Key Issues that will be addressed in this conference include understanding the implications of international conventions in relation to admiralty law, pollution and collisions and issues with regards to ship arrest. It also covers cargo claims, issues that may arise in delivery without Bills of Lading, the law if carriage of goods by sea which include the Hague and trading interests, marine pollution in Malaysia and ship financing. Maritime Arbitration in Malaysia is becoming increasingly important as court proceedings can be expensive and time consuming thus, emphasis will also be placed on Maritime Arbitration to allow participants to learn about arbitration proceeding, working with the arbitrators, drafting arbitration agreements and avoiding common pitfalls. Importance will also be placed on drafting ship building and crew contracts as well as emphasizing on maritime insurance covering the scope of the insurance, liabilities and limitations and claims procedures.

LexisNexis’ 2nd Annual Maritime Law & Practice conference is designed to address the issues above and to provide in-depth and up-to-date understanding of IMO conventions, drafting shipbuilding and crew contracts, insurance scope and policies, ship arrest, handling cargo claims and many more. This conference will help arm your organization with fundamental Maritime Law knowledge to overcome future challenges in the industry.

Where: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

When: March 17, 2009 - March 18, 2009

Container Ship At Dock

October 24, 2008
Four Seasons Hotel
Houston, Texas

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The 2009 Marine Law Symposium brings together international and national participants to develop  admiralty law, economic, and policy issues in developing marine renewable energy projects in the U.S.

The 2008 Marine Law Symposium is a Maritime Law conference focused on an importance issues faced by ocean managers, politicians, scientists and citizens concerned about our nation’s energy future:  the future of renewable energy from ocean resources.

When: TBD

Where: TBD

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The ²⁰⁰⁸ Marine Law Symposium brought together international and national participants to develop  admiralty law, economic, and policy issues in developing marine renewable energy projects in the U.S.

The 2008 Marine Law Symposium is a Maritime Law conference focused on an importance issues faced by ocean managers, politicians, scientists and citizens concerned about our nation’s energy future:  the future of renewable energy from ocean resources.

When: October 23-24, 2008

Maritime Law Powerpoint Presentations

• James R. Milkey and Tricia K. Jedele

• Andrew M. Hodgkin

• Thompson Webb III

• Janet Freedman

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* Learn about the conventions relating to ship arrest
* Discover the effectiveness of alternative remedies including freezing orders
* Attain an insight into the views of the P&I Club on ship arrest
* Understand the various jurisdictions
* Analyse the procedural requirements and when you can arrest a ship
* Examine the issues surrounding forum shopping
* Discuss the management of the arrest process

Plus

* Case study workshop on ship arrest
* Coverage of various ship arrest jurisdictions
* Comparison of jurisdictions on best and worst places to arrest a ship

Why you should attend:

Now in its 14th year, this Lloyd’s Maritime Academy seminar is an intensive two day programme, which will examine the challenges of obtaining security in a variety of jurisdictions around the globe.

Knowing where and when to arrest a ship, successfully obtaining security for shipping and the enforcement of awards is a key part of maritime law and practice. The leading faculty of experts in this field will consider ship arrest in South Africa, China, France, Gibraltar and the Netherlands. In addition, speakers will examine the increasing use of Rule B attachments in the US and managing crew issues in the event of an arrest.

The seminar will also include a practical workshop, looking at the difficulties of arresting ships, and allowing delegates to put the knowledge to practice.
Who should attend:

* Maritime lawyers
* In-house counsel
* Credit/Risk managers
* Claims managers
* P&I Clubs
* Shipowners/operators
* Credit controllers
* Insurance companies

Where: London, UK

When: December 1-2, 2008

* Examine ship building contracts and time and voyage charterparties
* Discuss international sale of goods, bills of lading and the Hague, Hague-Visby and Hamburg rules
* Explore collisions, liabilities for oil pollution and salvage
* Learn how to make hassle free insurance claims
* Receive advice on how to successfully resolve shipping disputes

Featuring case studies and practical sessions on:

* Ship building disputes
* Charterparties
* Cargo claims

“Very thorough, a great deal of material in a short time”
(HF, Cosco 2007)
Why you should attend:

Maritime law is complex and specialist. A good knowledge of the overall legal framework is essential to understanding and managing the risks and making the most of commercial opportunities.

The 2008 Maritime Law seminar is the perfect introduction covering both the business side of shipping (shipbuilding, charterparties, carriage of goods and international sale contracts), the ‘wet’ side (collisions, salvage, general average and oil pollution) as well as insurance claims, shipping disputes and ship arrest.

The expert panel will present detailed presentations and interactive case studies and will encourage participation so that you get the most of out of this course.

An ideal seminar both to develop and reinforce existing knowledge. This seminar is aimed at those new to the field of maritime law or in need of a refresher.
Who should attend:

* Charterers
* Ship brokers
* Maritime & insurance lawyers
* Claims executives
* Oil, chemical and other commodity companies
* Ship owners & managers
* Tug & salvage operators
* Government departments
* P&I clubs and insurance brokers
* Exporters

Where: London, England

When: November 17-19, 2008