HEAVY LIFT CONTRACTS WORKSHOP

HEAVY LIFT
CONTRACTS
WORKSHOP
17TH NOVEMBER 2014
SUNTEC SINGAPORE
CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE
HEAVYCON
PROJECTCON
HEAVYLIFTVOY
Project Forwarders, Ship Brokers and Owners
Chartering Contracts For
Project Cargo
Break Bulk Cargo
Presented by BIMCO
www.power-lift.net
HEAVYLIFTVOY
HEAVYLIFTVOY
HEAVYLIFTVOY, which was adopted by BIMCO’s Documentary Committee in June
2009, has been developed in response to demand from heavy lift operators work
ing in the mid-sized “lift on/lift off and roll on/roll off” sector for a dedicated con
tract for their trade dealing with the carriage of on- and under-deck specialist
cargo.
TOPICS COVERED
Origins of HEAVYLIFTVOY
Who should use HEAVYLIFTVOY
The key clauses and provisions
Maurice Thompson
Partner
Clyde & Co LLP
Maurice heads Clyde & Co's Australian maritime and offshore practice, splitting his time between Melbourne, Perth and Singapore. He
has 22 years experience advising clients in the shipping, offshore
construction and offshore oil & gas industries domestically and internationally. His practice comprises a broad spectrum of contentious
and non-contentious matters, from advising on offshore tender
terms and risk analysis, to running disputes arising from marine ventures in this sector.
SPECIALTIES
Offshor Tender Terms, Oil and Gas, Risk Analysis
PROJECTCON
PROJECTCON
PROJECTCON is a specially designed charter party for the tug and barge sector. It
is designed to provide a single contractual platform to govern the entire commercial adventure involved in the use of a barge and tug to transport special or projects cargoes.
TOPICS COVERED
Origins of PROJECTCON
Who should use PROJECTCON
The key clauses and provisions
Gerald Yee
Partner, Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore JLV
Director, Clasis LLC
Gerald has litigated a large portfolio of major shipping cases, involving
collisions, salvage claims, insurance claims, carriage of goods by sea and
cargo claims. His portfolio of contentious shipping work includes admiralty enforcement, litigation of cargo claims, oil and gas disputes for
well-known oil majors, contracts of affreightment, marine insurance and
P&L matters.
PROJECT SHIPPING CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Pre-negotiation: the importance of preparation and advice;
How to negotiate key provisions and avoid impasse;
Tips to optimise your business relationship in the long-term.
HEAVYCON 2007
HEAVYCON and the knock-for-knock liability regime
HEAVYCON 2007 is a “knock for knock” contract designed primarily for the
semi-submersible vessels serving the super heavy lift market where cargoes are
almost exclusively carried on deck and are, in most cases, sole cargoes.
TOPICS COVERED
The basic principle of "Knock for Knock"
The "Knock for Knock" regime
in HEAVYCON 2007
Consider some of the key differences
between HEAVYCON and HEAVYCON 2007
Who should use HEAVYCON 2007
Instructor
Maurice Thompson, Partner, Clyde & Co LLP
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
Project Cargo Forwarders and Break Bulk Charterers
Operators of Tugs, Barges and Heavy Lift Vessels
Port Agencies, Break Bulk and Ro/Ro Shipping Lines
Heavy Lift and Project Supply Chain Professionals
WHY PARTICIPATE
Learn about Heavy Lift and Project Contracts
Gain Practical Guidance
Avoid Costly Mistakes by Managing Risk
Get Your Certificate
Excellent Networking
AGENDA
AGENDA
08:30 - 08:55
Registration
08:55 - 09:00
Opening Remarks
09:00 - 09:30
BIMCO Documentary Work - Contracts and Clauses
09:30 - 10:30
HEAVYLIFTVOY
10:30 - 11:00
Break
11:00 - 12:30
PROJECTCON
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch Break / Networking
13:30 - 15:00
HEAVYCON and the Knock-for-Knock Liability Regime
15:00 - 15:30
Break
15:30 - 16:30
NEGOTIATING SHIPPING CONTRACTS - Risk and Pitfalls
THE WORKSHOP INCLUDES
Q&A sessions
Coffee Breaks
Lunch
Free visitor pass to PowerLogistics Asia 2014 Exhibition
FEES**
Regular
Early Bird
Regular
USD 990
USD 850*
GPLN / BIMCO Members
USD 850
USD 790*
*Early bird discount valid until July 31, 2014 (subject to full prepayment of course fees)
*Additional charges of USD 35 apply for international bank transfer
*Anyone making own arrangements does so on his own risk and we will not entertain
any claims for refund for arrangements made with 3rd parties.
VENUE
REGISTRATION
Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Contact Felix Schrick
1 Raffles Boulevard Suntec City
E-mail: felix.schrick@power-lift.net
Singapore 039593
Phone: +66 (0)2 714 2256
Meeting Room 303
Or sign up at www.power-lift.net