Managing Maritime Accidents and Casualties SEMINAR Tuesday 26th - Wednesday 27th January 2010 Prospero House, London Maritime accidents and casualties, whether caused by machine failure, explosions, fires, groundings or collisions, can happen at any time. Handling the situation and tackling the aftermath of incidences can be expensive and result in time-consuming complications. This seminar will take you through the entire process! Understand the specific roles of all parties involved in an accident and learn how to handle the incident. To manage the process effectively is important to ensure that any further complications are avoided.
Answers to the complexities of handling accidents and casualties: • • • • • •
Study the implications of human error Examine General Average, transshipment and salvage following a casualty Explore modern investigation techniques used in shipping accidents Tackle fires and explosions - unravelling complications Analyse expert evidence and working through investigation reports Consider the operational challenges for salvage operators
Interactive Workshop: Preventing your opponent from securing documents that can be used against you in court. Practical sessions • • • • •
Learn how to prevent your opponent from securing documents that can be used against you in court What are you entitled to claim in damages? Interpreting investigation and casualty reports The role of the media Contractual and operational challenges for salvage operations
Practical and legal advice on accident management
Managing Maritime Accidents and Casualties sixth annual seminar provides an opportunity to be fully briefed on accident and casualty management including key elements of the investigation procedure. Through practical workshop sessions and discussions, speakers will give examples of how to best manage the investigation process, the importance of handling the situation, sharing vital evidence, dealing with claims, technical complications, the law and media complications following any disaster. Through case studies and workshops, each session will enable participants to gain knowledge of the very latest techniques in handling and investigating major maritime accidents. Attend this seminar to understand the level of care needed when creating documents after an accident. Learn how to interpret investigation and casualty reports and how to avoid the court and resolve disputes.
Essential training for: • • • • • • • • • •
Shipowners/operators Ship managers Charterers Marine underwriters Maritime lawyers Maritime administrations Class societies Fleet managers Emergency services Port state officials
11 Hours CPD: The Solicitors Regulation Authority "A good all round seminar, ideal for beginners and a refresher for the more long in the tooth mariners"
Contact Information Lloyd's Maritime Academy 69-77 Paul Street London, EC2A 4LQ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 20 7017 5510 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7107 4981 Email:
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