Chapter 6: Cost, Revenue & Cashflow
Course overview — This course discusses the costs and revenues of operating merchant ships. Costs are divided into voyage costs and operating costs. Capital costs are also discussed, though … More
Unit 6.1: Cashflow and the art of survival
Discusses what cash is and why cashflow management is important in shipping.
Unit 6.2: Shipping Cashflow analysis
This unit provides a brief overview of the key elements in the shipping cashflow model.
Unit 6.3: The cost of running ships
Examines the five main variables in the cost analysis model.
Unit 6.4: The capital cost of the ship
Capital is a crucial element in the cashflow equation, because its associated cashflow is so flexible.
Unit 6.5: The revenue the ship (or fleet) earns
Focuses on revenue earned from freight and also the productivity of the ship as a way of increasing … More
Unit 6.6: Shipping company accounts
Looks at the income statement; the balance sheet and the cashflow statement
Unit 6.7: Four methods of computing the cashflow
Discusses four methods of analysing cashflow for a shipping company.
Unit 6.8: Valuing merchant ships
Provides a quick overview of the methodology used for valuing merchant ships
