The masterclass is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of ship and crew management and, in particular, the latest iterations of the main contract forms used in this industry: SHIPMAN and CREWMAN. Revised in 2024 and 2025, respectively, attendees will learn about the updates and why the various changes made to the forms were necessary.
A number of key aspects of ship management will be covered, including the roles and responsibilities of ship managers and shipowners, financial aspects, insurance and liability issues. The course includes practical case studies and interactive sessions to enhance learning and application of the concepts discussed.
Discounts
A 10% group discount is available for registering 3 or more participants from the same company. It cannot be combined with any other discount.
What will you learn?
Some of the topics the course will cover are:
- The role of ship and crew management within the contractual structure of international trade.
- The role of English Law in ship and crew management contracts and dispute resolution.
- What are the respective obligations of managers and shipowners?
- Managers as agents vs. independent contractors.
- Financial nature of ship and crew management agreements – cost plus fee vs. lump sum structure.
- ETS and FuelEU Maritime – the importance of clauses; when is delegation possible – and when to do so?
- Insurance provisions, co-insurance, limitation of liability.
- SHIPMAN and CREWMAN as evergreen agreements; provisions on termination.
You will be taught by hand-picked industry experts involved in ship and crew management. The combination of theory, discussion and casework will make using the SHIPMAN and CREWMAN forms clearer and more manageable. The trainers will share valuable experiences and point participants towards practical solutions, which can be used on the job. The course will also facilitate networking between international shipping peers and enable long-term learning relationships between the participants.
Download SHIPMAN & CREWMAN Masterclass programme PDF
How will this course help your professional development?
The SHIPMAN and CREWMAN agreements are the benchmark for ship and crew management agreements – and the industry’s contracts of choice. With new iterations of the agreements published in 2024 and 2025, respectively, this course will enable attendees to equip themselves with the necessary knowledge to use the standard forms with the necessary confidence and focus on key aspects to be particularly mindful of in contract negotiations.
Some parties prefer to use SHIPMAN even when the agreement is only used for contracting crew management services and this course will assist you in identifying which contract form to use for which purpose, how each form works and what is meant by “best endeavours”, thereby helping you to understand and explain your own risks and exposure. You will be able to discuss issues such as predelivery management services, importance of environmental clauses in a ship management context and insurance related matters with your superiors, counterpart, P&I club or legal counsel.
Course certification
Participants will be given an option of taking a final assessment (open-book test) at the end of the course, and Certificate of Achievement will be issued with a grade (distinction, merit or pass). Those not taking the assessment will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Course materials
BIMCO issues electronic course files as an Adobe PDF file enabling you to make personal notes using a computer or tablet. Please bring a computer or tablet! All documentation and presentations will be in English.
Note
Lunch and coffee breaks are included in the course fee.
Accommodation and transportation are not included and must be arranged individually.
