Dates: 17, 19, 24 & 27 November 2025
Duration 4 Sessions
Hours 19:30 – 21:30 (GMT +2)
Fees: 400 € (Including tuition fees & reading material)

ICS Members are eligible to a discount 20% on all HMC Professional Maritime Seminars

ABOUT THE SEMINAR
A comprehensive seminar designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in the art of handling and settling marine claims. This four-session online seminar is packed with real-world case studies and practical examples, presented by industry experts.
 
SPECIFIC AREAS COVERED

Introduction to Marine Claims

• Brief Overview of Marine Claims
• Importance of Understanding Marine Risk & Types
• Shipowners’ Insurance Needs

Marine Insurance Basics

• The Role of Insurance Brokers
• Types of Insurance Markets
• Understanding and Managing Marine Claims
• Importance of Maintaining Claims Records

Hull & Machinery Claims

• Perils Insured Against in Hull & Machinery Insurance
• Deductibles in Marine Insurance
• Constructive Total Loss & Abandonment
• Case Study: Analyzing “Reasonable Cost of Repairs”

General Average, Salvage & Sue and Labour

• Explanation of General Average
• Handling Claims in General Average
• Salvage Operations: No Cure – No Pay and Contractual Agreements
• Understanding Sue and Labour Expenses
• Practical Case Study on General Average or Salvage Scenario

Shipowners’ Liabilities

• Liability Scenarios in Collision Situations
• Legal Aspects of Crew, Passenger, and Other Person Liabilities
• Insurance Coverage for Shipowners’ Liabilities
• Case Studies Illustrating Liability Claims

The seminar is delivered in English.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Professional Development Opportunities & Skills Development
• Enhanced Understanding of Marine Claims
• Networking and Industry Insights
• Certificate of Participation

IDEAL FOR

Ship managers, Claims Executives & Advisors, Claims assistants & handlers, Insurance Executives & Brokers, Underwriters, Operations & Chartering Executives, Lawyers and Legal executives.