An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Maritime Law & Shipping Contracts
Master the Essential Elements that are Driving the Maritime Industry
Course Overview
The study and understanding of Maritime Law and Shipping Contracts is essential for those who work in the Shipping field. The knowledge and the contractual and international regulatory framework which underpins the Shipping Industry is paramount in dealing with issues that may arise on a daily basis in the shipping and maritime industry.
This Maritime Law & Shipping Contracts training course will provide participants with a detailed understanding of the various aspects of Maritime Law, Charter Parties, Carriage of goods by sea and International law relating to the Law of the Sea. Also covered will be the issues that relate to Laytime and Demurrage and to minimize demurrage claims. The course will provide you with the essential skill sets to maneuver your way around the areas of the maritime claims and rights of the respective parties involved in the Shipping trade.
This GLOMACS training course will highlight:
- Essential elements which are the basis of Maritime Law
- Important elements of Charter Parties like Time and Voyage Charter Parties
- The legal basis for Bills of Lading & Contract for the Carriage of Goods and Sale of Goods
- The importance of Maritime Insurance in the Shipping Industry and how best to use it
- Resolving of Maritime Disputes and the relevant mechanisms available to parties
Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction to Maritime Law
- Maritime law and the legal framework
- International law and Conventions relating to the Law of the Sea
- IMO maritime conventions
- The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) (Vienna, 1980) Contract law:
- The basics contract law (English law) elements of a legally binding contract
- Ship building and repair contracts
- Ship sale and purchase contracts
- The Flag State -Ownership and Registration of Vessels
- Security, arrest and freezing orders
DAY 2: Basic Elements of Carriage of Goods by Sea, Bills of Lading & Charter Parties
- The legal basis of the law governing carriage of goods by sea
- Different Types of Charterparties - including their function, key legal features, ramifications, the operation of contractual freedom
- The legal aspects of Bills of lading, including their function and ramifications
- Existing Conventions & Rules on carriage of goods by sea including the Hague Rules, Hague-Visby Rules and Hamburg and Rotterdam Rules
- Review of Standardised contracts including BIMCO standard contracts
- Vetting Voyage charters, time charters, bareboat charters
DAY 3: Marine Insurance and International Contracts of Sale
- Key principles relating to Marine insurance law and practice
- Basic types of marine insurance (e.g. voyage, time, cargo, hull, etc.) and related standard contracts
- Marine insurance law as it relates to the interests of the parties involved
- The position of the buyer and the seller in international trade, including risks in the passing of property in goods, the involvement of banks and the documentation (e.g. letters of credit)
- Marine insurance - principle of utmost good faith
- Insurable interest & Proximate cause
- Subrogation, Contract of indemnity & Warranties
- Types of marine insurance policies and related concepts
- Cargo clauses and other related concepts
DAY 4: Voyage Charter Party: Lay-time & Claims for Demurrage & Despatch
- Types of Lay-time
- Starting lay-time & Notice of Readiness (NOR)
- Lay-time Calculation
- Suspending Lay-time and Stopping Lay-time
- Cancellation of charter party and Lay-can
- Demurrage and Despatch
- Damages for Detention
DAY 5: Enforcement of Maritime Claims
- Vessel arrest, including applicable international instruments and sister ship arrest
- The use and purpose of freezing orders (Mareva injunction)
- The exercise of jurisdiction
- Maritime claims and vessel arrest
- Understanding how ship arrest works including Sister ship arrest
Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Techniques
- Commercial Mediation
- Enforcement of ADR techniques
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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