Introduction to Demurrage
A practical, high-impact course for maritime professionals
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 |
Time: 9:00–4:00 CST |
Format: Live via Microsoft Teams
Includes: Certificate of Completion · Slide Deck · Course Book
Demystify Laytime. Master Demurrage. Protect Your Bottom Line.
Demurrage can quietly drain profits and trigger disputes—but with the right tools, you can control it.
This course makes demurrage clear and usable, even if you’re new to charter parties or still building confidence.
In one efficient day, you’ll gain the legal, operational, and financial insight to assess, calculate, and resolve
demurrage with clarity and control—so you protect margins, reduce risk, and move faster.
Who Should Attend
- Chartering & Operations Teams
- Demurrage Analysts & Coordinators
- Marine Claims Professionals
- Surveyors & Agents
- Anyone strengthening understanding of laytime, delays, and dispute resolution
What You’ll Learn
- Charter Types & Obligations: how voyage, consecutive, time, and bareboat charters shape liability
- Laytime Fundamentals: laydays, NOR, ETAs, exceptions, and time-counting rules
- Managing Delays: weather, nighttime restrictions, terminal/port inefficiencies
- Independent Surveyors’ Role: reports, evidence collection, and claims support
- Shifting & Transfers: when shifting counts; STS and transshipment impacts
- Pump Warranty & Performance: owner vs. charterer responsibilities
- Documentation: logs, agent reports, surveyor notes—what to collect and why
- Legal & Contractual Perspectives: U.S./English law, time bars, dispute clauses
- Mock Arbitration: apply concepts in a guided, real-world simulation
What’s In It for You
- Fewer errors in laytime calculations and fewer costly oversights
- Stronger contract interpretation to defend or challenge claims
- Better processes through clearer documentation and operations
- More credibility in commercial discussions and dispute resolution
Included With Your Registration
- Certificate of Completion
- Full PDF slide deck
- Course book for future reference
- Live access to expert instruction and Q&A
- Group exercises to practice concepts in real time
Build Confidence, Clarity, and Control
Join us to master the drivers of laytime and demurrage so you can protect your bottom line on every voyage.
Course Fee: $2,000 per attendee
Limited seats: condensed one-day session to maximize efficiency and interaction.
