Month: June 2017

INTERDISCIPLINARY MARITIME PRACTICE WORKSHOP SERIES II Ninth (9th) SESSION ON THURSDAY 20^th July 2017

This is the second series of workshops with a theme of “Interdisciplinary Maritime Practice” (IMP), which is jointly organized by The Hong Kong Logistics Management Staff Association (HKLMSA), C.Y. Tung International Centre for Maritime Studies, PolyU (ICMS) and the Hong Kong Seamen Union (HKSU). It employs the same methodology and format like the IMP Workshop Series I of 2014, which was conceived to cover the entire lifespan of a ship, from the decision to purchase to its final loss or scrapping, and to provide a platform for eminent professionals from the Hong Kong Maritime Industry to share their expertise and valuable experience with fellow professionals, young entrants in particular, in the shipping fraternity of the Greater China Region, in interactive sessions of Q&A discussions.

The Ninth Session of the IMP Workshop Series II is on Casualty Management Part II with focus on Salvage which will be followed by interactive discussions on various claims aspects arising from the casualty (collision followed by fire and grounding) on the Property Insurances.

Guest moderators for this 9^th Session will be Mr. Ken Lim from T&T Salvage Pte, Singapore, and Mr. Wallace Yeung from Gard (HK).

Mr. Raymond Wong will preside over the case study as Average Adjuster jointly with Mr. Wallace Yeung as Underwriters Claims Adjuster, highlighting differences in cover and treatment of certain areas between the ITC-Hulls and the Nordic Plan.

All members, non-members and guests are cordially invited to attend the Ninth Workshop.

Ninth Workshop:

Time/Date :       7:00 pm – 9:45 pm on Thursday 20^th July 2017

Venue :                HK Polytechnic University Room PQ303

Language :         English (Questions in Cantonese and/or Putonghua are welcomed, though)

Charge :               Members – HK$50.00  Non-members – HK$100.00

Parties who are interested can contact Miss Catherine Chow at Tel: 2771-6180 or info@hklmsa.org.hk for details, or by using this link for registration. 

*Please note that sandwiches will be served during the break at about 8.30pm to participants. Hence it would be appreciated if confirmation for attendance can be made as far as possible to facilitate the catering.

The Panel of Moderators is:

Raymond TC Wong          Chairman of IST and Honorary Advisor of HKLMSA

Prof. Chin-Shan Lu          Director of ICMS

Manson Cheung                Executive Member of both ICSHK and HKLMSA

 Cho Hor Wong                   Executive Member of HKLMSA

 Dr. Tze Leung Yip             Deputy Director of ICMS

Supporting Organizations

INTERDISCIPLINARY MARITIME PRACTICE WORKSHOP SERIES II Eighth (8th) SESSION ON THURSDAY 15^th June 2017

This is the second series of workshops with a theme of “Interdisciplinary Maritime Practice” (IMP), which is jointly organized by The Hong Kong Logistics Management Staff Association (HKLMSA), C.Y. Tung International Centre for Maritime Studies, PolyU (ICMS) and the Hong Kong Seamen Union (HKSU). It employs the same methodology and format like the IMP Workshop Series I of 2014, which was conceived to cover the entire lifespan of a ship, from the decision to purchase to its final loss or scrapping, and to provide a platform for eminent professionals from the Hong Kong Maritime Industry to share their expertise and valuable experience with fellow professionals, young entrants in particular, in the shipping fraternity of the Greater China Region, in interactive sessions of Q&A discussions.

The Eighth Session of the IMP Workshop Series II is on Casualty Management Part I with focus on Loss of Life, Pollution & Environmental Damages, Special Compensation or SCOPIC, Removal of Wreck and Collision Liability, with a case study as follows:

When a major maritime casualty occurs….

Tanker collision with a container carrier – fire on board – crew abandoned vessel, most rescued but few missing – LOF signed – vessel being towed to port of refuge – grounded enroute within port limit – a fuel tank breached, slight pollution – Salvors triggered SCOPIC – inspection revealed serious damages to ship – Ship-owners tendered notice of abandonment to H&M Underwriters – cargo STS discharged onto sister-vessel and forwarded to destination – Salvors continued making efforts to refloat vessel …

Guest moderator for this 8^th Session will be Mr. Rohan Bray from Steamship Mutual P&I Club, Hong Kong, who will take lead to discuss on the management of the above-mentioned issues. Mr. Raymond Wong who will preside over the case study will join the discussions on treatment of the claims arising from the respective issues in the context of General Average, Property and Liability Insurances.

All members, non-members and guests are cordially invited to attend the Eighth Workshop.

Eighth Workshop:

Time/Date :       7:00 pm – 9:45 pm on Thursday 15^th June 2017

Venue :                HK Polytechnic University Room QR403 (entrance through Core R)

Language :         English (Questions in Cantonese and/or Putonghua are welcomed, though)

Charge :              Members – HK$50.00  Non-members – HK$100.00

Parties who are interested can contact Miss Catherine Chow at Tel: 2771-6180 or info@hklmsa.org.hk for details, or by using this link.

*Please note that sandwiches will be served during the break at about 8.30pm to participants. Hence it would be appreciated if confirmation for attendance can be made as far as possible to facilitate the catering.

The Panel of Moderators is:

Raymond TC Wong          Chairman of IST and Honorary Advisor of HKLMSA

Prof. Chin-Shan Lu           Director of ICMS

Manson Cheung                Executive Member of both ICSHK and HKLMSA

Cho Hor Wong                  Executive Member of HKLMSA

Dr. Tze Leung Yip             Deputy Director of ICMS

Supporting Organizations