The Hong Kong Shipowners Association is pleased to invite members to a joint seminar with West P&I, supported by Reed Smith, on:

Navigating Sanctions in a Fragmented World
Risks, Realities and Charterparty Responses

Sanctions risks remain a central operational, commercial and legal concern for the shipping industry. This timely session will consider significant sanctions developments during 2026 and examine the practical implications for charterparties, including how parties can navigate the commercial and legal turbulence that may arise.

Event details
Date Thursday, 29 October 2026
Registration 15:30
Seminar starts 16:00
Venue West Office, 26/F, Six Pacific Place, 50 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Programme

Time Session
15:30 Registration
16:00 Opening remarks by HKSOA
16:15 Sanctions Update: Key Changes in 2026 (So Far…!) — Tony Paulson, West P&I
17:00 Tea break
17:15 When Sanctions Meet Charterparties: Navigating Commercial and Legal Turbulence — Alex Brandt, Reed Smith
18:00 Q&A session
18:15 Cocktails and networking

Members are encouraged to attend this informative discussion and take the opportunity to engage with fellow industry professionals during the networking reception.

Please register via the RSVP link in the event invitation attached. Places may be limited, so early registration is encouraged.

HKSOA & WEST SEMINAR (form)