Kindly note the below mentioned flyer for the MATF ProTERS approved course (Code: MC040) conducted by SkillsPlus for your considerations. For bookings or enquiries, please directly contact Mr. Makkar at the contact info listed below.

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Please find our next program for your consideration for the HKSOA Members.

Post refund cost for eligible* participants: only HK$2,000

Law Society CPD Points: 13.5
(Applied for)

*Eligibility
The applicant must –
1. be a Hong Kong resident and lawfully employable in Hong Kong; and
2. be in full-time employment in the maritime sector with an organisation/company in Hong Kong at the time of application (with valid employment proof)
the applicant has enrolled in or taken one of the pre-approved courses or examinations, and has completed the course to the satisfaction of the course provider or passed the examination; and
the applicant has not been granted any other forms of subsidy or financial assistance for the relevant pre-approved course/examination.
Suitability: Middle to Senior Managers (Shipowning/ Shipmanagement/ Operating/ Chartering/Asset); Finance, Marine underwriters, Legal (Associates, Solicitors etc).

SHIPPING CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT

Course Registration & Payment Link:
https://ilearn.lsfglobal.com/course/shipping-contracts-management/

Course details:

SESSION 1:
18th January 2025
14.30pm – 16.00pm
Introduction to Contract Law: Basics; Types of Contracts; Language & Homemade Clauses; Sale of Goods Act 1979; Unfair terms act 1977
Presentation; Polls based on Landmark Cases
16.15pm – 18.00pm
Shipmanagement Contract: Key Clauses; Liability issues for Ship Managers; Avoiding Pitfalls; English Law, US Law & Standard Ship management agreement
Presentation; Case Study discussion & interaction
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtd-GoqjwuEteZhhnTI7vDBO-TNBclG8wE

SESSION2:
25th January 2025
14.30pm – 16.00pm
Charterparties: Construction of Charterparties (Voyage, Time, Major areas of difference and their implications; Slow & Super Slow Steaming,
Presentation; Case Study discussion & interaction
16.15pm – 18.00pm
Case Study: Speed & Fuel Consumption Warranties); Charter Party Disputes (Time: Underperformance, Voyage: Laytime Calculations & Arrived Ship, Case Study: Demurrage or Detention?); Bunker issues & disputes.
Presentation; Case Study discussion & interaction
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkceCupjwqHdVie_DH7tg_Ii3a1_WNPXtH

(1st February falls within CNY 2025 Holidays)

SESSION 3:
8th February 2025
14.30pm – 16.00pm
Norwegian Sale Form (NSF) & Singapore Sale Form (SSF): Evolution 1987-2012- SHIPSALE 2022; Key Clauses
Presentation; Negotiation Workshop;
16.15pm – 18.00pm
Key Clauses Contd.: (Inspection, Drydocking, Condition on delivery, Buyers & Sellers default); a review of previous relevant authorities
Presentation; Buyer/Seller Default Cases; Discussion
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpde-srjgjG91rmnwxhKfeWx_Xc9qajqdX

SESSION 4:
15th February 2025
14.30pm – 16.00pm
Contract of Affreightment (Dry Bulk as an example): Evaluation; Negotiation; Execution; risk mitigation strategies (counterparty risk; physical hedging and derivative positions)
Presentation; Practical Case with Calculations & interactive Q&A
16.15pm – 18.00pm
Bareboat Charter Contract: Operating leases; Key Financial Elements; Balance Sheet issues; Construction of Barecon; Dual Flag; Disputes & ADR
Presentation; Case Study discussion & interaction
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIod–uqjIjHN2BlQZZOEQlO9DZF8PB00Ni

Course Fee: HK$ 10,000 for the entire course (4 Sessions, each of 3.5 hours)
– Eligible Hong Kong Participants may apply for 80% Refund after course completion.
– Law Society of Hong Kong CPD Points applied for (expect 13 points to be awarded for the course).

Kind Regards
MAKKAR Jagmeet Singh, FICS
Director
SkillsPlus Ltd.
A Recognised Partner of the “Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers”, United Kingdom.

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