
HELMC – ICS Greek Branch / Certificate in Marine Bunker Claims
7 October @ 19:30 - 16 October @ 21:30

Dates: 07, 09, 14 & 16 October 2025
Duration: 4 Online Sessions
Hours: 19:30 – 21:30 (GMT +3)
Fees: 400 € (Including tuition fees, CIS Book & reading material)
ICS Members are eligible to a discount 20% on all HMC Professional Maritime Seminars.
ABOUT THE SEMINAR
This seminar aims to equip maritime professionals with practical knowledge and legal insight into handling bunker-related disputes. It focuses on the commercial, technical, and regulatory aspects of marine fuel supply and provides guidance on minimizing risk and resolving claims effectively.
SPECIFIC AREAS COVERED
1. Introduction to the Bunker Supply Market
2. Delivery Procedures and Best Practices
3. Compliance with MARPOL Annex VI and EU Sulphur Regulations
4. Evidence Collection & Documentation
5. Charterparty Implications
6. Claims Handling & Insurance Aspects
7. Case Studies
– Analysis of “bad bunker” claims from both Owner and Charterer perspectives
– Mitigating legal risks when purchasing bunkers; lessons from the OW Bunker collapse
8. Workshop/Interactive Session
IDEAL FOR:
Shipowners, Operators, and Technical Managers, Chartering and Operations professionals, Legal and Insurance professionals, P&I Club representatives, Bunker traders and suppliers,
Maritime consultants and surveyors, anyone involved in the commercial or technical management of ships