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International Bills of Lading

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“Stimulating, focused review of the key issues arising in this area of law and practice”

A Welz, Solicitor and Master Mariner, Mills & Co

Scenario based practical workshops to provide

solutions to your Bills of Lading questions

Attend this seminar to:

n Utilise industry speaker expertise to gain

an understanding of the complexities

surrounding a Bill of Lading

n Explore in detail the function of a Bill of

Lading and examine the impact of how it

is used on operations

n Review key issues in international

regulation and consider the implications

for compliance in commercial practices

n Assess best practice use of Bills of Lading

to avoid disputes

Maximise your learning with focused and practical sessions including:

Tuesday 25 – Thursday 27 June 2013, Bonhill House, London

The essential guide to understanding the function, practicalities and commercial complexities of a Bill of Lading

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Chairman’s Tutorial: In depth explanation to enable you to understand the background, structure and context of a Bill of Lading

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Practical Workshop: Work through factual scenarios to gain a clearer idea of the liabilities and rights detailed in Bills of Lading as a contract of carriage

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International Bills of Lading



Day One: Tuesday 25 June 2013

09.00 Registration and Ice Breaker Breakfast Join us for breakfast to meet other attendees and

mingle with your peers 09.30 QUICK FIRE EXCHANGE

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During this session you will have the opportunity to introduce yourself and learn about your fellow delegates, as well as share your personal objectives for the seminar

09.40 CHAIRMAN’S TUTORIAL

Bills of Lading: Understanding the background, structure and context

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n The part played by Bills of Lading in the overall contractual structure relating to the carriage of goods by sea

n The three functions of Bills of Lading: receipts, contracts of carriage and documents of title

n Which is the governing contract of carriage? Bill of Lading or charterparty?

n The legal impact of alternative documents such as the Sea Waybill and the non-negotiable cargo receipt

n The effect of charterparty terms on the Bill of Lading Professor Richard Williams, SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

10.45 Coffee break

11.00 Detailing the function of the Bill of Lading as a receipt

n Quantity or weight of cargo and the enforceability of “quantity/weight unknown” clauses

n The meaning and effect of “shipped in apparent good order and condition”

n A review of the “Sea Success” case and its impact on the clausing of Bills of Lading

n Letters of Indemnity - do they work? n Containerisation problems Andrew Preston, Partner, CLYDE & CO. LLP

12.15 Who is the carrier? Ironing out the ambiguities n Owners’ or charterers’ Bills? n Demise clauses/bareboat charters n Signatures on Bills n Practical examples of voyages Colin Chung, Senior Associate, CLYDE & CO. LLP

13.00 Lunch

14.00 PRACTICAL WORKSHOP

Studying the Bill of Lading as a contract of carriage

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Work through factual situations to answer key questions including:

n Who has the right to sue the carrier e.g. for cargo claims?

n Who is liable to the carrier e.g. for payment of freight or for the shipment of dangerous cargo?

n Is it possible to claim in tort? n How does COGSA 1992 provide a solution? Guy Mills, Partner, MILLS & CO.

Tuesday 25 – Thursday 27 June 2013, Bonhill House, London

15.15 Jurisdiction of claims: Exploring the latest trends and the importance of getting it right

n Why is jurisdiction important? n How effective are jurisdiction clauses? n How can you protect your chosen jurisdiction? - The effect of Turner v. Grovit and “The Front Comor”

on antisuit injunctions n The impact of the Turner v. Grovit and “The Front

Comor” cases on antisuit injunctions n Alternative approaches to protecting your chosen

forum David Bailey, Q.C., Barrister, 7 KING’S BENCH WALK

16.00 Close of day one

Day Two: Wednesday 26 June 2013

09.30 Chairman’s welcome and review of day one Professor Richard Williams, SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

09.40 The Bill of Lading as a document of title n The law relating to delivery of cargo n The problems incurred in relation to the delivery of the

cargo n The perils faced by the carrier who delivers without

production of the Bills of Lading n The P&I position n Alternative documents Professor Richard Williams, SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

10.20 SPOTLIGHT SESSION

The Hague-Visby Rules in context: What are the types of carriage covered by the Rules?

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1) Do the Rules apply to the particular: n Contract of carriage? n Cargo? n Voyage? n Stage of the voyage? 2) The application of the Rules by agreement

(Clauses Paramount) 3) The most important aspects of the Rules: n The carrier’s duties as to seaworthiness and care of

cargo n The carrier’s defences n Time limits for claims n Package limits 4) The potential impact of the Rotterdam Rules Fionna Gavin, Partner, INCE & CO. LLP

11.30 Coffee break

11.45 Reviewing P&I developments and issues n Examining claims from a Club’s perspective – risk,

cover and claims handling n When will the issue of Bills of Lading jeopardise your

P&I insurance? n Risks and perils faced by voyages covered by Bills of

Lading n How to minimise/prevent losses Wagner Mesquita, Associate, HOLMAN FENWICK

WILLAN LLP

The essential guide to understanding the function, practicalities and commercial complexities of a Bill of Lading



12.30 Lunch

13.30 Understanding the mechanics of producing and transferring Bills

n Who controls the form and data of the Bill? n How is the Bill issued? n How is the Bill transferred or negotiated? n Who can sign a Bill? Professor Richard Williams, SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

14.15 Electronic Bills of Lading: Analysing developments, solutions and future challenges

n The problem with traditional paper Bills of Lading n Can electronic systems solve these problems? n The problems with electronic Bills n Electronic signatures and the replication of the

negotiable character of the traditional paper Bill of Lading

n Previous and current schemes for electronic Bills n What will the Rotterdam Rules bring? n Why the delay in implementation? Charlotte Winter, Of Counsel, NORTON ROSE LLP

15.00 Coffee break

15.15 CASE STUDY

Carriage of bulk cargoes: Wet and dry

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n How to complete Bills of Lading and what common mistakes can be made?

n A focus on specific issues relating to the bulk trade, customary Bills and split Bills

n How do they work in practice?

16.15 Questions and discussion

16.45 Close of day two

Day Three: Thursday 27 June 2013

09.30 Chairman’s welcome and review of day two Professor Richard Williams, Swansea University

09.40 Following major developments and trends in the industry

n Switch Bills of Lading n Blending or Commingling Cargoes n Piracy issues n Sanctions Professor Richard Williams, SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Utilise the expertise of your chairman and have your unique Bills of Lading concerns addressed and questions answered. Ask on the day or email questions in advance to [email protected]

10.45 Coffee break

11.00 CASE STUDY

Bills of Ladings as receipts and contracts of carriage

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Y n Evidential value of the Bill of Lading as a receipt n Examination of standard Bill of Lading wording n Practical examples of the Bill of Lading as evidence of

the contract of carriage Gaby Sweidan, Shipping Associate, REED SMITH LLP

12.15 Lunch

13.15 CASE STUDY

Claims under combined Bills of Lading

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- Carrier identification - Application of the Hague/Hague-Visby Rules - Examination of Combined Bills and their particulars - Arguments about applicable jurisdiction - Potential claims against sub-contractors in bailment - Through and combined transport Bills of Lading Arwinder Dhillon, Solicitor, THOMAS COOPER

14.30 Coffee break

14.45 Letters of indemnity (LOI): Addressing the latest trends and issues

n Requirement for LOI’s - consequences for the ship-owner, trader, insurer and financing banks

n Who should provide an LOI - from whom should you accept an LOI?

n Latest developments: - Contractual requirements for LOIs - Deeming provisions - Electronic documents Lindsay East, Partner, REED SMITH LLP Janine Foster, Associate, REED SMITH LLP

15.45 Questions and discussion

16.00 Chairman’s closing remarks and close of seminar

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“High quality of speakers with balance between the legal and the practical issues. Richard Williams as chairman managed in a very professional, friendly

and warm manner… Delegates seemed comfortable talking and discussing at all times”

A H Sterri, Claims Executive/Lawyer, Gard AS

“Very good speakers; will definitely be recommending to colleagues”

R Hyde, WK Webster & Co.

“Extremely good course” C Read, Talisman Energy

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In depth exploration of Bills of Lading to provide you

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A Welz, Solicitor and Master Mariner, Mills & Co Bills of ... review of the “Sea Success” case and its impact on the clausing of Bills of Lading n Letters of Indemnity - do they