Legal Management and the Shipping Business

An Intensive 5-Day Training Course

Legal Management and the Shipping Business

Global and Updated Approach to the Shipping Business and its Legal/Managerial Environment

Scheduled Dates

16 - 20 Oct 2023 Istanbul - Turkey $5,950
15 - 19 Jan 2024 Dubai - UAE $5,950
01 - 05 Jul 2024 Dubai - UAE $5,950
14 - 18 Oct 2024 Istanbul - Turkey $5,950
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Why Choose this Training Course?

Why Choose this Training Course? 

This training course will provide updated knowledge and skills to professionals interested in understanding the fundamentals of the shipping business and the legal environment surrounding international shipping. The training course acknowledges the complexity of international shipping regulations; it seeks to familiarize trainees through managerial elements, best industry approaches and practical examples with essential subject areas at the cross roads of shipping regulations and shipping management.

This PetroKnowledge training course will feature:

  • Introduction to the shipping business
  • Legal framework and management of maritime safety and marine environment protection
  • Legal framework and management of the human element
  • Carriage of goods by sea and maritime claims
  • The shipping business and marine insurance

What are the Goals?

What are the Goals?

By the end of this PetroKnowledge training course, participants will be able to:

  • Improve their understanding of the shipping business and how it operates
  • Identify key areas in the shipping business which deserve special focus
  • Enhance their understanding of shipping regulations
  • Identify legal and managerial challenges
  • Develop familiarity with current trends in the shipping industry

Who is this Training Course for?

Who is this Training Course for?

This PetroKnowledge training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Managers from the shipping industry
  • Managers from the oil and gas industry
  • Jurists
  • Technical personnel keen to develop familiarity with international regulations and managerial practices
  • Senior professionals interested in updates
  • Market newcomers
  • Administrators in contact with the maritime industry
  • NGOs

How will this Training Course be Presented?

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This PetroKnowledge training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes lectures with active delegate participation including problem solving and discussions. Several practical examples will be presented, and the focus will be on current best practices. 

Workshops will include case studies and will be presented with explanation of practical measures necessary for efficient managing of marine pollution problems. Various examples from real-life practice will be included and combined with video animations to help gain the confidence in informed decision making.

 

Daily Agenda

Day One: Introduction to the Shipping Business

  • About ships, international trade, and shipping markets
  • The practitioners in the shipping business
  • Ship registration and the role of the flag and port State
  • Ship finance
  • Standards regulating the industry (IMO, classification societies, etc.)
  • Digitalisation, connectivity and autonomous shipping

Day Two: Legal Framework and Management of Maritime Safety and Marine Environment Protection

  • Identification of risks in shipping (safety, maritime security, cyber-security)
  • SOLAS Convention overview and recent updates (e.g. Polar Code, III Code, etc.)
  • Managerial aspects of safety: the ISM Code
  • Marine environment protection fundamentals - Sustainable Shipping
  • MARPOL Convention overview and updates
  • Managerial aspects of marine pollution control

Day Three: Legal Framework and Management of the Human Element

  • Identifying the human element in the shipping business
  • Behavioral elements
  • Leadership
  • The 2010 STCW Convention
  • The ILO MLC 2006 Convention
  • Exposure to liabilities (Company, Master, crew, etc.)

Day Four: Carriage of Goods by Sea and Maritime Claims

  • Shippers, carriers and interests at stake
  • Basics tools (charterparties, bills of lading, seaway bills, etc.)
  • Identifying key questions (e.g. seaworthiness, liability, etc.)
  • The international legal regimes on carriage of goods by sea
  • The Hague & the Hague-Visby Rules
  • Dispute Resolution (including arbitration and mediation) in the shipping industry

Day Five: The Shipping Business and Marine Insurance

  • How does marine insurance underpin the shipping industry?  
  • Key markets (e.g. Lloyd’s)
  • Key stakeholders (e.g. P&I Clubs)
  • The influence of English law
  • The contribution of standards terms – Cargo, hull, etc.
  • Selected risks (e.g. piracy)

 

Certificate

  • On successful completion of this training course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate will be awarded to the delegates

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register for a training course?

  • To register online through our website, please click “Enroll Now” on the course page, complete and submit the form. A confirmation e-mail and instructions will be sent to the participant’s e-mail.
  • You may also get in touch with our Registration Team on
    +971 50 981 7386 | +971 2 557 7389 or send an email to reg@petroknowledge.com

When and how do I arrange payments?

  • Payments can be made in USD or UAE local currency AED (Arab Emirates Dirhams) either by Bank Transfer or by Credit Card. Our Bank Account details will be provided on the invoice.
  • Course fees are payable upon booking unless a valid, authorized Purchase Order is provided and accepted.
  • Invoices will be sent via email/courier to the ID/name and address provided.
  • The course fee shall be settled prior to course start date. Corporate payments with existing payment policy shall be relayed to us in advance.

When should I expect to receive confirmation of registration?

Upon successful registration online, enrolment on the respective training course will be confirmed by Registration Team by e-mail along with the invoice and joining instruction.

Is there a discount for more than one registrant/course?

For corporate fees and group registration, please send your query to info@petroknowledge.com.

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