Shipbrokers are the key to a transaction between a ship owner and the shippers of cargo. The broker is involved in many stages of a deal: presenting the business to potential clients, negotiating the main terms of a contract, finalising the details of the contract and following the deal through. Brokers provide clients with market intelligence and advice. Charterparties are one of the key contracts used by brokers in the shipping industry ...

The world's largest FPSO Congress once again gathered industry leaders from oil companies, vessel owners and operators, shipyards, financiers, EPC contractors and technology providers to discuss the critical challenges and opportunities facing the market for 2013 and beyond. Experiencing exponential and unprecedented growth from previous years, the FPSO Congress this year celebrated 14 years of service in style, reinforcing its position as the...

Shipbrokers are the key to a transaction between a ship owner and the shippers of cargo. The broker is involved in many stages of a deal: presenting the business to potential clients, negotiating the main terms of a contract, finalising the details of the contract and following the deal through. Brokers provide clients with market intelligence and advice. Charterparties are one of the key contracts used by brokers in the shipping industry ...

The 2012 and 2013 conferences comprehensively explored partnership and business opportunities for global industry in the region and delivered two exceptional agendas for Brazil. Now, after two years in Rio de Janeiro, Offshore Patrol Vessels & Surface Combatants Latin America returns for 2014, in the new location of Cartagena, Colombia. Officially supported by COTECMAR and the Colombian Navy, the 2014 conference will examine topics intrins...

IQPC is proud to announce that we have re-branded our FLNG Asia Summit to bring to you the FLNG World Congress 2014 presenting the latest Global advancements and project opportunities in the field of FLNG. Learn how the best in the world have developed their FLNG programs and how technical and commercial challenges are being overcome. Hear about new projects and investment opportunities, consortium financing and structuring for FLNG projects,...

Growth in pan-Asian and international trade opportunities. The growing fleet of post-panamaxx vessels. Opportunities for trade specialisation and containerisation. For fear of losing out to competition and to cash in on the opportunities, stakeholders are developing and expanding hundreds of ports projects across Asia. But what are the typical challenges that impede a port’s growth? 1) Delays in clearances for port projects and costly co...

This course will provide a useful insight into the establishment and operation of a VTS system. It will also seek to highlight key issues associated with the authorisation of a VTS and the appropriate delegation of this authority to VTS personnel. Through a review of case studies it will also highlight some of the emerging legal implications of both implementing and not implementing a VTS in Australia. With VTS becoming more and more establish...

In attending Fast Patrol & Interception 2014, you will engage with operators from military, coast guard, and law enforcement agencies. Find out how their missions differ despite apparently shared requirements. Fast Patrol & Interception 2014 will bring together the experts under one roof for the first time, tacking the major concerns and sharing operational feedback Key topics that will come under scrutiny are: Whole body vibration ...

The growing global demand for minerals and rare earth elements in the recent years, coupled with declining resources on land has got stakeholders interested from across the world to explore the lucrative mineral resources beneath the surface of the seas. The investment opportunity, however, comes with a range of specific challenges; there are regulatory, legal, financial, social and technical issues that have to be resolved to make deep sea mi...

The Gulf of Guinea and wider African waters have become increasing areas of concern for all nations. A proliferation of illegal activities in the region, manifesting in piracy, armed robbery at sea, oil theft and illegal bunkering, illegal harvesting of fisheries, arms smuggling, drug trafficking and other nefarious acts are blighting a region which is rich in resources and economic promise. The Ghana Navy, official partners of Coastal and Mar...