A Port Operations Manager is responsible for the smooth running of operations on a port terminal. He or she oversees activities varying from managing the arrival and departure of ships, loading and unloading of numerous types of goods and cargo, storing them in warehouses to their custom clearances.
Personal Competencies
You would like to work as a manager of a company
You are a careful and organized person
You like to lead
Entry Pathway
1.Complete 10+2 in the Commerce or Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2.Complete Bachelor’s in Science/Technology/Engineering/Management or any related subject
OR Pursue Diploma in Science/Technology/Engineering/Management or any related subject
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree and pursue Post Graduate Diploma in Port and Shipping Management
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree and pursue an MBA in Shipping and Port Management
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Management. This list of Institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Indian Maritime University, Chennai 2. International Maritime Academy, Chennai 3. Indian Maritime University, Kochi Campus
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Tamil Nadu 2. Indian Institute of Logistics, Chennai 3. Mahakaushal University, Jabalpur 4. MIT College of Management, Pune 5. Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping, Mumbai 6. Seacom Marine College, Howrah 7. Smt HB Palan College of Arts and Commerce, Kutch 8. Srinivas University, Mangalore 9. Subharti Institute of Management and Commerce, Meerut 10. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 80,000 - 6,00,000* for the full course
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI. • Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit. *(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA). • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Import and export firms, Public and Private shipping companies, Government Departments like the Railway and Defence etc.
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. You will handle a team of officials. Local travel is not a part of the job profile. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Merchant Officer → Port Manager → Shipping Manager → Port Director
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Shipping and Port Manager ranges between INR 36,000-2,50,000* or more per month
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Vettath Raghunandan is a seasoned professional in ports and logistics sector, with over four decades of experience spanning across port operations, logistics, supply chain management, project development and business development. He is the CEO of Karaikal Port. Previously he has worked with Adani Ports and SEZ, Dhamra Port, JM Baxi & Company and Indian Potash Ltd, etc. Raghunandan has a Commercial Shipping & Ship Management degree from Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping, a Training and Certification course in Project Management from IIT Mumbai, and Diploma from Bureau of Business Management, Mumbai.*
Port Operations Manager
NCS Code: NA | LG0081.Complete 10+2 in the Commerce or Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2.Complete Bachelor’s in Science/Technology/Engineering/Management or any related subject
OR Pursue Diploma in Science/Technology/Engineering/Management or any related subject
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree and pursue Post Graduate Diploma in Port and Shipping Management
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree and pursue an MBA in Shipping and Port Management
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Management.
This list of Institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Indian Maritime University, Chennai
2. International Maritime Academy, Chennai
3. Indian Maritime University, Kochi Campus
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Tamil Nadu
2. Indian Institute of Logistics, Chennai
3. Mahakaushal University, Jabalpur
4. MIT College of Management, Pune
5. Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping, Mumbai
6. Seacom Marine College, Howrah
7. Smt HB Palan College of Arts and Commerce, Kutch
8. Srinivas University, Mangalore
9. Subharti Institute of Management and Commerce, Meerut
10. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun
Information on the institute rankings can be found at https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Online Course
• Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/course/shipping-and-port-agency-management/
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 80,000 - 6,00,000* for the full course
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to institute)
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Import and export firms, Public and Private shipping companies, Government Departments like the Railway and Defence etc.
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. You will handle a team of officials. Local travel is not a part of the job profile. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Merchant Officer → Port Manager → Shipping Manager → Port Director
The approx. salary of a Shipping and Port Manager ranges between INR 36,000-2,50,000* or more per month
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Shipping_Manager/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Vettath Raghunandan is a seasoned professional in ports and logistics sector, with over four decades of experience spanning across port operations, logistics, supply chain management, project development and business development. He is the CEO of Karaikal Port. Previously he has worked with Adani Ports and SEZ, Dhamra Port, JM Baxi & Company and Indian Potash Ltd, etc. Raghunandan has a Commercial Shipping & Ship Management degree from Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping, a Training and Certification course in Project Management from IIT Mumbai, and Diploma from Bureau of Business Management, Mumbai.*
Source: https://karaikalport.com/management-team
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
port operations, shipping operations, merchant officer