline. They all focus on the subjects that BIMCO 'knows best' using the organisation’s unrivalled expertise to deliver specialist training content that goes above and beyond normal expectations.
Angus Frew, Secretary General and CEO at BIMCO said:
“Our new training packages will be delivered using the very latest digital technology, it’s responsive and intuitive there is quite simply nothing else like it out there, added to which our unrivalled industry expertise delivers the very latest expert content in the most flexible way possible for our course participants.
“NYPE 2015 is the most widely used dry cargo time charter party in the industry, and so it seemed logical to use this most topical and sought-after subject to demonstrate and showcase what our new eLearning resources can deliver.
“This is just the first step for BIMCO in its ambition to be the first choice and unrivalled leader in any training relating to chartering and of course, using our many BIMCO documents”.
Supported by streamlined registration and an online payment system, it couldn’t be easier to get started, just visit https://www.bimco.org/ for more details.
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For further information, please contact:
Claire Sneddon, Navigate PR: (Direct) +44 203 326 8459 or csneddon@navigatepr.com
Notes to editors
About BIMCO
BIMCO is the world’s largest international shipping association, with 2,100 members in more than 120 countries. Our global membership includes shipowners, operators, managers, brokers and agents.
Our vision is to be the chosen partner trusted to provide leadership to the global industry.
Our mission is to provide expert knowledge and practical advice to safeguard and add value to our members businesses.
BIMCOs four core service areas provide value and trusted support to our members:
1. Our products include BIMCOs world leading standard contracts and clauses for the shipping industry and our contract editor IDEA. We also run the BIMCO Shipping KPI System which can be used to benchmark ships operational performance.
2. Regulation: BIMCO takes an active role on behalf of shipowners during discussions and decisions with global and regional regulators. We work towards a level playing field for shipping – including fair trade and open access to markets.
3. Information and advice: we deal with 10,000 member queries every year on many issues and see over three million page views on our website each year. Our staff share their expert knowledge with members, giving practical advice to safeguard and add value to their businesses.
4. Our training activities include face-to-face courses, eLearning, webinars and tailor-made courses for companies.