Programme:
15:15 Registration opens
15:30 Session one
Legal intricacies of marine claims
• Introduction to shipping specific legal matters such as actions in rem, maritime liens, ship arrest, etc.
• Charterparties
• General average
• Forum shopping
• Bills of lading and the Hague & Hague-Visby rules
16:30 Coffee break
16:45 Session two
Ships, cargoes and collisions (presented by a mariner)
• An introduction to ships and shipping terminology
• Ship types and basic construction and stability
• Cargoes carried and the typical claims that may arise
• Introduction to the Colregs
• Contract and common-law salvage
17:45 Networking drinks
Delegates are welcome to attend one or both sessions, depending on their own training requirements. After the second session, we will be hosting a drinks reception to allow delegates network with their peers, or ask follow-up questions of those who have presented. If you would like to register to attend the seminar, please follow this link to the formal invitation.