This course gives you a practical introduction to offshore construction contracts, covering key standard forms, scope of work, technical specifications, drawing approval, class requirements and change procedures. You will learn about design risk, delay mechanisms such as force majeure and liquidated damages, and indemnity and liability regimes including knock‑for‑knock. The programme also addresses WELCAR/WINDCAR insurance, post‑completion defects, warranties and case studies. By the end of the day, you will understand the core contractual, legal and practical issues in managing offshore construction projects.
Discounts
A 10% group discount is available for registering three or more participants from the same company.
Participants signing up to both the Offshore Construction Contracts Seminar on 1 June 2026 and Shipbuilding Contracts Seminar on 2 June 2026 will be able to benefit from a 10% discount (in addition to a group discount, if applicable). If you wish to sign up for both courses, please send an email to training@bimco.org and we will sign you up and ensure that you receive the applicable discount.
What will you learn?
- The nature of offshore construction contracts, including key terminology, standard forms and the tendering and negotiation process
- The scope of work under offshore construction contracts, including technical specifications, drawings and drawing approval, hierarchy of documents, class requirements and modifications/change orders
- Design risk considerations, including the design process, FEED, design verification, late discovery of design defects and owner‑furnished equipment
- Delay mechanisms, including force majeure, the prevention principle, permissible delays, liquidated damages and rights of termination for excessive delay
- Indemnity and limitation of liability clauses, including knock‑for‑knock regimes, damage to the facility under construction, consequential loss and gross negligence/wilful misconduct carve‑outs
- Insurance arrangements in offshore construction, including WELCAR/WINDCAR coverage, insured parties, claim rights, effects of policy breaches, defective parts and series loss clauses
- Liability for post‑completion defects, including warranty clauses, recurring breakdowns, fundamental design defects and warranty claim case studies
- Practical application through case studies integrated throughout the programme
Why choose to participate?
This one‑day course provides a clear and practical introduction to offshore construction contracts. It offers a structured overview of the key standard forms, scope of work and essential elements such as technical specifications, drawings and approval processes, class requirements and change procedures.
Participants will gain insight into insurance arrangements like WELCAR and WINDCAR, post‑completion defects and warranties, and will work through practical case studies to apply the concepts in real‑world scenarios.
You will be taught by experienced industry specialists who bring extensive knowledge from drafting, negotiating, and managing offshore construction projects. They will share practical guidance you can apply directly in your day‑to‑day work.
The course is designed for professionals involved in offshore construction from legal, commercial, technical or project‑management roles who wish to strengthen their understanding of the contractual, legal and practical considerations that shape successful offshore construction projects.
How will this course help your professional development?
Understanding offshore construction contracts is essential in a field where the financial stakes are high and disputes are common. A clear grasp of how risks and responsibilities are allocated helps prevent unnecessary disagreements.
This course will equip you to recognise key challenges early on, from technical specifications and drawing approval to design risk, class requirements and change procedures. You will also learn about delay mechanisms such as force majeure and liquidated damages, as well as indemnity and liability regimes, knock‑for‑knock arrangements and WELCAR/WINDCAR insurance.
By the end of the day, you will have a stronger understanding of the core contractual, legal and practical issues in offshore construction projects, enabling you to assess risks effectively and navigate the process with greater confidence.
Course materials
BIMCO issues electronic course files as a 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.
