The Maritime Economics module aims to enhance students’ ability to apply micro economic theory in various shipping environments including dry bulk, tankers and liner markets. Focused primarily on the analysis of the factors affecting market equilibrium, the Maritime Economics module aims at providing the necessary insight for successful evaluation and forecast of the short term freight movement in the market.
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Enhance student’s ability to apply economic theory and evaluate market equilibrium shifts in the shipping sector |
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Provide students with the tools necessary for the critical evaluation of short term supply and demand and relevant freight levels |
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Enable students to evaluate market conditions and make rational decisions for chartering and managing ships |
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Professor Goulielmos is a Ph.D holder from the Department of Economic History of Brunel University, 1974; Graduate and Full Member of the UK Institute of Marketing, London, 1972; Holder of Post-graduate diploma from University of North London in Economic Development, 1971; and Graduate of the Economic Department of Athens Economic University-ex Athens Graduate School of Economics and Business,1965.
Professor Goulielmos was Full Professor of Marine Economics at the University of Piraeus Department of Maritime Studies, 1992-2008. He served as Deputy Head of the Department, 1995-1997 and Head of the Postgraduate programme in Maritime Studies, 2001-2003. He had also served as General Secretary of the Greek Ministry of Shipping from 1993 up to 1995. Further to his teaching experience for more than 18 years, he has also worked in the shipping industry for another 16 years.
The module aims at students developing a sound understanding of the fundamental principles of shipping management, required for the effective operation of a shipping company.
Find out moreThis module is designed to support students’ ability to implement research and prepare a significant piece of independent scientific research in the shipping sector.
Find out moreThe module is designed to provide, enhance and develop knowledge of the chartering procedures (dry cargo and tanker), taking into consideration all parties involved in the process.
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