StormGeo Workshop - Maritime Disputes and Arbitration - Shanghai

In dry bulk shipping, results in dispute resolution and arbitration may be determined by wordings in the Charter Party clauses that may or may not reflect the full intent of agreement.

An understanding of how LMAA and the industry interpret clauses of some of the frequent disputes may equip you with tools to better handle your commercial operations. Please join our workshop with maritime experts for professional presentations, case studies and interactive discussion.

Topic includes:

• Tips for Success in Maritime Arbitrations & Case Study
• Drafting your Speed & Consumption Clauses - Significance of key wording
• Bunkering Best Practices – Protecting your interest

Language: English (Simultaneous translation English/Putonghua)

Venue: Beijing Room, 2nd Floor River Wing, Pudong Shangri-La

Who should attend?

Dry Bulk Shipowners, Operations Directors, Commercial Managers, P&I, Maritime Legal Professionals, Chartering managers and Fleet Managers.

Program

09:15 – 09:45 Registration

09:45 – 10:00 Opening Speech - Mr. Martin Shields, StormGeo Shipping UK

10:00 – 10:45 Tips for Success in Maritime Arbitrations & Case Study  - Mr. Simon Milnes, 20 Essex Street UK

10:45 – 11:15 Break

11:15 – 12:00 Drafting your Speed & Consumption Clauses - Significance of Key Wording - Mr. Ben Townson, StormGeo Shipping UK

12:00 – 13:30 Lunch

13:45 – 14:30 Bunkering Best Practices – Protecting your interest - Mr. Adrian Duncan, LOC (Tianjin) Co. Ltd. Shanghai Representative Office

14:30 – 15:00 Break

15:00 – 16:00 Panel Discussion

16:00 – 16:30 Closing Discussion and Summary