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Certificate in Subterfuge in Shipping
12 weeks by distance learning
The complete professional development course on subterfuge in shipping. Due to the evolution of increased risk and compliance in response to geopolitical pressures, shipping is at the forefront of enforcement actions. This course is needed by every company operating or interacting with ships and shipping companies, to minimise the risks to your operations and business.
For further information, visit: www.informaconnect.com/certificate-in-subterfuge-in-shipping/
Course Contents:
- Maritime Trades and its complexities
- The dark fleet
- Sanctions: an overview
- Intelligence sources and deceptive practices
- Legal aspects and implications
- Case studies and outcomes
Ideal for:
This course is ideal for those working across shipping companies, shipping agents, ports and terminals, logistics and supply chains. Potentially Ship brokers too.
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Certificate in Ship Repair Contract Management
12 weeks by distance learning
Ship repair is an integral part of a ship’s lifetime cycle. Whether it is planned as a routine event a long time in advance or arranged on an “as required” basis to keep a ship operational, it is a process all ships will encounter. This course will help students understand how to manage the process from a contractual point of view, how to manage the repair taking into consideration quality, guarantees, risk, etc.
For further information, visit: www.informaconnect.com/certificate-in-ship-repair-contract-management
Course Contents:
- Introductions and parties
- BIMCO REPAIRCON
- Other industry standard documentation
- Guarantees, financing and insurance aspects
- Contract management issues
- Legal issues
Ideal for:
- Shipping company personnel and ship managers looking to consolidate their knowledge of ship repair contracts
- Project managers from shipyards and shipping companies needing to understand how repair contracts affect their operations
- Technical and operations personnel, ship designers and naval architects seeking a contractual overview
- Shipping company executives who need a wider understanding of contract management principles
- New starters, recent recruits and graduates requiring an understanding of this complex area
- Legal, commercial and insurance professionals dealing with ship repair contract finance, negotiations, or disputes
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Certificate in Ship Arrest
12 weeks by distance learning
A ship is likely to get involved in disputes. These can be related to any aspect of its business, its operation, or contractual disputes (cargo/mortgages etc) .
Ship arrest offers a remedy for security by considering the ship itself as the defendant, otherwise known as an ‘in rem’ claim. This course will give you an understanding of the processes involved in ship arrest and how to resolve the issue effectively with real-world examples.
For further information, visit: www.informaconnect.com/certificate-in-ship-arrest
Course Contents:
- Background to Ship Arrest
- Introduction to Ship Arrest
- Concepts (Pre-arrest)
- Concepts (Post-arrest)
- Common Challenges to Ship Arrest
- Practical aspects of Ship Arrest
Ideal for:
- Heads of shipping, partners, lawyers
- Law firms
- Bankers, insurance professionals, allied fields
- Law, insurance companies, banks, P&I Clubs
- Shipowners, ship managers, bunker suppliers and ship agents
- Bunker traders, shipping companies, shipping agents
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Certificate in Tanker Chartering
14 weeks by distance learning
Shipping leaders are predicting an upturn of the oil transportation market soon. With the return to normal production levels combined with the scrapping of many old vessels without new vessels built to replace them, tanker chartering is set to become more competitive in the next year. Get ahead of the market with our Certificate in Tanker Chartering, built on over ten years of experience teaching chartering by online learning.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/tch
Course Contents:
- The Basics of Tanker Chartering
- Vessels and Cargo
- Time and Bareboat Charters
- Voyage Charters
- Tanker Chartering Operations
- Charterparty Formats
- Paper Trades and Value Adding
Ideal for:
Charterers, Ship Brokers, Agents, Traders, Vessel Owners and Operators, Seafaring Personnel, Import, Export, Logistics, Operations and Distribution Managers, Accountants, Lawyers, Claim Handlers, Adjusters and Consultants, Market Analysts, Economists
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Certificate in Marine Claims
12 weeks by distance learning
A wide range of legal, technical and managerial aspects of claims and disputes are covered in this course, targeting both new entrants to the field who need a good general grounding in the topics covered, as well as more experienced practitioners who are looking to fill gaps in their knowledge and develop a broader perspective of maritime commerce.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/mc
Course Contents:
- An Introduction to Marine Claims
- Marine Insurance
- Marine Claims: The Wet Side
- Marine Claims: The Dry Side
- Surveyors and Experts in Marine Claims
- Management of Claims and Disputes
Ideal for:
- Insurers and insurance brokers, reinsurers and P&I Club personnel
- Ship owners, ship managers, superintendents, seafarers and other shipping company personnel
- Cargo owners, freight forwarders and logistics personnel, plus port authority managers and terminal operators
- Claims handlers, assistants and negotiators needing to develop knowledge of claims in a maritime context
- Marine surveyors and salvors, shipbuilding and repair personnel involved in claims situations
- Legal, bank and other financial institution staff plus supporting consultants
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Certificate in Chartering
16 weeks by distance learning
This course delivers the thorough practical, commercial and legal introduction to charterparties needed by anyone working in the industry.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/ch
“Simple presentation of excellent data by industry experts. The course uses actual case studies which I found particularly useful.”
Capt Vikas Shukla, Commercial Manager at ENOC & student 2018
Course Contents:
- Introduction, Market Context and Broking
- Time Charterparties I – Introduction and Owners’ Issues
- Time Charterparties II – Charterer Issues
- Time Charterparties III – Ports and Performance
- Voyage Charterparties I – Introduction and Owners’ Obligations
- Voyage Charterparties II – Charterers’ Obligations
- Voyage Charterparties III – Laytime and Demurrage
- Conflict, Interaction and Resolution
Ideal for:
- Charterers, ship brokers, agents and traders needing detailed guidance on charterparty agreements
- Vessel owners and operators, plus seafaring personnel wishing to develop their knowledge
- Import, export, logistics, operations and distribution managers
- Accountants, lawyers, insurers, claims handlers, adjusters and consultants
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Certificate in Laytime and Demurrage
12 weeks by distance learning
The expression ‘time is money’ is never more true than in the case of shipping charterparties. These formal agreements contain clauses providing for the time allowed for loading and discharging cargo, and the penalties to be paid if this time is exceeded. These two aspects of charterparties — laytime and demurrage — are critical in determining the financial outcome of voyages carrying cargoes, both wet and dry. This programme provides the detailed understanding required to maximise the profits of vessel owners and charterers, and to resolve the disputes which can arise.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/ld
Course Contents:
- Laytime and Demurrage Introduction and Context
- Defining Laytime
- Calculating Laytime
- Demurrage, Detention and Despatch
- Calculating Demurrage
- Laytime, Demurrage and Despatch in Practice
Ideal for:
- Ship owners, fleet managers, operations personnel and post fixture managers
- Demurrage analysts and negotiators
- Charterers, chartering agents and cargo brokers
- Commodity traders, logistics coordinators and other trade personnel
- Cargo discharge coordinators, port and terminal supervisors
- Maritime lawyers, arbitrators and consultants
- P&I personnel, claims handlers, adjusters and other insurance professionals
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Certificate in Maritime Disputes and Arbitration
12 weeks by distance learning
Disagreements can arise at any stage of the maritime cycle, from newbuilding and repairs to salvage, pollution, bunker and cargo claims. Charterparties are also a major source of disputes. There are several methods which can be used to resolve disputes, each with its particular benefits and drawbacks. This course gives you a sound base of knowledge to choose the most appropriate approach, giving you the best chance to reach a resolution.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/mda
Course Contents:
- Types of Marine Disputes, Claims and Approaches to Resolution
- The Legal Framework: Maritime Disputes and Litigation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Maritime Arbitration
- Designing an Arbitration Regime
- Arbitration Procedures
Ideal for:
- Shipowners, operators, and managers needing to understand the dispute resolution options available
- Maritime lawyers looking for global comprehension of all dispute resolution practices
- Experts with legal and maritime backgrounds seeking to enter mediation or arbitration roles
- Charterers, brokers and contract managers requiring key legal knowledge relating to disputes
- P&I Clubs and claims executives aiming to broaden their areas of expertise
- Shipping professionals involved in operations, surveying and incident investigation
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Certificate in Maritime Law & Shipping Contracts
12 weeks by distance learning
A core Lloyd’s Maritime Academy course. For anyone aiming to be successful in their role and progress their career in the shipping industry, knowledge of the legal aspects, including shipping contract law, is crucial. All employees in the maritime sector should have a strong understanding of the types of regulatory and contractual frameworks applicable to the industry and which impact on their own work. This course delivers the required knowledge to help build your understanding of the complex laws and contracts surrounding the maritime industry, focusing on English and common law.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/mlsc
Course Contents:
- Function, Scope and Context of Maritime Law
- Carriage of Goods by Sea, Charterparties, Bills of Lading - Applicable Instruments and Standard Contracts
- Marine Insurance and International Contracts of Sale
- Admiralty Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Maritime Claims
- Salvage, General Average, Towage, Ports and Pilotage, Collisions and Limitation of Liability
- Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Techniques including Commercial Mediation
Ideal for:
- Shipping industry executives, fleet and operations managers aiming to enhance their understanding of legal and commercial frameworks in the sector
- Corporate legal counsels and other legal professionals who are thinking of specialising in maritime law
- Investors, insurers, financial managers and allied professionals working within the shipping and maritime sector needing a broader understanding of the industry as a whole
- Lawyers, executives and claims managers in P&I clubs and insurance companies
- Traders and commercial managers using shipping for exporting or importing commodities and goods
- Shipbrokers, charterers and salvors who need to update their knowledge of key legal issues
- Maritime employees moving into a new area of specialisation
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Certificate in Marine Insurance
12 weeks by distance learning
The Certificate in Marine Insurance develops essential knowledge and expertise required to enhance your understanding of the industry, including an examination of cargo insurance; Hull and Machinery insurance; and other policies and how they work in practise.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/cmi
Course Contents:
- Introduction to Marine Insurance
- Cargo Insurance
- Hull and Machinery (H&M) Insurance
- Additional Marine Insurance Coverage
- Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Insurance
- Reinsurance
Ideal for:
- Maritime and insurance personnel engaging in professional development to develop their knowledge
- Ship owners, operators and managers requiring to broaden their business and commercial knowledge
- Brokers, agents, claims handlers and underwriters wanting to understand the marine insurance industry in more detail
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Certificate in Ship Registration
12 weeks by distance learning
Delivering a thorough assessment of the many complex issues in global flag state selection decisions for shipping companies—coupled with factors in providing professional registry service for nation states, as well as the allied services—this detailed course covers all the key areas in ship registration. With the growth in the choice of registries, the course addresses a range of critical theoretical and practical topics from understanding the process, to the choice of open versus closed registries and the role of the flag state and port state. It provides students with a deep insight and understanding of the competitive advantages of strategic ship registration and the role of national shipping registries.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/sr
Course Contents:
- Background and Development of Ship Registration
- The Flag State and Registry in Shipping
- Flag State Requirements, Duties and Management
- Factors Influencing Choice of Registry
- Decision-making Process Behind the Choice of Open Versus Closed Registries
- Ship Registration and Port State Control
Ideal for:
- Shipowners, ship managers and operation personnel who require a detailed comprehension of ship registration requirements
- Ship registry professionals who need to advance the desirability of the registry
- Surveyors and technical consultants wishing to learn about the registration process in order to promote their services
- National maritime administration personnel making regulations and registration decisions
- Classification society staff involved in accessing vessels
- Lawyers and legal professionals requiring a deeper insight into the legalities of ship registration
- Consultants who want to know how to promote shipping registries and their benefits
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Certificate in Trade & Transport Regulation
16 weeks by distance learning
This course provides a thorough theoretical and practical analysis of the various sources and principles of law that govern international trade and transport. Whether you are a shipping industry professional with an interest in the trade of goods by sea, work in the wider logistics sector and need to understand more about the legal issues involved in the movement of goods, or a supplier or buyer of goods, this course will provide that underpinning knowledge needed.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/ttr
Course Contents:
- International Trade and the Sale of Goods – Legal and Contractual Frameworks
- Standard Trade Terms
- Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Carriage of Goods by Road, Rail, Air and Multimodal Transportation
- Legal Aspects of International Trade Finance
- Electronic Commerce
- Resolution of Commercial Disputes – Commercial Litigation
- Resolution of Commercial Disputes – Commercial Arbitration
Ideal for:
- Shipping, trade, and transport professionals, needing a comprehensive guide to key legal theory and practice within their business
- Supply chain and logistics professionals and other trade-related professionals in policy, regulation, finance, research and analysis
- Legal professionals and advisors, commercial arbitrators and mediators, seeking specialised knowledge in trade and transport law
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Certificate in Contracting Newbuildings
12 weeks by distance learning
During the six modules we will investigate shipbuilding contracts, with a detailed look at the stakeholders, processes, finance, legal and commercial issues, delivery and guarantees. Whether you are from a commercial, or production background, a broker, or working from a shipping company or in a support role, this course will benefit you.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/ccn
Course Contents:
- Introduction to Newbuilding, Parties, Contractual Issues and Commercial Context
- Production Processes, Procurement, Modifications and Inspection
- Finance, Payments, Taxes and Funding
- Risk, Insurance, Delays, Termination & Builders’ Warranties
- Delivery, Novation and Assignment, Public Procurement
- Guarantees and Associated Contracts; Contrasting Ship Conversion and Repair Contracts
Ideal for:
- Project and operations managers
- Estimators and production personnel
- Naval architects, marine surveyors, engineers and technical personnel
- Shipping company managers
- Professionals in maritime insurance, law, finance, shipbroking and government
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Certificate in Ship Sale & Purchase
12 weeks by distance learning
This comprehensive course on the sale and purchase of vessels is an opportunity to gain a valuable understanding of the complexities of the topic and a practical understanding of the processes. With ships ranging in size, up to being amongst the largest and most expensive moveable structures made by man, their sale and purchase is a complex process. Fortunes can be made and lost quickly with the cyclical nature of the market and ship values can be volatile — but whatever the market it is important that the legal contracts are watertight. Understanding the sale and purchase process is key to maximising opportunities to make money, or cut costs and minimise losses.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/csp
Course Contents:
- Introduction to Sale and Purchase, Parties, Roles and Contracts
- The Shipbroker and Formation of the Sale and Purchase Contract
- The Memorandum of Agreement Part I: Details, Descriptions, Price and Inspections
- The Memorandum of Agreement Part II: Delivery, Documentation, Physical Condition and Dispute Resolution Choices
- Further Contract Terms and Different Forms of Ship Sale
- Managing Difficulties, Performance Guarantees and Ship Recycling
Ideal for:
- Shipping company personnel and ship managers looking to develop their knowledge
- Shipbrokers and marine surveyors wishing to understand about contractual arrangements
- Senior executives, managing directors and CEOs wanting to gain a detailed understanding of the legal concepts and considerations
- Technical, commercial and operations personnel needing a S&P contractual overview
- Professionals in maritime insurance, law, finance, shipbroking and government
- New starters, recent recruits and graduates to shipyards and shipping companies
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Diploma in Chartering Business
Gain a comprehensive and practical understanding of the chartering business analytics
12 months by digital learning
Chartering is a fundamental element of sea transport since it determines the profit margins of all involved companies. To be successful in chartering requires a multi-faceted knowledge.
The professional development Diploma in Chartering Business from North Kent College in partnership with Lloyd’s Maritime Academy is an integrated course which develops advanced knowledge and analytically presents the chartering business from a commercial, operational, economic, financial, legal, contractual and managerial perspective.
For further information, visit: www.informaconnect.com/diploma-in-chartering-business
Course Contents:
- Introduction to the Business of Chartering
- Operational Aspects of Chartering
- Financial Aspects of Chartering
- Commercial Aspects of Chartering
- Contractual Aspects of Chartering - Charterparties
- Contractual Aspects of Chartering - Bills of Lading
- Legal Aspects of Chartering
- Economic Aspects of Chartering - Voyage Estimations
- Economic Aspects of Chartering - Laytime Calculations
- Managerial Aspects of Chartering
Ideal for:
The course is of wide appeal whether new to the shipping sector, already practitioners in chartering or working in wider operational roles in the shipping industry. It is ideal for anyone wishing to increase their knowledge of chartering, with participants including:
- Shipbrokers, Charterers and Maritime Accountants
- Ship Managers, Ship Operators, Superintendents and Bunker Managers
- Shipowners and Investors
- Legal, Insurance and Financial Professionals
- Seafarers and Ship Suppliers
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Diploma in Maritime Law
Develop your understanding of the wide range of concepts of law that are crucial for those in the maritime industry
12 months by digital learning
This Diploma delivers a detailed understanding, commercial awareness and practical application of the main principles and concepts that make up maritime law and which may impact day to day work in the maritime industry.
Those in the maritime industry often face legal issues that have international dimensions because the ship, its ownership and/or crew are usually multi-national. The legal issues arising are often complex so it is important to understand how best to tackle and what can be achieved.
For those working in the maritime industry, whether ashore or afloat, this course is the ideal solution for building your knowledge of maritime law and how it impacts on your work.
For further information, visit: www.informaconnect.com/diploma-in-maritime-law/
Course Contents:
- Introduction to Maritime Law
- International Conventions, Regulation and Compliance
- Charterparties
- The Carriage of Goods under Bills of Lading
- Admiralty Law
- Ship and Crew Management
- Marine Insurance
- Ship Construction, Sale and Purchase, Repair and Ship Recycling
- Maritime Fraud
- Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation
- Case Study
Ideal for:
The course is designed for anyone with an interest in legal practice relating to maritime issues, particularly:
- Shipping company personnel
- Ship and Crew Managers
- Vessel based officers and crew
- Government advisors
- Port officials
- Marine Surveyors
- Finance and investing professionals
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Diploma in Marine Insurance
This unique course provides an exceptional opportunity to specialise your postgraduate study in the subject of marine insurance
12 months by distance learning
The Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Insurance provides the perfect opportunity for students to study marine insurance at the highest educational level. Graduates substantially boost their knowledge and ability to analyse, address and solve insurance problems — whether looking at matters from the perspective of underwriters or the insured and to guide clients, advisors or underwriters on requirements, points of principle and policy wording. This course offers an excellent unrivalled opportunity to study the intricacies of the important marine insurance market.
For further information, visit: www.informaconnect.com/diploma-in-marine-insurance
Course Contents:
- Principles of Marine Insurance Law
- Special Categories of Marine Insurance Cover
- P&I Clubs and Mutual Insurance
- Marine Reinsurance
- Claims
Ideal for:
- Insurance industry professionals desiring a formal academic qualification
- Experienced practitioners needing to widen their expertise and understanding of marine risk classes or reinsurance
- Shipping company operations personnel and commercial managers, port, terminal and logistics managers where insurance is an important consideration
- Banking and legal professionals seeking to expand their insurance knowledge
- Senior seagoing officers wishing to broaden their knowledge and academic competence and lay the foundations for a future career ashore
- Graduates wishing to continue their studies to postgraduate level
"It is incredible how much one can still learn from this industry. This course provides just that and the best thing of all is that you get direct access to some of the biggest minds out there, their opinion and their insight! The course teaches a practicing surveyor good tips on marine casualty investigation. The contents are superb and the case studies are fantastic."
A. Rosas, Blue Waters Insures Corp
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Postgraduate Diploma / LL.M in International Maritime Law
The premier legal course for the maritime industry delivered solely by digital learning – develop your knowledge of the complexities of international trade and maritime law
Postgraduate Diploma – 18 months by digital learning / LL.M. continuation – 12 months by distance learning
High quality education in international trade and maritime law within the shipping industry and the overall commercial context in which those principles operate. This renowned programme of academic postgraduate study will develop your knowledge, understanding and application of international trade and maritime law, and will increase your understanding of how commercial trade ventures may give rise to legal issues. With English law being recognised internationally as a dominant legal system providing the basis for maritime and trade contracts, and with London as the single most important forum for settling disputes both through court litigation and arbitration, the World Maritime University and Lloyd’s Maritime Academy course is the ideal postgraduate course. The objective of this course is for the law to be studied in relation to practical application. The course brings together the intellectual rigour of academia with the experience of leading legal practitioners. It will deliver a high level of understanding and knowledge of the most critical aspects of international trade and maritime law whilst gaining a recognised qualification from an international university.
For further information, visit: www.lloydsmaritimeacademy.com/ml
Course Contents:
- An Introduction to the English Legal System
- International Trade Law: An Introduction to English Commercial Law and International Sales
- Bills of Lading Contracts
- Charterparty Contracts
- Marine Insurance Law
- Admiralty Law and General Average
- Payment and Finance for International Trade
- Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation
- Conflicts of Laws and Forum Shopping
Specialist Modules:
- Ship Finance Law
- Oil and Chemical Pollution
- European Union Competition Law in Relation to Shipping
- The Four Pillars of Maritime Regulation
LL.M:
- Researching Business Law
- Dissertation
Learners have the option to enrol straight for the LL.M or to enrol for the PGDip and then progress at a later date to LL.M (subject to entry requirements). Through research based study students are guided to develop an advanced understanding of a specialist area of maritime law whilst also developing their research and independent study skills plus substantiated critical argument.
Note: an LLB is required to be accepted onto the LL.M
Ideal for:
- Students who wish to acquire advanced education and expertise in international trade and maritime law.
- Students from a wide variety of commercial shipping backgrounds, both legal and non-legal including lawyers; those engaged in the shipping and trading industries; trading brokers; shipping/chartering organisations; salvage organisations; P&I Clubs; insurance; and banking.
