Lesson series

Shipping Disputes and Prevention

The session introduces risk management fundamentals and an overview of contract law, highlighting the need to minimize disputes. It covers disputes related to bills of lading, charter parties, and ship sale contracts, supported by case law examples, and concludes with a discussion on alternative dispute resolution methods.​​
Mode

Online Program (Zoom)

Language

English

Total Duration

7 hrs

Total Sessions

2 (3.5hrs each)

Price

USD$
505 

Price

HKD
3,900

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Program Overview

  • Mode: Online Program (Zoom)
  • Language: English
  • Total Duration: 7hrs
  • Total Sessions: 2 (3.5hrs each)
  • Session Date: 15-16 December 2025
  • Session Timing: Hong Kong 14.30-18.00 hrs | India 12.00-15.30 hrs | Dubai 10.30-14.00hrs
  • Course Fee: US$ 505 | HK$ 3,900 (Bank charges both ends to be on remitter's account)
  • MATF Code: MC039
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Program Overview
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Program Format

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The session introduces risk management fundamentals and an overview of contract law, highlighting the need to minimize disputes. It covers disputes related to bills of lading, charter parties, and ship sale contracts, supported by case law examples, and concludes with a discussion on alternative dispute resolution methods.​​
Topics
  • Vessel description / Delivery / Seaworthiness
  • Laydays/Cancelling: Implications of missing a laycan (cancelling) & Otherkey clauses
  • Charterparty (Arrived Ship, Lay time, Safe Port, cargo claims etc.)​
  • Bill of Lading (mis-delivery claims and their avoidance)​
  • Bunker Quantity and Quality & Charterer’s Basis Risk​
  • Bunker Supply Contract key issues​
  • ADR: Mediation & Arbitration​

Program FORMAT

Mode – Online Program (Zoom)
Language: English
Total Duration: 7hrs
Total Sessions: 2 (3.5hrs each session)
Session Date:  15-16 December 2025
Session Timing: Hong Kong 14.30-18.00 hrs | India 12.00-15.30 hrs | Dubai 10.30-14.00hrs
Course Fee: US$505 | HK$ 3,900 (Bank charges both ends to be on remitter's account)
MAFT Code: MC039
Applied for CPD Law Society Hong Kong CPD Points

COURSES FOR 

Professional :

Ship Management​

Operations

Masters & Chief Officers​

Chartering

Law Firms

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SkillsPlus Ltd - A/C No. 239762149883
Hang Seng Bank
Swift Code: HASEHKHH

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Avail Discount

  • This is a MATF Program (eligible participants may apply for 80% refund from the Government of Hong Kong, SAR).
  • Early Bird Discount 10% if registered by 15th Apr 2025
  • Group Discount: 10% if three (3) or more from the same firm (max discount 25% including early bird).
  • Additional discount of 5% for ICS / NI / WISTA / HKMLA members.
Lead Trainer Profile :

Mr. Jagmeet Makkar

Independent Arbitrator & Mediator.
Former IME(I) Chair - Indian Maritime University.
Sea Ambassador ISWAN.
Chairman - Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (HK Branch). Ambassador HK - Baltic Expert Witness Association
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