Chartering Workshop

Grow your knowledge of chartering principles

Tuesday 17 November, 9am - 4.30pm

This full-day workshop, presented in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, is an intermediate level course that provides a deeper understanding of chartering principles and applications. It is suitable for full-time chartering professionals as well as those who work with chartering contracts.

This is a full-day workshop and includes two networking coffee breaks and lunch. You will need to be available to attend for the whole day to be eligible to collect your certification at the end.

Attendees who sign up for a workshop at Breakbulk Asia 2026 will receive a complimentary travel card to use during their time at the event.

*Details are subject to change and more information will be provided over the coming weeks.

Workshop overview

The workshop is designed to increase your proficiency in the following key areas:

Major cargoes and trade routes
Chartering terminology
Shipping and market sector definitions
Identifying key stakeholders in a chartering contract
The Profit and Loss levers and rationale of breakbulk cargoes
Shipbroker authority - advantages and limitations
Calculating demurrage and despatch across sectors
Bills of Lading: functions and correct usage; pitfalls and risks associated with incorrect usage

Target audience

Cargo owners
Freight forwarders
Ship-brokers
Carriers
Insurers
Agents
Stevedoring companies and terminals

How to book

This workshop is NOT included in your Breakbulk Asia ticket price and will require an additional fee. Breakbulk Global Shipper Programme members get a 50% discount. You can book your place on the workshop when you register for your ticket or edit your profile via the link in your confirmation email.

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Meet the speaker

Elaine Yu

Vice Chair

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ASEAN)

Senthil Nayagam, FICS

Chartering Manager, GAC Singapore

Executive Committee Member, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ASEAN)

Dr. Saunak Rai, FICS

Chairman

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ASEAN Branch)

Chartering Workshop Agenda

Tuesday 17 November 08:30 - 09:00

Registration & Networking Breakfast

Meet industry peers, speakers and delegates.

Tuesday 17 November 09:00 - 09:05

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Workshop objectives and ASEAN chartering outlook.

Speaker

Dr. Saunak Rai, FICS

Chairman

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ASEAN Branch)

Tuesday 17 November 09:05 - 10:15

Breakbulk Shipping & Chartering Fundamentals

Overview of the breakbulk and project cargo sector
ASEAN trade flows and market trends
Key stakeholders in project logistics and shipping
Voyage Charter, Part Cargo Chartering and COA fundamentals
Shipping market dynamics and freight rate drivers
Chartering terminology and key concepts

Speaker

Senthil Nayagam, FICS

Chartering Manager, GAC Singapore

Executive Committee Member, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ASEAN)

Tuesday 17 November 10:15 - 10:30

Coffee Break

Tuesday 17 November 10:30 - 12:00

Charterparty Negotiation & Commercial Practice

Chartering process from enquiry to fixture
Role of brokers, owners and charterers
Negotiation strategy and fixture recaps
Breakbulk shipping economics
BIMCO CONLINE 2000, HEAVYLIFT and GENCON forms
Key commercial clauses and risk allocation

Speaker

Senthil Nayagam, FICS

Chartering Manager, GAC Singapore

Executive Committee Member, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ASEAN)

Tuesday 17 November 12:00 - 13:00

Networking Lunch

Tuesday 17 November 13:00 - 14:00

Operations, Laytime & Bills of Lading

Laycan and vessel readiness
Laytime calculations
Demurrage and despatch
Cargo handling and port operations
Bills of Lading functions and legal significance
Common liabilities and project cargo considerations

Speaker

Elaine Yu

Vice Chair

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ASEAN)

Tuesday 17 November 14:00 - 14:30

Geopolitical Developments & Trade Impact

Geopolitical developments affecting trade
Managing contractual and operational risks

Speaker

Punit Oza

Immediate Past President

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

Tuesday 17 November 14:30 - 15:00

Marine Insurance for Project Cargo - Howden

Cargo insurance
Hull & Machinery insurance
P&I insurance
Claims prevention and dispute resolution

Tuesday 17 November 15:00 - 15:30

Networking Break

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