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Maritime Law & Contract
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The very nature of an international marine transport operation and the multitude of stages involved give rise to the need to comprehend the maze of legal and commercial risks associated with each stage – this course equips you with the skills required to fill that need.
Examining:
- The fundamentals of international maritime law
- Contractual framework of time and voyage charterparties
- Rights, obligations, clauses, Bills of Lading and the Contract of Sale
- Negotiating a charterparty contract
- Marine insurance and cargo liability regimes
- Arbitration, mediation, litigation, claims and performance issues in maritime and shipping contracts
Who Should Attend
- Executives employed in the shipping industry wanting to expand their knowledge of legal and commercial matters
- Employees who work for commodity traders or any form of trader who use shipping for exporting or importing commodities and goods
- Governments or Government Authorities involved with the international shipping industry and wishing to learn more about the legal and commercial framework
- Anyone who desires to gain a deeper understanding of the legal and contractual framework of the Asian maritime industry
- Lawyers and Executives in P&I clubs and Insurance companies
- Bank Executives dealing with the Shipping and Maritime Industry
International Course Director
Capt Peter Klausen has over 35 years experience in maritime experience at sea and in maritime positions ashore. He is a master mariner, qualified lawyer and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Chair of the Australia and New Zealand Branch.
