SHIPPING CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT
Key points
1. A Practical Program (Online)
2. Hong Kong Law Society CPD Points applied for and expect to receive about thirteen (13) points
3. MATF listed program. Eligible participants may receive Generous Refund of 80% from the Government of HKSAR
Suitability: Middle to Senior Managers (Shipowning/Shipmanagement/ Operating/Chartering/Asset); Finance, Marine underwriters, Law (Associates, Solicitors etc).
Course Registration & Payment Link:
https://ilearn.lsfglobal.com/course/shipping-contracts-management/
Course details:
SESSION 1:
14.30pm - 16.00pm
Introduction to Contract Law: Basics; Types of Contracts; Language & Homemade Clauses; Sale of Goods Act 1979; Unfair terms act 1977
Presentation; Polls based on Landmark Cases
16.15pm - 18.00pm
Shipmanagement Contract: Key Clauses; Liability issues for Ship Managers; Avoiding Pitfalls; English Law, US Law & Standard Ship management agreement
Presentation; Case Study discussion & interaction
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SESSION2:
14.30pm - 16.00pm
Charterparties: Construction of Charterparties (Voyage, Time, Major areas of difference and their implications; Slow & Super Slow Steaming,
Presentation; Case Study discussion & interaction
16.15pm - 18.00pm
Case Study: Speed & Fuel Consumption Warranties); Charter Party Disputes (Time: Underperformance, Voyage: Laytime Calculations & Arrived Ship, Case Study: Demurrage or Detention?); Bunker issues & disputes.
Presentation; Case Study discussion & interaction
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SESSION 3:
14.30pm - 16.00pm
Norwegian Sale Form (NSF) & Singapore Sale Form (SSF): Evolution 1987-2012- SHIPSALE 2022; Key Clauses
Presentation; Negotiation Workshop;
16.15pm - 18.00pm
Key Clauses Contd.: (Inspection, Drydocking, Condition on delivery, Buyers & Sellers default); a review of previous relevant authorities
Presentation; Buyer/Seller Default Cases; Discussion
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SESSION 4:
14.30pm - 16.00pm
Contract of Affreightment (Dry Bulk as an example): Evaluation; Negotiation; Execution; risk mitigation strategies (counterparty risk; physical hedging and derivative positions)
Presentation; Practical Case with Calculations & interactive Q&A
16.15pm - 18.00pm
Bareboat Charter Contract: Operating leases; Key Financial Elements; Balance Sheet issues; Construction of Barecon; Dual Flag; Disputes & ADR
Presentation; Case Study discussion & interaction
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Course Fee: HK$ 10,000 for the entire course (4 Sessions, each of 3.5 hours)
- Eligible Hong Kong Participants may apply for 80% Refund after course completion.
- Law Society of Hong Kong CPD Points applied for (expect 13 points to be awarded for the course).