"MATF-funded course on the "pre-approved" list (maritime-related) under ProTERS"

“Each of the courses (Part 1, 2 and 3) will be accredited with 3 CPD points”

You are cordially invited to an attend an on-line course released by Institute of Seatransport.

Date: 3 consecutive Tuesday Evenings 10th May 2022, 17th May 2022 & 24th May 2022
Time: 19:00 PM - 22:00 PM

Topics:

1. Functions of Bill of Lading:
Its functions with reference to parties concerned against relevant legislation or case law.
2. Characteristics of Bill of Lading and usual problems/arguments arising from them:
Open B/L, Order B/L, Clean B/L, Foul B/L, Through B/L vs Combine Transit B/L, Straight B/L, Sea Waybill
3. Different forms of Bill of lading:
Long form B/L vs Short form B/L – How they look like and work.
Received for Shipment B/L vs Shipped B/L, their difference, - How they look like and work. How can a “Received for Shipment B/L” legally convert into a “Shipped B/L”?
4. Usual problems in relation with Bill of Lading:
How many original B/L normally issued at loading port and Why?
How many original B/L is required at discharge port in exchange for goods and Why?
Whether presentation rule apply to Ocean B/L, Straight B/L, Waybill, Express Bill and why?
Delivery of goods without original B/L (against Letter of Indemnity or bank Guarantee).
If cargo was delivery against LOI/Bank Guarantee, how many original B/L is required to surrender to redeem the LOI/Bank Guarantee? Why?
Problems associated in the incorporation of Charter Party
What terms can be incorporated into the B/L
5. Discussion in some of the selected terms in B/L:
Loading/Discharging costs
Freight issues
6. Introduction of Bill of lading Act 1855 to COGSA 1992
History of BOLA 1855, its problems which give rise to the change in legislation to COGSA 1992
7. Brief introduction to the legal hurdles to be overcome for Blockchain Bill of lading