As a result of studying the discipline, the student should be able to:

• know the theoretical foundations of organizing ship forwarding, supply and agency services, the principles of functioning of maritime logistics chains, as well as the specific features of managing energy resources of maritime transport vessels;
• understand the structure and interaction of participants in the ship supply system, the impact of port infrastructure, international regulatory requirements and external factors, including geopolitical risks, on the efficiency of maritime transportation;
• plan and organize ship forwarding and supply processes, coordinate work with agents, suppliers and service companies, as well as assess logistics risks and optimize costs;

possess skills in analyzing the efficiency of the use of ships’ energy resources, applying modern approaches to the optimization of ship operations, and making well-grounded managerial decisions in the field of maritime logistics and fleet management.

The acquisition of learning outcomes for the educational component is achieved through studying the educational material on the following topics:

- Forwarding of seagoing vessels in the provision of maritime transportation.

- Ensuring the supply of seagoing vessels with food, sanitary and household goods, special equipment and life-saving appliances.

- Ensuring the supply of seagoing vessels with fuel and lubricants, spare parts and technical equipment.

- Specific features of supplying offshore oil production platforms and floating liquefied gas processing plants.

-Supply planning, demand forecasting and inventory management. Ensuring economic efficiency and environmental sustainability in the forwarding and supply of maritime transport vessels.

- Ensuring the continuity of transportation and technological operations and managing disruption risks in the supply of seagoing vessels.

- Ensuring agency operations during the operation and maintenance of maritime transport vessels.

- Management of energy resources of maritime transport vessels.