Foundation Diploma in Tanker Charterparties - distance education course

A comprehensive exposition and in-depth analysis of key concepts, practices and strategies involved in tanker chartering.

Take your tanker charters knowledge to the next level with this distance learning Foundation Diploma training course, delivered over six months. As well as providing a solid understanding of the contractual foundation to a tanker charterparty, the course examines the practical stages involved in tanker chartering, including issues such as dangerous cargoes and pollution.

Undertake this tanker chartering course and enhance your knowledge by gaining a deeper understanding of:

• How charters are formed and what their terms are
• How to manage cargo claims, damage to the vessel
• How to manage vetting and inspections
• The particulars of off-hire and performance
• The application of the Hague and Hague Visby rules
• How disputes can be successfully resolved

The Foundation Diploma in Tanker Charterparties course syllabus and fees can be downloaded by clicking here.

Ten study modules are delivered over 26 weeks, with breaks for holidays, extra study time and assignment preparation. Full tutorial support is delivered via the online learning management system.

Topics covered in this chartering course include:

• Vetting
• Laytime and Laycan
• Vessel Loading and Discharging
• The Charter Period
• Off-Hire and Performance
• Pollution and Financial Responsibility
• Cargo
• Dispute Resolution

For further syllabus details of the Foundation Diploma in Tanker Charterparties syllabus, click here or the 'Course Content' tab above.

We also offer tutor supported self study courses on Time Charterparties, Voyage Charterparties and Admiralty Law and Practice.