A single storm, cyberattack or port closure can bring a shipping organisation's operations to a halt within hours — the difference between companies that recover quickly and those that don't usually comes down to whether they had a continuity plan ready before the crisis hit. The Building Business Continuity and Crisis Resilience for Shipping Organisations Training Course prepares professionals to build that readiness: identifying risks, planning for disruption, and leading their organisations through emergencies.

Delivered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy under the Shipping, Maritime and Ports Training Courses specialization, this Management category programme focuses on organisational resilience, effective contingency planning, and building robust systems for operational continuity. Participants learn how to identify business risks, develop continuity strategies, manage maritime crises, and improve their organisation's ability to maintain reliable operations.

• Explain the principles and importance of maritime business continuity management.
• Identify risks affecting shipping operations and develop organisational resilience strategies.
• Apply effective contingency planning methods within maritime organisations.
• Maintain operational continuity and manage recovery during disruptions.
• Develop crisis management skills and lead decision-making during maritime emergencies.
• Build and implement business continuity frameworks for shipping companies.
• Strengthen decision-making skills for managing maritime emergencies and operational challenges.

Target Audience

• Shipping company managers and executives.
• Maritime operations managers.
• Crisis management and business continuity specialists.
• Professionals working in port and terminal management.
• Maritime risk management officers.
• Logistics and supply chain managers.
• Professionals seeking development in Shipping, Maritime and Ports Training Courses.

Module 1: Identifying Maritime Risks and Building Organisational Resilience

• Identifying risks affecting shipping operations.
• Developing organisational resilience strategies.
• Analysing risks and assessing potential impacts.
• Building proactive approaches to risk management.

Module 2: Contingency Planning for Shipping Organisations

• Principles of contingency planning.
• Developing maritime emergency response procedures.
• Communication and coordination methods during crises.
• Managing emergency situations in shipping environments.

Module 3: Maintaining Operational Continuity and Recovery

• Maintaining operational continuity during disruptions.
• Recovery strategies for maritime operations.
• Managing alternative operational solutions.
• Restoring shipping services after incidents.

Module 4: Crisis Management in Maritime Operations

• Understanding maritime crisis scenarios.
• Leadership and decision-making during crises.
• Managing operational disruptions and emergencies.
• Coordinating with stakeholders during crises.

Module 5: Business Continuity Fundamentals and Framework Implementation

• Fundamentals of maritime business continuity.
• Importance of continuity planning in shipping organisations.
• Developing and implementing business continuity plans.
• Testing, improving and monitoring organisational readiness.

Module 6: Future Trends in Maritime Resilience and Crisis Management

• Digital solutions for business continuity.
• Technical monitoring of operational risks.
• Improving the resilience of shipping organisations.
• Future challenges in maritime crisis management.