SHIP SALVAGE & WRECK REMOVAL

INTRODUCTION

Incidents are inevitable and emergency procedures are of an unpredictable nature. The new environmental requirements and the direct involvement of the state authorities in an incident, requires companies to be well prepared to respond in such events. Many shipping casualties require recovery of the vessel and/or cargo and bunkers and there are needs for providing apt knowledge and professional advice to professionals directly involved in the industry as regards ship salvage and wreck removal.

The participants of this course will gain considerable expertise in marine salvage and wreck removal operations. The course will understudy SCRs (Special Casualty Representatives), SCOPIC (Special Compensation P & I Clause), LOF (Lloyd’s Open Form) etc and their implications on the salvage and wreck removal industry.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Acquire a better understanding and practical knowledge in the complexities of salvage, general average, wreck removal and places of refuge.
• Share expertise and insights on a variety of topics related to the contractual and operational requirements of salvage incidents
• Review the current challenges in wreck removal operations
• Review international legal framework on liability and compensation.

COURSE OUTLINE

DAY 1 – INTRODUCTION TO SHIP SALVAGE

• International Marine Law
• Salvage & Emergency Response
• Salvage – What’s next?
• First Aid Kit when a casualty occurs.
• Notable Salvage operations
• Challenges facing the salvage industry

DAY 2 – SCOPIC CLAUSE AND SALVAGE CONVENTIONS

• What is SCOPIC Clause?
• SCOPIC and the SCR – The International Salvage Union
• LOF (Lloyd’s Open Form)
• Principles of General Average
• Alternative Agreements
  • Japanese form of salvage agreement
  • The Turkish salvage agreement
  • The Beijing form
  • The Russian Federation standard form of salvage contract
  • The German Form or ‘Hamburg form’

DAY 3 – WRECKAGE REMOVAL

• Wreck Law
• Understanding Wreck removal operations
• Importance of wreck removal operations
• The impact of the Nairobi Convention

 DAY 4 – WRECK REMOVAL INSURANCE

• Who is responsible for what?
• P&I and Wreck Removal
• When does a ship become a wreck?
• Review wreck removal contracts
• Update on recent wreck removal incidents

DAY 5 – IMO Guidelines on Places of Refuge and the EU Operational Guidelines

• The Coastal State And The Salvor

Who Should Attend?

• Shipping Companies: Ship-owners and Management
• Professional Salvors and Cargo owners
• Hull and machinery underwriters and P&I insurers.
• Inspection: Superintendent, Fleet Manager, Chief Operating Officer;
• Quality: Quality/Environmental Manager
• Maritime Authorities Officers
• Crewing: Crewing Manager, Assistance;

Delivery Method: This will include combine lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will also understand the theoretical and practical knowledge of the topic.

Venue: London

Duration: 1 week

Course Date: Oct 7th – 11^th 2024