CONTRACTING IN THE OFFSHORE INDUSTRY

INVITATION
SEMINAR
CONTRACTING
IN THE
OFFSHORE
INDUSTRY
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
OCTOBER 28th
organized by
Contracting
in the offshore
industry
SEMINAR
Recent developments
THIS SEMINAR HAS BEEN ORGANIZED BY
THE DUTCH OFFSHORE ACADEMY, WITH
THE CORPORATION OF IABLLC, MARGETSON VAN ‘T ZELFDE LAWYERS, INTRAMAR INSURANCES AND STEPHENSON
HARWOOD SOLICITORS. IT IS POWERED
BY THE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOORDHOLLAND NOORD AND THE PORT OF DEN
HELDER.
This seminar is chaired and moderated by Nigel
Margetson of Margetson Van ‘t Zelfde & Co and
consists of four workshops. In each workshop
the speaker will discuss an important recent
development that is of significant importance
for parties that contract in the offshore energy
industry. The seminar will be of interest to
commercial managers, business developers,
lawyers, risk and insurance managers and any
others who are involved or interested inf
contracts in the offshore energy industry.
Date:
October 28th
Time:
10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Location: Amsterdam RAI
Submit:
www.offshore-energy.biz/conference/ 10.00 - 11.00 AM
WORKSHOP: “THE IMPORTANCE OF
COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL
ANTI BRIBERY LAWS”
Lonneke Holierhoek, IABLCC B.V.
Lonneke Holierhoek will present a paper in
which important aspects of international anti
bribery laws are discussed whereby the main
focus will be on the UK Bribery Act 2010. She
will further discuss what contractors can do to
ensure that the comply with the requirements
of modern anti-bribery and corruption laws.
The purpose of Lonneke’s presentation is to
raise awareness amongst contractors about
the ever increasing importance of anti-bribery
laws and the real danger of criminal prosecution
of contractors who fail to comply with legal
requirements.
11.00 - 12.00 AM
WORKSHOP: LIABILITIES, INDEMNITIES
AND INSURANCE IN THE OFFSHORE
INDUSTRY - A PERFECT FIT OR IS THERE
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT?
Nico de Wit, Intramar & Nigel Margetson,
Margetson Van ‘t Zelfde & Co
The usual system of contracting in the offshore
industry is based on the knock for knock liability
and indemnity system. This system is supported by a complex system of insurances such
as H&M, P&I, property insurance, workmen
compensation / employer’s liability, general
liability and construction all risk insurances.
The speaker will discuss the interrelationship
between the various liabilities, indemnities and
insurances, whereby the question will be raised
if the existing insurance policies offer full cover
or if some risks remain uninsured, regardless of
an extensive insurance package.
12.00 - 13.00 PM
WORKSHOP: BIMCO TIME CHARTER
SUPPLYTIME 2005 TIPS AND TRICKS
Tom Adams, Stephenson Harwood
On 9 May 2014 Bimco reported that it has earmarked the SUPPLYTIME 2005 for revision by
its Documentary Committee. We consider this
a good opportunity to highlight some important
aspects of the Supplytime 2005 from the Owners’ and the Charterers’ perspective, whereby
we will also discuss various clauses which the
BIMCO Documentary Committee may wish to
give some attention.
13.00 - 14.00 PM
WORKSHOP: DISPUTES IN THE OFFSHORE
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY
Remko Luyten, Offshore Independents
Claims and disputes in offshore construction
projects are commonplace but often complex
in nature. An independent professional can
provide valuable early assistance to ensure
adequate records are kept, notifications are
sent, evidence (including witness statements) is
collected and mitigating measures are taken. In
a later stage of the dispute, an independent professional can provide the relevant technical review of the background of your dispute, provide
high level technical comments and can prepare
a formal expert report to support your cause.
Remko Luyten is an experienced expert witness.
In his workshop Remko will discuss a case that
the Offshore Independents were involved in.
The case study is intended to make the role of an
expert witness in an offshore dispute clear.

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