Professional Certificate in Ship Sale & Purchase

Course Info

Length: 2 Weeks

City: Dubai

Type: In Classroom

Available Dates

  • Feb-24-2025

    Dubai

  • Apr-28-2025

    Dubai

  • June-23-2025

    Dubai

  • Aug-25-2025

    Dubai

  • Oct-27-2025

    Dubai

  • Dec-22-2025

    Dubai

Dates in Other Venues

  • Jan-27-2025

    London

  • Mar-24-2025

    London

  • May-26-2025

    London

  • July-28-2025

    London

  • Sep-22-2025

    London

  • Nov-24-2025

    London

Course Details

Course Outline

10 days course

Fundamentals of Ship Sale and Purchase


  • Overview of the maritime industry and its key stakeholders
  • Significance of ship sales and purchases within the maritime sector
  • Tax considerations and exemption certificates in ship transactions

Ship Types and Classification Systems


  • Characteristics of various ship types
  • Role and Importance of Classification Societies


Market Trends and Key Stakeholders


  • Current market trends in ship sales
  • Identifying key players and intermediaries in ship transactions

Legal Contracts and Agreements


  • International regulations and conventions governing ship sales
  • Essential contracts such as the Memorandum of Agreement and Sale and Purchase Agreement
  • Tax implications and the significance of resale certificates

Ship Valuation Techniques


  • Approaches to ship valuation and influencing factors
  • Determining purchase prices in ship sales

Comprehensive Due Diligence


  • Importance of due diligence in ship transactions
  • Technical and legal aspects of the due diligence process
  • Required documentation and investigation procedures

Financing and Insurance Options


  • Options for financing ship acquisitions
  • Managing risks through marine insurance
  • Tax considerations in ship financing and insurance

Effective Negotiation and Documentation


  • Strategies for successful negotiation in ship sales
  • Preparing and reviewing essential documentation
  • Detailed exploration of ship sale agreements

Ownership Transfer and Registration


  • Procedures for transferring ship ownership and registration
  • Considerations for flagging and the importance of the certificate of registry

Resolving Disputes in Ship Sales


  • Methods for resolving disputes in ship transactions
  • Role of arbitration and other legal processes
  • Tax implications during dispute resolution