Members are invited to note that based on feedback from the industry, SkillsPlus have taken the initiative to regularly conduct some of its programmes on Saturdays. 

Saturday Learning & Development Experience

1. Programmes would be conducted online (due to safety & health reasons).


2. Timing: Saturdays (from 3pm to 6.30pm). Thus, a module (except Shipping Contracts Management) can be completed over two consecutive Saturdays.


3. Eligible candidates may apply for generous refund under the “Professional Training & Examination Refund Scheme” (ProTERs) of The Government of the Hong Kong, SAR (MATF, Maritime & Aviation Training Fund). 


4. All programmes by SkillsPlus (except Vendor Contract Management) are listed under ProTERs.

Links to the Programme Flyers and Registration forms are provided in the attached schedule.

First programme is "Technical & Operations for Commercial Managers" (TOCM) which will be conducted in two sessions (one each on the 14th and 21st November, from 3pm to 6.30pm).  This is an ideal program for Chartering and Commercial Operations personnel, especially for those who have not sailed on the ships.  

TOCM outline:

Professional Skills

➢ Key technical specifications affecting commercial value of vessels (trading) – Dry Cargo & Tanker Vessels
➢ Load-line, surface area, TPC, free surface effect, GM and stability of a ship and other key terms
➢ Impact of cargoes on cargo hold paint and structure
➢ Dry Docking & Special Surveys
➢ Speed & Fuel Consumption warranties & claims
➢ New rules & regulations and their impact on Supply of ships
➢ Proactive Approach to safeguard interests
Soft Skills:
➢ Effective Communication
➢ Team working    

We hope members will benefit from this “learning & development” initiative by SkillsPlus.