The Offshore, Project and Heavylift Masterclass Online is a series of 10 online sessions delivered over 5 days. Each day will run for 150 minutes with a short break in between. It provides an integrated understanding of the contractual complexities involved in the multi-model transportation of super-size cargoes and the management of commercial and contractual risks and liabilities.
Discounts
10% group discount is available for registering 3 or more participants from the same company.
What will you learn?
Some of the topics you will cover:
- Overview of the most commonly used contracts in the offshore and heavy lift sector
- Principles of English contract law and their relevance to the contracts
- Dealing with disputes
- Knock-for-knock and general issues of insurance.
Dates and topics
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Monday 24 August 2026 |
Session 1 Principles of English contract law and their relevance to project and heavylift contracts |
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Session 2 Multi-contract projects |
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Tuesday 25 August 2026 |
Session 3 Knock-for-knock and general issues of insurance |
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Session 4 Commercial/practical introduction to SUPPLYTIME 2017 |
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Wednesday 26 August 2026 |
Session 5 ASVTIME/WINDTIME
Mid‑Course Quiz |
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Session 6 TOWCON/TOWHIRE 2008/2021
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Thursday 27 August 2026 |
Session 7 HEAVYCON 2007 |
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Session 8 HEAVYLIFTVOY I |
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Friday 28 August 2026
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Session 9 HEAVYLIFTVOY II |
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Session 10 Case study on multi contract issues: Navigating issues and tensions between BIMCO forms and specialist contracts in offshore energy asset projects |
Participants will engage in a scenario-based exercise grounded in real-world examples. This exercise will highlight the common issues and tensions between BIMCO forms and specialist contracts during the construction and maintenance of offshore energy assets. |
Starting time (for all sessions)
12:00 UTC
14:00 CEST
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Why choose to participate?
Apart from the practical considerations and the important voyage planning that arise in relation to heavy lift cargoes, there are also some very specific and distinct contractual needs in this trade. To assist those entering into charter parties for heavy lift cargoes and identifying suitable terms to govern their contracts of carriage, BIMCO has produced a range of documents, which today spans the entire industry, the following will be explained during the course:
- SUPPLYTIME 2017
- HEAVYCON 2007/HEAVYLIFTVOY
- TOWCON 2008/2021 & TOWHIRE 2008/2021
- PROJECTCON
- BARGEHIRE 2008
You will be taught by hand-picked industry experts who have built a career out of solving complicated Offshore, Project and Heavylift issues. The combination of theory, discussion and casework will make the complexity Offshore, Project and Heavylift issues clear and 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 relationships between the participants.
The masterclass is aimed at all practitioners involved in maritime transportation, who wish to boost their expert knowledge and become proficient in Offshore, Project and Heavylift.
Course certification
Participants will be given an option of taking a final assessment (an 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.
