BIMCO is pleased to support the Ship Management: Risks, Disputes & Practical Solutions Executive Briefing, taking place on 20 October 2026 at Marina One West Tower, Singapore. Organised by Conference Connection and hosted by Rajah & Tann Asia LLP, the one-day event will bring together ship managers, shipowners, legal practitioners, insurers, claims specialists and maritime professionals to explore the evolving legal, contractual and operational challenges facing the ship management sector.
As regulatory scrutiny and commercial pressures continue to increase, ship managers are playing an ever more critical role in managing risk, ensuring compliance and safeguarding operational performance. The programme will examine a wide range of issues including cargo claims, crew management responsibilities, casualty response, sanctions compliance, cyber security risks, ESG obligations and dispute resolution. Particular emphasis will be placed on the practical use of BIMCO's SHIPMAN and CREWMAN agreements and how these standard forms can help allocate responsibilities and mitigate legal exposure.
BIMCO's Indu Chitran, Maritime Lawyer, Commercial Risk & Standard Contracts, will participate in an Executive Panel Discussion on “The Evolving Role of the Ship Manager: Navigating Risk, Regulation & Operational Excellence.” Drawing on BIMCO's work in developing and updating industry-standard contracts and clauses, she will contribute perspectives on emerging regulatory developments, contractual risk management and practical solutions for today's ship management industry.
The briefing will feature presentations from leading maritime lawyers and industry practitioners, supported by practical case studies designed to help participants strengthen contractual protections, improve compliance frameworks and better manage operational risks in an increasingly complex maritime environment.
Participation is offered on a complimentary basis, subject to registration approval.
