Seminar On Legal Management And The Shipping Business

INTRODUCTION

This dynamic training course on Legal Management and The Shipping Business equips professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complex world of the shipping business and its legal environment. Designed for those keen on understanding the fundamentals of international shipping, the course delves into the intricacies of shipping regulations and management. Participants will explore best industry practices and real-world examples to gain a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between shipping regulations and management.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course on Legal Management and The Shipping Business, participants will be able to:

• Enhance their understanding of the shipping business and its operations.
• Identify key focus areas within the shipping industry.
• Deepen their knowledge of shipping regulations.
• Address legal and managerial challenges in the shipping sector.
• Stay updated with current trends in the shipping industry.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This training courseon Legal Management and The Shipping Business is ideal for a wide range of professionals, including:

• Managers from the shipping industry
• Managers from the oil and gas industry
• Jurists
• Technical personnel seeking to understand international regulations and managerial practices
• Senior professionals looking for industry updates
• Market newcomers
• Administrators in contact with the maritime industry
• NGOs

COURSE CONTENT

Day One: Introduction to the Shipping Business

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

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

• Identifying 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
• Fundamentals of marine environment protection - 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 in the maritime industry
• The 2010 STCW Convention
• The ILO MLC 2006 Convention
• Liability exposures (Company, Master, crew, etc.)

Day Four: Carriage of Goods by Sea and Maritime Claims

• Shippers, carriers, and interests at stake
• Essential tools (charterparties, bills of lading, seaway bills, etc.)
• Key questions in the carriage of goods by sea (e.g. seaworthiness, liability, etc.)
• International legal regimes on the 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

• The role of marine insurance in underpinning the shipping industry
• Key markets (e.g. Lloyd's)
• Key stakeholders (e.g. P&I Clubs)
• The influence of English law on marine insurance
• Contribution of standard terms – Cargo, hull, etc.
• Selected risks (e.g. piracy)

GENERAL NOTES

• This course is delivered by seasoned trainers with extensive experience in their respective fields, incorporating practical activities, theoretical instruction, group work, and case studies.
• Participants will receive comprehensive training manuals and additional reference materials.
• Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded a certificate.
• Tailor-made courses to meet specific organizational needs are available. Contact us at training@skillsforafrica.org for more information.
• The training will be conducted at the Skills for Africa Training Institute in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee covers tuition, materials, lunch, and the training venue. Accommodation and airport transfers can be arranged upon request.
• Payment should be made to our bank account before the start of training. Please send proof of payment to training@skillsforafrica.org.