The ICS Tutorship on Dry Cargo Chartering, conducted by Capt. Devashish Basu, is a structured video-based learning programme designed specifically for students preparing for the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) examinations. This course is ideal for aspiring shipbrokers, seafarers transitioning ashore, and maritime professionals who want a clear, exam-focused understanding of Dry Cargo Chartering. Delivered through 10 comprehensive recorded video chapters, the course ensures complete coverage of the official ICS syllabus while making complex concepts easy to grasp through practical explanations,
The video tutorials cover all the key areas outlined in the ICS Dry cargo Chartering syllabus. Starting with an introduction to various cargo ship types, students will learn about dry bulk carriers, container vessels, Ro-Ro and specialised ships, including their design, equipment, and cargo-handling systems.
The videos further delves into cargo vessel tonnage, certification, various types of capacities, stowage factor,trading areas and various limitations for the dry cargo trade..
In-depth modules focus on Baltic Dry Index, Freight market practices, where students will understand the negotiations and offers carried out while carrying out chartering negotiations. They will also understand Freight calculations FFA trading involved in cargo trading.
The course also covers various types of charter parties, commissions and brokerages while fixing a vessel. The next chapters deal with laytime calculations for various types of voyages and help the candidates understand starting and cessation of laytime, demurrage and despatch.
The last few chapters cover topics like voyage estimation calculation, revenue areas, C/P for specific cargo trades as well as details about Bills of Lading, Mate’s receipt, types of B/Ls etc.
Finally, the course teaches about disputes and professional indemnity, role of P&I clubs, claims process in case of damages and process of arbitration.
By the end of the course, students will be well-equipped to sit the ICS exam with confidence and pursue a successful career in Dry cargo Chartering.
Devasish Basu
Capt. Basu is a highly respected shipping professional with over four decades of rich experience across sailing and shore-based operations. Having served on a wide range of vessels — including general cargo ships, tankers, bulk carriers, passenger ships, and OBOs — he rose through the ranks to Master before transitioning ashore. His shore career includes leadership roles in chartering, broking, agency management, and port operations, with over 21 years dedicated to heading major divisions in reputed shipping companies. An ex-pilot with the Gujarat Maritime Board and a senior leader at organizations like Parekh Marine, Everett India, and Essar Shipping, Capt. Basu is deeply passionate about mentoring the next generation of maritime professionals. Currently serving as visiting faculty at Navi Mumbai MTI, he brings a wealth of practical knowledge, strategic insight, and a lifelong commitment to maritime excellence to his courses.
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₹ 14999
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English
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16:24:00
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11 Sections . 37 lectures . 16h 24m total length
20 min
1.1 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 1
Introduction to Dry Cargo Chartering, Dry cargo key trade routes, Bulk and Dry cargo ship types
20 min
1.2 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 1 | Part 1
Dry cargo Trade- Iron Ore, Coal, Grain, Agri products, Fertilizers and Minerals, Forest Products
34 min
1.3 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 1 | Part 2
Geography's role in shipping, Global trade chokepoints, Drafts, Load lines and tidal effect, Trading restrictions
34 min
1.4 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 1 | Part 3
Dry cargo ship types, Propulsion, Vessel design, Cargo spaces, Crane/gear, Cargo distribution
40 min
2.1 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 2
Ship fittings, Container ships, RoRo ships, Semi submersible, Heavy Lift, Reefer ships
23 min
3.1 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 3 | Part 1
Grain & Bale Capacity, Stowage factor, Tonnage and Loadline certification
19 min
3.2 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 3 | Part 2
Suez & Panama canal certification, Vessel GA/ Capacity Plans, Dimensions, Stowage calculations
35 min
3.3 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 3 | Part 3
Cargo handling, Dangerous cargoes, IMDG classes, Vessel certification and classification societies
22 min
4.1 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 4 | Part 1
Freight market and market practice, Baltic exchange, Baltic dry index, Key features, Routes and Calculations, FFA trading
30 min
4.2 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 4 | Part 2
FFA continued, Role of charterers/ Ship owner, Operators, Vessel registry, Role of ship brokers
47 min
4.3 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 4 | Part 3
INCOTERMS, Trading, Letter of Credit (LC), Market negotiations, Methods of ship employment, Various types of charter parties
11 min
5.1 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 5 | Part 1
Understanding Charter parties, Standard CP wordings, FONASBA form
17 min
5.2 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 5 | Part 2
CP for specific trades (Grain, Iron ore,Coal) NYPE forms for time charters, CP Clauses
35 min
6.1 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 6
Freight, Freight calculation in Voyage and time charter, Deadfreight, Taxes, Commission and brokerage, Off hire
23 min
7.1 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 7 | Part 1
Voyage estimation, Revenue, Voyage costs, Offering and countering, Working examples
30 min
7.2 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 7 | Part 2
Time charter Voyage estimate, TCE calculation, Voyage planning, Cargo intake planning, Worked examples
34 min
8.1 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 8 | Part 1
Laytime, Calculations for laytime, Statement of Facts, SOF remarks, Hatch calculation of Laytime, Indefinite laytime, Commencement
27 min
8.2 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 8 | Part 2
Laytime Interruptions, Bad weather, Breakdown calculations, Despatch/Demurrage, Cessation of Laytime, Averaging Laytime
28 min
9.1 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 9 | Part 1
Mate’s Receipt, Bills of Lading, B/L as Document of title, B/L as evidence of contract, B/L at Load port
25 min
9.2 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 9 | Part 2
Contents of B/L, Release of B/L, Remarks on B/L, Quantity and condition clauses, Other clauses
34 min
9.3 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 9 | Part 3
B/L at Discharge port, Delivery of cargo, Bank Guarantee, LOI, Types of Bills of Lading, B/L in Time Charter, Cargo Claims, Cargo Damage, Clause paramount
22 min
9.4 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 9 | Part 4
Hague & Hague Visby rules, Carriage of goods by Sea Act (COGSA), Limits and Liability, Rights and Immunities, Hamburg Rules
11 min
33 min
10.1 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 10 | Part 1
Disputes and professional Indemnity, English law, Arbitration platforms, Steps in arbitration, P&I Clubs, Charterer’s P&I
36 min
10.2 Dry Cargo Chartering | Chapter 10 | Part 2
P&I- Agents and Brokers, Unknown Charterers and Owners, Professional survival, Office Organization, Putting Knowledge into effect
27 min
11.1 Q & A | Part 1
Drafting a firm offer for Time charter trip on behalf of Owner-explained in detail, explain BOD/BOR
19 min
11.2 Q & A | Part 2
Functions of Bills of Loadings, Draft a message as a broker to owners asking master to sign the B/L prior completion of loading, Advise the owners about the consequences, Also recommend actions for owner in this case.
25 min
11.3 Q & A | Part 3
Draw and label a handysize bulk carrier, State the vessel specifications, Describe one main trade route of such vessel, Load and Disch ports, Hazards of such trade, limitations involved
33 min
11.4 Q & A | Part 4
Describe trade route, Special pattern, Hazards and care in such trade, Cargo care required, loading method, Stowage requirements, And discharging processes for these commodities, 1. Iron Ore, 2. Forest Products
15 min
11.5 Q & A | Part 5
Draw and label a cape size bulk carrier, With principle specifications, Specify one main trade route for such a vessel, load and discharge port, How the cargo is loaded and discharged, Cargo hazards and weather conditions expected in the route
35 min
11.6 Q & A | Part 6
Write a report as a shipowners broker, Interested in buying a series of 10 year old Panamax vessels, Highlighting the freight market prospects for this tonnage
19 min
11.7 Q & A | Part 7
Provide advice as broker to charterer, Regarding, Hostile action in red sea, Causing increase in voyage distances, About rights of owner/operator, Impact on voyage cost. Gencon 1994 and Gencon 2022
30 min
11.8 Q & A | Part 8
Advise your principal in negotiating a contract of consecutive voyages for 12 months, To carry 50,000 tonnes of grain per voyage from River Plate to Penang, Advise type and size of vessel required, Description of cargo, Hazards associated with cargo carriage, Stowage, and route
26 min
11.9 Q & A | Part 9
Provide a report, As a broker to charterer, About current problems related to 2 major canals, Indicate additional costs related in rerouting your vessels, Including additional time, Cargo restrictions in given 2 scenarios
a) trading between India to Europe
b) Trading forest products between WCUSA to ECUSA
18 min
11.10 Q & A | Part 10
Explain terms like WWD, SSHEX EIU, DHDLTS in a voyage offer received by your principal.
Suggest how the terms can be improved to benefit owners, Giving reasons for your recommendations.
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