Shipping Finance & Capital Markets - Course Overview & Foundations

Comprehensive academic resource covering Module 1 (Foundations) of Shipping Finance & Capital Markets. Developed under the guidance of Prof. Vijaykumar (Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras) in collaboration with SeaTusker Ship Management, this document details global shipping economics, industry structure, chartering models, specialized financing mechanisms, shipping market cycles, and a practical Panamax bulk carrier acquisition case study.