Shipping Law Emergency: Closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Presented by Dr Filip Šaranović
· 2 sessions 21st & 22nd April 2026 · 09:00–12:00 UTC · Live via Zoom
6 hours of live, case-based instruction with a leading shipping law academic
۞ Taught by UK leading shipping law expert ۞ 15+ years delivering legal training
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- THE PROGRAMME
Two mornings. One critical scenario. Complete legal coverage.
Each day builds on the last — foundations to strategy, with case-based practical work every day.
Day 01 — Tuesday 21 April 2026 · 09:00–12:00 UTC
Contractual Framework and Allocation of Risk
How contractual and legal rules govern compensation, termination, and limits on recovery
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War risk clauses — time & voyage charterparties
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Force majeure in charterparties & TSAs
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Safe port warranties & alternative ports
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Deviation clauses in bills of lading
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Bunker price escalation
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Bill of lading incorporation
Case work: Incorporation of war risk clauses from a charterparty into a bill of lading —
lessons from the Supreme Court's judgment in The MT Polar [2024] UKSC 2
Day 02 — Wednesday 22 April 2026 · 09:00–12:00 UTC
Remedies for Breach of Contract and Dispute Resolution
Remedies, recovery restrictions, and dispute strategy when disruption hits
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Demurrage & damages for detention
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Liquidated damages for delay — energy sector
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Termination for breach vs frustration
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Mitigation & remoteness of loss
Case work: Lessons from The Skyros and The Agios Minas [2025] EWCA Civ 1529, plus a hypothetical delay
scenario under BIMCO Heavycon 2007
- YOUR PRESENTER
Dr Filip Šaranović
Dr Filip Šaranović is an Associate Professor in Shipping Law at Queen Mary University of London and Director of the Insurance, Shipping and Aviation Law Institute (ISALI). Author of 'Freezing Injunctions in Private International Law' (Cambridge University Press), with a PhD from Cambridge and research conducted at Harvard Law School. A former judicial marshal in London's Commercial Court.
Queen Mary University of London
Cambridge University Press Author
Cambridge PhD
15+ Years in Legal Training
Harvard Law School
ISALI Director
- THE DETAILS
Everything you need to know
DATES
21 – 22 April 2026
SCHEDULE
Mon – Tue, 09:00 – 12:00 UTC
FORMAT
Live via Zoom
LANGUAGE
English
INCLUDES
All course materials & resources
FEE
£600
Starts Monday. This is a small-group, interactive session — not a passive webinar. Once places are filled, registration closes. If it's relevant to your practice, this is the week to act.