Logistics & Shipping · Professional · Corporate
MLSSFF
Maritime Law & Shipping Contracts
Logistics & Shipping
Professional level
10 Modules
40 Topics
Corporate
In-house or live virtual
Certification
Blue Ocean Academy certificate
MLSSFF
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About the MLSSFF Program
Shipping disputes usually start with a contract clause nobody read closely. The program covers the legal framework of carriage by sea, bills of lading, charterparties, liability regimes, cargo claims and dispute resolution. Participants review real clauses and work through practical scenarios. Delivered in-house at the client's premises or live virtual, it helps commercial, chartering and logistics teams read shipping contracts properly, negotiate terms that hold up, and manage disputes with fewer surprises.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the legal framework governing carriage by sea
- Apply bill of lading functions in practice
- Evaluate charterparty terms and their commercial effect
- Identify liability limits under major carriage regimes
- Manage cargo claims within contractual time limits
- Assess risk allocation in shipping contract clauses
- Handle disputes through negotiation, arbitration or courts
- Implement contract review practices for shipping documents
What you take away
Skills You'll Build
Contract clause analysis
Charterparty review
Liability assessment
Dispute handling
Core Topics
Who Is This Program For?
Chartering executives
Negotiate charterparty terms with clear understanding
Shipping operations managers
Apply contract terms during live voyages
Freight forwarders
Handle bills of lading correctly
Commercial and contracts managers
Spot risky clauses before signature
Claims and insurance staff
Manage cargo claims within time limits
Port and terminal managers
Understand liability across the carriage chain
What's Included?
Delivery at your premises or live virtual for commercial and operations teams- Clause review sessions using your own shipping contracts
- Participant workbook, clause checklists and digital materials
- Certificate of completion issued by Blue Ocean Academy
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Corporate training terms and scheduling policies apply
Course Outline
- Sources of maritime law
- International conventions and national law
- Parties in a sea carriage transaction
- Scope of the program
Every participant receives a Blue Ocean Academy certificate of completion
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