Overview

This 2 day course provides an intensive study of Chartering Contracts, covering from the valuable insights into different aspects of chartering contracts. This will help to avoid risks that are inherent in chartering contracts.This course will also cover the recent developments in shipping law and practise affecting chartering contracts including the BIMBCO’s recent Protective Clauses.

Who Should Attend

This training is ideal for new entrants to the shipping industry, chartering and trading companies. Job titles include but are not limited to:

• Ship Owners
• Ship Charterers
• Freight Forwarders
• Ship Brokers
• Shipping Agencies
• Marine Insurers
• Legal Advisors
• Maritime Lawyers

Key Learning Objectives

• Gain a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of ship charter contracts
• Know the differences between the many type of charter parties
• Understand the jargon and abbreviations
• Appreciate the rights and obligations of Charterers and Owners
• Avoid pitfalls in negotiating chartering contracts
• Manage the risks involved in chartering of vessels