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Diploma · 800 h · 8 modules
Diploma in Maritime Contracts and Insurance
This program offers an in-depth immersion in the legal and practical framework governing commercial maritime activity. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and regulations in maritime law, mastering the negotiation and management…
Duration800 h
FormatOnline
Starts16 November
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Diploma in Maritime Contracts and Insurance?
The Diploma in Maritime Contracts and Insurance
This program offers an in-depth immersion in the legal and practical framework governing commercial maritime activity. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and regulations in maritime law, mastering the negotiation and management of charterage, ship purchase and sale, and shipbuilding contracts. Learn to mitigate risks and protect your interests through expert knowledge of marine insurance (P&I, Hull and Machinery) and claims management.
Differential Advantages
- Real-Case Analysis: Study key rulings and learn from practical experience in dispute resolution.
- Expert Instructors: Receive training from maritime lawyers, insurance adjusters, and industry professionals with extensive experience.
- Networking: Expand your professional network with peers and instructors in the maritime field.
- Practical Approach: Apply the knowledge acquired through simulations and negotiation exercises.
- Flexibility: Online format with asynchronous content and live consultation sessions.
Programme type
Diploma
Study mode
Online
Duration
800 hours
Modules
8
Start date
27-11-2026
Programme highlights
- Maritime Legal Expertise: Delve into the drafting, interpretation, and execution of key maritime contracts, minimizing risks and optimizing operations.
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Analyze marine insurance policies in detail, understanding coverage, exclusions, and claims processes for effective claims management.
- Negotiation Strategies: Develop advanced skills in contract negotiation and claims management, maximizing your results and protecting your interests.
- Case Studies and Legal Updates: Learn through real-world case analysis and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and regulations in the maritime sector.
- Specialized Certification: Obtain a recognized diploma that validates your expertise in maritime contracts and insurance, boosting your professional career.
- Expand your professional horizons with a practical and up-to-date approach to the heart of maritime law.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 8 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
International legal framework and maritime legal regime
- Sources of international maritime law: conventions, uses, customs and lex maritima
- The ship as a subject of law: nationality, registration, naval mortgage and preventive embargoes
- Shipowners (LLMC) Liability in Maritime Transportation and Limitation of Liability
- Jurisdiction, Maritime Arbitration and Applicable Law (LMAA, SMA New York)
- Conventions on Freight Transport: Hague-Visby, Hamburg and Rotterdam Rules
- The role of classification companies and class inspections in the insurability of the ship
- Marine Trade Code and Regulations of Port and Maritime Authorities
- International Conventions on Maritime Transport
02
Chartering contracts and commercial exploitation of the ship
- Contractual typology in the operation of the ship: Chartering per trip (Voyage Charter), A time (Time Charter) and Bareboat (Bareboat Charter)
- Analysis and interpretation of standard type policies (Gencon, Baltime, NYPE, Barecon)
- Critical clauses in charters: Description of the ship, navigability (SeaWorthiness) and speed/consumption
- SHEET SETTLEMENT (LAYTIME), DEMURRAGE AND DISPATCH
- Nomination of safe ports (Safe Ports) and clauses of strike, war, ice and piracy
- COA Contracts (Contract of Affreightment) and Multimodal Transportation
- Commercial disputes in charters, claims management and arbitration procedures
- NYPE Chartering Policy
03
Bill of Lading - B/L and Transportation Documentation
- Legal Functions of Bill of Lading: Load Receipt, Title Value and Contract Evidence
- Types of B/L: On order, bearer, nominative, shipped on board, received for boarding and Sea Waybill
- Paramount clause, both-to-blame collision clause and Himalaya clause
- Letters of Guarantee (Letters of Indemnity - LOI) for delivery of cargo without B/L original and its risks
- Reservations in the B/L (Clean vs. Claused B/L) and load condition inspection (Survey Reports)
- Digitization of maritime trade: knowledge of electronic lading (E-B/L) and blockchain
- Porter's liability for losses, breakdowns or delays in the delivery of the goods
- Indemnity letters and clean knowledge
04
Fundamentals of Maritime Insurance and the Maritime Insurance Act (MIA)
- Origin and fundamental principles of marine insurance: maximum good faith (Uberrimae Fidei) and Compensation Principle
- Legal Framework of Reference: Marine Insurance Act 1906 (MIA) and Insurance Act 2015
- The insurable interest, disclosure of material facts (disclosure) and false statements (misrepresentation)
- Express and implied guarantees (warranties) and the consequences of their non-compliance
- Types of maritime policies: travel, time, agreed value, floating and fertilizer
- Causes of insured loss (insured perils): sea risks, piracy, vice and fault of the insured
- Structure of the Maritime Insurer Market: Lloyd's of London, Dedicated Insurers and Reinsurance Brokers
- Principle of compensation and insured value
05
Hull and Machinery Insurance (H&M) and War Risks
- Hull and machinery coverage (Hull & Machinery): Standard clauses of the Institute of London (Institute Time Clauses - Hulls)
- Determination of the insurable value of the ship and coverage of parts, equipment and supplies
- Covered Hazards: Boarding, Dry-Docking, Fire, Explosion, Mechanical Failure and Neglect of Crew (INCHMAEE Clause)
- War and Strikes Coverage and War Risk Insurance and Aggravated Risk Zones (JWC Listed Areas)
- Real total loss (current total loss) and total constructive loss (constructive total loss - CTL)
- Complementary Coverages: Responsibility for Boarding (3/4th Running Down Clause) and Rescue Expenses
- Hull Inspection Process (H&M Survey) and Claims Settlement
- War clauses and strikes
06
Freight Insurance (Cargo Insurance)
- Cargo Insurance Coverage: Cargo Clauses of the London Institute (Institute Cargo Clauses A, B and C)
- Incoterms 2020 and its impact on the transfer of risks and the obligation to contract the insurance (CIF/CIP)
- Special covers: refrigerated cargo, liquid/solid bulk, large project cargo (Project Cargo) and dangerous goods
- Transit Clause: Risk Duration from Source Store to Destination Store (Warehouse to Warehouse)
- Excluded risks: poor packaging, delay, insolvency of shipowner, own vice and nuclear weapons
- Cargo Claims Processing: Sea Protests, Fault Commissioner Reports (Surveyor) and Subrogation
- Claims against maritime carriers and collection actions of insurance companies
- Cargo damage claims
07
Protection and Compensation Clubs (P&I Clubs) and Responsibilities P&I
- Structure, Mutual Nature and Functioning of P&I Clubs (International Group of P&I Clubs)
- P&I Coverages: Injuries and Death of Crew/Passengers, Hydrocarbon Contamination, Removal of Wreck Rest and Damage to Fixed/Floating Objects (FFO)
- Cargo liability coverage under the P&I and approval of extraordinary contracts/clauses
- Legal Defence Insurance and Delays (FD&D - Freight, Demurrage and Defence)
- P&I Clubs Guarantee Letters (P&I Letters of Undertaking - LOU) to lift ship embargoes
- The call premium system (Calls), Extraordinary Spills (Supplementary Calls) and Release Calls
- The management of large claims and the reinsurance architecture at the International Group
- P&I club coverage
08
Maritime Claims, Gross Fault and Capstone Project
- Institution of the Gross Fault (General Average): Fundamental and Historical Principles
- The York and Antwerp Rules (York-Antwerp Rules): Application, allowable expenses and sacrifices
- The Role of the Fault Settlement (Average Adjuster) and Gross Fault Declaration Procedure
- Heavy Fault Guarantees: Fault Bonds (Average Bond) and Guarantee Deposits
- Maritime Assistance and Rescue: International Rescue Agreement and Lloyd's Open Form (LOF) with the SCOPIC clause
- Management of complex claims: boarding, dry-docking, fires on board and contaminant spills
- Presentation of the Capstone Project
- Capstone Project: Analysis, Contract Drafting, Policies Structuring and Claim Settlement for a Commercial Sea Cruise
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Study Time and Workload
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Who it is for
Maritime and corporate lawyers seeking specialization in drafting, negotiating, and managing charter party agreements, ship purchase agreements, and shipbuilding contracts.Insurers and claims adjusters requiring deep-based analysis of marine insurance policies (P&I, H&M, cargo) and claims management.Shipowners, operators, and brokers needing to optimize risk and coverage management in
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Managing and mitigating legal risks in maritime operations
- 02Analyze and apply current legislation in charter contracts and marine insurance policies
- 03Interpreting and managing essential documentation in maritime contracting and insurance
- 04Resolving marine insurance disputes and claims effectively
- 05Evaluate and structure maritime contracts tailored to the specific needs of the client
- 06Optimizing risk management and insurance coverage in the commercial maritime sector
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Maritime Contract Manager: Drafting, negotiating, and administering charter party contracts, ship purchase agreements, shipbuilding contracts, etc.
02Marine Insurance Specialist: Risk analysis, policy underwriting, claims and losses management.
03Maritime Law Consultant: Legal advice on maritime transport, insurance, civil liability, etc.
04Loss Adjuster: Assessing damage to ships or cargo and determining the liability of the parties involved.
05Court-Appointed Expert in Maritime Claims: Preparing technical and expert reports for use in legal proceedings.
06Risk Manager in Shipping or Insurance Companies: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in the maritime sector.
07Insurance Market Analyst Maritime: Market trend analysis, new product development, and pricing strategies.
08Mediator or arbitrator in maritime disputes: Facilitating conflict resolution between parties through mediation or arbitration.
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Questions
Entry Requirements
Maritime contracts and insurance.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Yeah.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Academic/Professional Profile:Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; or proven professional experience in the maritime sector (insurance, shipping companies, ports, etc.).Prior Knowledge:Basic knowledge of commercial law and insurance is recommended.Documentation:Updated CV, copy of degree (if applicable), ID/Passport, cover letter explaining interest in maritime contracts and insurance.Technical Requirements (for online):Computer with stable internet access for viewing materials and participating in forums.```
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