Module 1: Ethical Theories and Moral Reasoning for Maritime Professionals

• The Moral Terrain of Modern Shipping
• Four Lenses on Right and Wrong: The Major Ethical Theories
• A Moral Reasoning Framework for Maritime Decisions
• Professional Codes and the Duty of Care at Sea

Module 2: Foundations of Maritime Ethics

• What Maritime Ethics Is, and Why the Sea Is Different
• The Foundational Principles
• Ethics, Law, and Compliance: The Floor and the Ceiling
• The Web of Duty: Stakeholders and the Duty of Care

Module 3: IMO Conventions and the Ethics of Maritime Regulation

• The Architecture of Global Maritime Regulation
• Flag, Port, and Coastal State: The Distribution of Authority
• The Ethics of Regulation: Legitimacy, Fairness, and the Level Playing Field
• The Great Conventions as Ethical Instruments

Module 4: Identifying Corruption and Bribery in Logistics

• Why Corruption Thrives in Logistics
• A Taxonomy of Corruption and Bribery
• The True Cost of Corruption
• Recognizing the Red Flags in Daily Operations

Module 5: Anti-Corruption and Bribery Prevention in Ports and Terminals

• From Detection to Prevention
• The Legal Perimeter: Laws That Follow the Cargo
• Designing the Anti-Bribery Management System
• Collective Action: No Port Cleans Up Alone

Module 6: Upholding Documentation and Trade Integrity

• Documents as the Currency of Trust
• The Anatomy of Documentary Fraud
• The Documentary Ecosystem and Its Pressure Points
• Verification and Controls: Catching Fraud Before It Ships

Module 7: Sanctions Compliance and Ethical Trade Enforcement

• Sanctions as an Ethical Frontier
• The Sanctions Architecture and Who Enforces It
• Deceptive Shipping Practices: How Evasion Works
• Enhanced Due Diligence and Red-Flag Screening

Module 8: Ethical Responsibilities of Freight Forwarders

• The Forwarder as Trusted Intermediary
• Duties of Care, Loyalty, and Disclosure
• Conflicts of Interest and Integrity Hazards
• Anti-Bribery Controls and the Forwarder's Ethical Program

Module 9: Labor and Human Rights at Sea

• The Invisible Workforce: Why the Sea Tests Labour Rights
• The Maritime Labour Convention: A Seafarers' Bill of Rights
• Forced Labour, Abandonment, and Wage Theft
• Human Rights Due Diligence in the Shipping Enterprise

Module 10: Seafarer Welfare and Building a Just Safety Culture

• From Rights to Welfare: The Human Factor in Maritime Safety
• The Wellbeing Crisis at Sea: Fatigue, Isolation, and Mental Health
• Abuse, Harassment, and Psychological Safety
• Just Culture: Fair Accountability Beyond Blame