On 20 October 2026, Rajah Tann Singapore and Conference Connection jointly organised an executive briefing titled “Ship Management: Risks, Disputes & Practical Solutions”.
The speakers offered practical insights into the legal and operational risks confronting ship managers. They examined ship management arrangements under SHIPMAN and CREWMAN, contractual liability and insurance, legal exposure associated with collisions and casualties, ship arrests and arbitration. The briefing closed with a discussion of emerging risks relating to cybersecurity, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) obligations, and sanctions compliance. Overall, the session provided practical guidance on managing legal exposure, strengthening contractual protections and navigating disputes.
The speaker panel comprised Partners V Bala and Daphne Chua (Shipping & International Trade); Indu Chitran (BIMCO); Simon Healy and Adam Eager (ABL Energy & Marine Consultants), and Robert Hodge (International Transport Intermediaries Club Ltd).
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