Speaker: Sir Bernard Rix
15 MARCH 2017, WEDNESDAY 8.30AM - 8.00PM, MAXWELL CHAMBERS

The continuing turbulence in shipping and global economic uncertainties will shape International Maritime Arbitration. SCMA Conference 2017 “Making Maritime Arbitration Work for you” will present diverse viewpoints on issues regarding owners’ insolvencies, efficiency of maritime arbitration and relevance of SCMA arbitration. The conference theme will resonate well with the shipping community, international commodities trade and the Oil & Gas industries

CONFERENCE TOPICS:


2017 New Year’s Resolution for Arbitrators – Practical solutions for streamlining costs and how maritime arbitration can be done more efficiently

Offshore Oil & Gas and SCMA Arbitrations – The suitability and advantages of SCMA arbitration

Arbitration and Insolvency – Solutions for maritime claimants when an owner becomes insolvent and bankruptcy protection for owners

Arbitration and Mediation – The integration of mediation in the arbitration process such as that provided in SCMA’s Arb-Med-Arb protocol

International Commodities – Focus on Petroleum products, coal, Iron Ore, disputes relating to quality and expert witnesses

CONFERENCE FEE :

SGD $600 SCMA Members

SGD $650 Supporting Organisations

SGD $800 Non Members