Voyage Chartering is a foundational activity within the shipping industry whereby a shipowner hires out the use of their vessel to a charterer. Effective collaboration between parties is vital for seamless vessel operations and cargo delivery.
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Canada Branch is excited to present the inaugural Voyage Chartering Essentials course. The one-day seminar Voyage Chartering Essentials course will provide you with a practical understanding of full life cycle of voyage chartering activities.
Workshop Schedule
08:30 Coffee and Networking
09:00 Session 1: Introduction to Voyage Chartering
10:15 Session 2: Legal Framework and Contractual Aspects
11:30 Session 3: Commercial and Operational Considerations
12:30 Lunch Break – included with registration
13:30 Session 4: Risk Management and Financial Aspects
14:45 Session 5: Case Studies and Practical Applications
Speakers:
Mr. Punit Oza is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and currently the President of the Institute. Punit is a lecturer at Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Academy, Singapore Management University (SMU), Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Business School, Copenhagen Business School & Bayes Business. Punit is a trainer for BIMCO and also teaches Dry Cargo Chartering & Shipping Business at the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Singapore Branch.
Punit has over 30 years of experience in Dry Bulk Shipping. He also served as the Executive Director of Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration.
Punit holds a Masters in Shipping, Trade and Finance from Bayes (previously CASS) Business School, UK and a LLB and Post Graduate Diploma in Maritime Law from University of London.
Mr. Luis Bernat is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and currently the International Chairman of the Institute. An accomplished shipping executive with over 48 years of expertise in dry reefer and chemical parcel tanker shipping, and project cargo within the dry cargo and chemical tankers.
Luis’s years of experience across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East includes commercial and operational assignments that provides him with invaluable insight into global shipping operations.
Luis is a regular presenter for the ICS as part of its Professional Shipping education.
Date: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Labatt Hall (Room #1700), Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
Coffee, light lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Registration
