The many different environmental policies affecting shipping have a direct impact on the operation of ships and those who work in the industry.  The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill has proven that environmental disasters can happen at any time and it is vital that those involved keep abreast of International, US and EU laws. 

Download your copy of the latest Environmental Regulation and Liability in Shipping course programme here.

This two day interactive seminar will examine the legislation that is being dealt with on a day to day basis.  Leading expert speakers will assess the detailed implications of individual areas of environmental policy and discuss how these will directly impact on your business. 

Whether delegates are new to this area or seeking to refresh existing knowledge, the expert panel of speakers will examine the legal framework; look at major cases of influence and offer advice and practical solutions.

What will be discussed during the Environmental Regulation and Liability in Shipping Seminar

Hear recent developments and ongoing work within the IMO

Examine recent EU and US policy changes in environmental regulation

Discuss the latest issues relating to emission of air polluting substances from ships

Address oil pollution from ships and offshore activities

Assess practical problems arising from the Bunkers Convention

Understand the HNS Convention and the 2010 Protocol

Discuss environmental concerns in the port industry

Analyse the IMO Convention on Ship Recycling

Explore ballast water management strategies

Debate legislation and new case law which might impose criminal liability

Assess the insurers role in the response 

Contribute to the practical workshop examining a typical incident scenario and explore potential pitfalls