Masterclass on Cargo Insurance & Claims

18 Dec, 2025, Wyndham Grand Bangsar Kuala Lumpur

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Course Leader 1

 

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

Prof Dr Irwin Ooi Ui Joo, Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam

 

Dr Irwin Ooi Ui Joo is currently a Professor of Maritime and Transport Law at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Before returning to Malaysia in 2001, he was at the Department of Maritime Studies and International Transport, at the University of Wales, Cardiff, for almost a decade. He is the author of multiple volumes of Halsbury Laws of Malaysia on various aspects of Maritime, Shipping, Transport and Insurance Law. He has been consulted by various Ministries, multinational companies and international organisations (such as the OECD, ASEAN, ARISE Plus and UNESCAP) on maritime, shipping, trade and competition law issues. In addition to his involvement on the Editorial Boards of several international law and maritime business journals, Dr Ooi finds the time to write web articles for the International Malaysian Society of Maritime Law (IMSML) and also contributes as the Coach of UiTM’s various Moot Teams.

 

He describes himself as a logistician who dabbles in laws governing the logistics and supply chain. Dr Ooi is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (Selangor Section). He also confesses to being a ‘tree-hugger’ and is one of the founding members of the Malaysian Association for the Public Advocacy of Nature (MAPAN).

 

Dr Ooi currently teaches Opinion Writing (full time) at UiTM and Carriage of Good by Sea (part time) at UM.

Venue Details

Wyndham Grand Bangsar Kuala Lumpur
NO 1, JALAN PANTAI JAYA, TOWER 3, 59200 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA,
Phone : 03-2298 1888

https://wyndhamgrand bangsarkl.com.my/

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FOCUSING ON
  • Current Issues in Marine Cargo Risks & Claims
  • Types of Cargo Damage – Legal and evidentiary considerations
  • Marine Insurance Policies – ICC Clauses A, B, and C, Open Covers, and policy exceptions
  • Practical Challenges in Claims Recovery
  • Claiming Under the Policy – Burden of proof, documentation, exclusions
  • Admiralty Court & Maritime Arbitration Procedures
  • Strategic Case Preparation & Risk Mitigation
  • Common Pitfalls in Claims & Defence Tactics
  • Case Studies and Group Discussions with actual judgments, video clips, and legal arguments
OBJECTIVE

Safeguard Your Cargo. Protect Your Profits. Master the Claims Process.

This intensive one-day masterclass equips logistics professionals, shipping executives, legal advisors, and insurance stakeholders with the legal, commercial, and practical know-how to confidently manage marine cargo losses and insurance claims.

Whether you’re handling damaged goods, delayed shipments, or denied claims, you’ll gain clear, actionable strategies to respond swiftly and recover effectively — in Court, arbitration, or through insurance channels.

AFTER ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL RETURN TO YOUR JOB…
  1. Understanding Legal Frameworks Governing Marine Cargo And Insurance.
  2. Identifying And Responding Quickly To Cargo Damage Or Loss Incidents.
  3. Navigating Claims Procedures With Insurers Effectively.
  4. Interpreting Cargo Policies And Applying Relevant Coverage Clauses.
  5. Taking Strategic Steps To Minimise Disputes And Losses.
  6. Recognising And Mitigating Fraud Risks In Marine Cargo Claims.
  7. Preparing A Successful Claim Or Defence For Litigation Or Arbitration.
  8. Making Informed Decisions On When To Pursue Legal Action.
  9. Collaborating More Effectively With Freight Forwarders, Insurers, And Legal Teams.
  10. Taking Control Of Your Cargo Risk Strategy With Confidence.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Professionals involved in:
• Shipping, Trade & Logistics
• Marine Insurance & Underwriting
• Freight Forwarding & Port Operations
• Legal & Risk Management
• Manufacturing, Import/Export, Finance & Credit Control
• Banking, Claims Handling & Surveying
• Ship Owning, Chartering & Agency

Ideal for: Managers, Executives, Advisors, Legal Counsels, Underwriters, Claims Officers, Port & Maritime Authorities, Trade Development Officers, and Shipping Line Personnel.

METHODOLOGY
Highly interactive sessions combining:
• Expert-led lectures
• Real case studies and legal authorities
• Video presentations of actual proceedings
• Group discussions and Q&A
• Practical checklists and templates for claims handling
COURSE CONTENT
9:00

Session 1: Current Landscape & Emerging Risks in Shipping

  • • Shipping Post-2020: Trends and Shifts
    • Pandemic, Global Disruption & Supply Chain Resilience
    • Ever Given and the Suez Canal Crisis
    • Trade Wars: Impact on Shipping
    • Russia-Ukraine War, Middle East Tensions & Maritime Security
    • Sanctions and their Practical Implications
10.45

Session 2: Understanding Cargo Damage & Legal Recovery Challenges

  • Types of Cargo Damage: Real Case Examples
  • Marine Cargo Claims and International Conventions
    o Hague Rules, Hague-Visby Rules, Hamburg Rules
  • Air Cargo Claims:
    o Warsaw Convention & Malaysian Carriage by Air Act 1974
  • Inland Transport Challenges:
    o Documentation, clean receipts, and identity of contracting parties
  • Legal and Practical Problems in Recovering Losses
    o Time limits, due notice, limitation issues
    o Common misconceptions and procedural pitfalls
    o Unseaworthiness
    o General Average and Salvage
1:00 Lunch
2:00

Session 3: Marine Insurance – Scope, Duties, and Pitfalls

  • Insurance Clauses and Coverage:
    o Institute Cargo Clauses (A), (B), (C)
    o Marine Open Cover Policies
  • Scope of “All Risks” Cover and Common Exclusions
  • Policy Exceptions and Inherent Vice
  • Utmost Good Faith and Disclosure Obligations
  • Why Some Claims Succeed (and Others Don’t)
  • Common Mistakes in Insurance Claims
  • Claim Documentation & Duty of the Assured:
    o Minimising losses and preserving rights
3:45

Session 4: Pursuing Claims – Litigation, Arbitration & Case Studies

  • Marine Insurance and Cargo Claims:
    o Court or Arbitration? Strategic Considerations
    o Admiralty Jurisdiction of Malaysian Courts
    o Role of the UK Supreme Courts Act 1981
    o Ship Arrest: Procedure, & Security for Claims
    o Maritime Liens and Role of P&I Clubs
  • Arbitration vs Court: Strategy, Case Management & Hearings
    o Arbitrator’s Role, Preparing Witnesses, Handling Evidence
  • Practical Case Studies:
    o Containerised Cargo (FCL/NVOCC, package limitations)
    o Bulk Cargo Claims (shortage, contamination, tank cleaning)
5:00 End of Course