2 day intensive seminar on Latest Updates On Carriage Of Goods By Sea

30-31 Jul, 2025, Wyndham Grand Bangsar Kuala Lumpur

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JEREMY M JOSEPH

 

Jeremy M. Joseph is the Principal Partner at Joseph and Partners, a reputable Malaysian law firm specialising in maritime and commercial cases. He has been recognized by Legal 500 and Chambers Asia for 15 years as a Band 1 shipping lawyer.

 

Jeremy received a British Chevening Scholarship in 1996 and completed his Master of Law from the University of Southampton in 1997. He also holds a Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK.

 

Jeremy started his career as a marine insurance broker and worked as an Associate in Holman Fenwick & Willan Singapore and later in the Malaysian-associated office of Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP before founding Joseph and Partners in 2010. His firm has won several awards, including “Shipping Law Firm of the Year” from 2014-2016. In 2018, his firm handled many landmark maritime and insurance cases, including the high-profile arrest and sale of the superyacht Equanimity. He has also contributed to legal publications and presented at conferences worldwide.

 

Course Leader 2

 

MATTHEW JEROME VAN HUIZEN

 

Matthew Jerome Van Huizen is a Senior Associate at Joseph & Partners (Johor Bahru Branch office).

 

His practice focuses on shipping litigation including arrest and sale of vessels, bills of lading and charterparty disputes. He also advises on general maritime corporate matters including the drafting of Ship-Management, Sea-men Employment, and Joint-Venture contracts.

 

He has worked for a variety of clients, including shipowners, ship operators, charterers, P&I Clubs, shipyards, insurers, brokers, trading companies, freight forwarders, oil companies, and banks.


 

Venue Details

Wyndham Grand Bangsar Kuala Lumpur
1, Jalan Pantai Jaya Tower 3, Kuala Lumpur, 59200 MY,
Phone : +60322981888

https://wyndhamgrand bangsarkl.com.my/

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ADDRESS 
A-28-5, 28th Floor, Menara UOA Bangsar, 
No.5, Jalan Bangsar Utama 1, 
59000 Kuala Lumpur
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FOCUSING ON
  • Introduction To Shipping In Malaysia
  • Chartering Of Vessels
    - When And Why To Charter A Vessel
    - Types Of Charterparties
    - Characteristics & Differences Of Charter Types
    - Documentation Of Charterparties
  • Time Charters
  • Voyage Charters
  • Interaction With Bills Of Lading
  • Shipping Documents
  • Bills Of Lading Types
  • Role In International Trade
  • Functions Of Bills Of Lading
  • Documentation In Practice
  • Common Cargo Claim Problems
  • Insurance
  • Liner Shipping
  • International Conventions
  • Enforcement In Malaysia
OBJECTIVE
This Comprehensive 2-Day Seminar Delves Into The Malaysian Shipping Industry, Covering The Latest Updates On Key Aspects Such As Chartering Practices, Shipping Documentation, Cargo Claims, Marine Insurance And Legal Frameworks.
AFTER ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL RETURN TO YOUR JOB…
  1. Understanding The Roles, Responsibilities, And Liabilities Of Shipping Stakeholders (Shipowners, Charterers, Intermediaries).
  2. Navigating Charterparty Agreements And Bills Of Lading With Confidence.
  3. Mitigating Risks Through Insurance Strategies And Compliance With Regulations.
  4. Resolve Disputes Using Malaysian Legal
    Mechanisms (Admiralty Jurisdiction, Arbitration).
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
  • Shipping Professionals (Charterers, Brokers, Ship Operators).
  • Legal And Insurance Practitioners In Maritime Sectors.
  • Logistics And Trade Compliance Managers.
  • Government Officials Overseeing Port/Maritime Operations.
METHODOLOGY
  • Interactive Discussion With Real-World Case Studies (e.g., Red Sea War Risks, US-Malaysia Tariffs).
  • Group Discussions On Charterparty Negotiation And Cargo Claims.
  • Practical Exercises (e.g., Demurrage Calculation, Bills Of Lading Scrutiny).
  • Q&A Sessions With Experienced Shipping Lawyers.
DAY 1
9:00

INTRODUCTION TO SHIPPING IN MALAYSIA

  • Overview of Malaysian Shipping Market Conditions
  • Types of Shipping
  • Key Parties Involved in the Shipping Process
  • Role, Capabilities, and Limitations of:
  • Clients
  • Intermediaries
  • Services Provided: Scope, Limitations, and Responsibilities
10.45

CHARTERING OF VESSELS

 

WHEN AND WHY TO CHARTER A VESSEL

  • Situational Uses for Chartering
 

TYPES OF CHARTERPARTIES

  • Demise or Bareboat Charter
  • Time Charter
  • Voyage Charter
 

CHARACTERISTICS & DIFFERENCES OF CHARTER TYPES

  • Comparative Overview
 

DOCUMENTATION OF CHARTERPARTIES

  • Fixture Notes & Recaps
  • Charter Negotiation Process
  • Examination of Common Charter Forms
  • Choosing Appropriate Forms
  • Use of Standard Industry Forms
12.00

TIME CHARTERS

  • Obligations of Shipowners and Charterers
  • Use by Oil Majors (Esso, Shell, Petronas)
  • Key Contractual Obligations
  • Nomination of Ports
  • Issuing Orders & Seeking Indemnities
  • Withdrawal, Off-hire, and Redelivery
  • War Risks & Red Sea Implications
  • Impact of IMO 2023 Emissions Rules
1:00 Lunch
2:00

VOYAGE CHARTERS

  • Obligations of Shipowners and Charterers
  • Vessel Delivery and Arrival
  • Port Congestion, Surcharges, Force Majeure
  • Port vs Berth Charters
  • Rights and Duties:
  • At Loading Port
  • During Voyage
  • At Discharge Port
  • Laytime and Demurrage
  • Calculation of Demurrage
  • Cargo Liens and Detention
  • US-Malaysia Tariffs and Impact
3:45

INTERACTION WITH BILLS OF LADING

5:00 End of Day 1
DAY 2
9:00

SHIPPING DOCUMENTS

 

BILLS OF LADING TYPES

  • Shipped
  • House / Forwarders
  • Claused
  • Bills of Lading in Letters of Credit
  • What Banks Look For
 

ROLE IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE

  • Negotiability
  • Letter of Credit Issues
 

FUNCTIONS OF BILLS OF LADING

  • Contract of Carriage
  • Document of Title
  • Receipt for Goods
 

DOCUMENTATION IN PRACTICE

  • Originals vs Non-Negotiable Copies
  • Switch Bills of Lading
  • Backdating Issues
10.45

COMMON CARGO CLAIM PROBLEMS

  • Container Cargo Issues
  • Bulk Cargo Claims (Petroleum and Palm Oil)
  • Claims Against:
  • Forwarders
  • Port Operators
  • Dangerous Cargo
  • Common Types of Cargo Claims
12.00

INSURANCE

  • Risk Management Through Marine Insurance
  • Common Types of Insurance in Malaysia
  • Institute Cargo Clauses
  • P&I Clubs and Through Transport Club Cover
  • Insurance Coverage: Scope and Limitations
  • Steps in Making an Insurance Claim
1:00 Lunch
2:00

LINER SHIPPING

  • Container vs Conventional Shipping
  • Choosing the Right Carrier Class
  • Role of Freight Forwarders as Logistics Providers
  • Special Duties in Container Shipping
  • Packing Requirements
  • Container Stuffing
  • FCL vs LCL Cargo
  • Container Yard Issues
  • Cargo Consolidation at Freight Stations
 

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS

  • Regulation of Carriage Terms
  • Hague Rules and the Malaysian Carriage of Goods Act 2021
  • Overview of Other Conventions:
  • Hague-Visby Rules
  • Hamburg Rules
3:45

ENFORCEMENT IN MALAYSIA

  • Legal Actions in Malaysian Courts
  • Admiralty Jurisdiction
  • Ship Arrest
  • Mareva Injunctions
  • Limitation of Liability
  • Territorial Issues in Sabah and Sarawak
  • Maritime Arbitration:
  • Types and Processes
  • Choice of Forum
  • Role of Experts and Lawyers
5:00 End of Course