1 Platonos & 18 Sotiros Dios,
Piraeus, Attiki, 185 35, Greece

Laytime & Demurrage

Dates:

10, 12 & 17 June 2025

Duration:

3 Sessions

Hours:

19:30 – 21:30 (GMT+2)

Fees:

350 EUR

(Including tuition fees, CIS Book & reading material)

ICS Members are eligible to a discount 20% on all HMC Professional Maritime Seminars

This online seminar provides an in-depth analysis of laytime concepts and calculations, offering a practical approach to addressing daily chartering and operational challenges. Geared towards individuals seeking advanced knowledge in the applications of laytime and demurrage, the seminar covers specific areas essential for professionals in the maritime industry.

TOPICS COVERED

Introduction to Laytime & Demurrage Concept

Types of Laytime

Charterparties and clauses

Commencement of Laytime

Statement of Facts

Interruptions / Exceptions

Demurrage & Despatch

Calculating Laytime: Practical Examples of Laytime Calculations

English vs U.S. Law Differences

ONLINE LEARNING

The seminar will be exclusively delivered online through three fully tutored live learning sessions. Upon completing registration, participants will receive an email containing all necessary information and the relevant link to join the webinars. No special equipment is required for participation, except for a camera and a microphone. The seminar is conducted in English.

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IDEAL FOR

This seminar is suitable for Operations & Chartering Executives, Ship Owners & Ship Managers, Brokers & Traders, Legal and Marine Insurance Professionals, Claims Executives, and Lawyers.

Tutors

Cpt. Andreas Georgiou
Managing Director of GREGALE (DRY BULK) SHIPPING

Capt. Andreas Georgiou, upon graduating Leonteio Lykeio Patission, attended the Hellenic Merchant Marine Academy earning his officer’s commission and his Bachelor in Nautical Science. He served on board Bulk Carriers, RoRos and Cruisers as well as in various Navy units as a Naval Officer covering a number of different duties. He started his career ashore as an operator of handy bulk carriers at ADRIATICO Ltd. and quickly added chartering in his activities. After several years with Eurochart SA as a chartering manager and Ursa Shipbrokers in the same position, and after a couple of years as Managing Director at Grace Trading Corporation LLC, he is now the Managing Director of GREGALE (DRY BULK) SHIPPING, a company that operates Dry Cargo Vessels using own contracts and market cargoes. He holds an MSc in Marine IT applications and an MSc in International Relations. Among other academic publications in various subjects shipping and non shipping related, he has also published two papers on correlation of the BDI with other economic figures.

He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and teaches Dry Cargo Chartering, Ship Operations & Management and Port Agency at HMC/ICS Greek Branch.