This session will set the scene by proving a global economic outlook and consider global economic risks for shipping businesses today and in the short to medium term. 

These extended sessions will include coverage of competition law compliance and the dangers of getting it wrong, charterparty management in bad shipping markets, using FFAs to manage exposure, risk management practices and new SEC disclosure requirements as well as executive liability

Including claims issues for ore cargoes, collisions, fatigue cases and the UK Bribery Act plus crew competence issues in an era of qualified crew shortages

Srating the maritime terrorism threat, practical strategies for shipowners and insurance issues surrounding war risks and kidnap & ranson insuruance are included. 

Marpol, magic pipes and whistleblowers as well as the challenges for shipping companies in corporate social responsibility and social media 

This all important concluding session will provide highly practical insights into business continuty planning and crisis management strategies for shipowners and managers.