AVAILABLE SCHEDULED AND ON DEMAND
Scheduled: 12 January 2027, 12 weeks
On-Demand: Start Now
AVAILABLE SCHEDULED AND ON DEMAND
Scheduled: 12 January 2027, 12 weeks
On-Demand: Start Now
Get your laytime and demurrage certificate and learn everything you need to know about dry and wet trade calculations
Understand the difference between profit or loss; conciliation or litigation; success or failure in trade deals and chartering enterprises.
Laytime and Demurrage: The Core of Commercial Shipping Disputes
Laytime and demurrage sit at the heart of commercial shipping disputes, directly determining the difference between profit and loss on every dry cargo and tanker chartering operation. For professionals working in chartering, operations or commercial management, a thorough understanding of laytime and demurrage calculation is not just a technical skill, it is a commercial necessity.
This laytime and demurrage training course gives maritime and offshore industry professionals an overview of the principles and practice of laytime and demurrage, from Notices of Readiness, Statements of Facts and Bills of Lading through to dry cargo and tanker timesheet calculations, charter party clauses and dispute resolution. Delivered 100% online by Lloyd's Maritime Academy, the course is designed to build the calculation skills and legal knowledge needed to protect commercial interests and resolve disputes with confidence.
Revolutionising Laytime Management: Precise, Profitable, More Protected
- Gain a thorough understanding of laytime and demurrage, including their legal and practical aspects, to make informed decisions in shipping and trade operations.
- Develop skills in calculating laytime and demurrage, as well as related concepts like detention and despatch, ensuring accuracy in operational and financial assessments.
- Learn to apply laytime and demurrage principles in real-world scenarios, helping to avoid costly disputes and improve operational efficiency.
- Enhance career prospects with a professional certificate that demonstrates expertise and commitment to these critical shipping concepts.
Who is this course for?
Whether you work in chartering, port operations, claims or legal roles, this course provides the essential foundations to manage laytime and demurrage accurately and commercially. This course supports career progression from Chartering Assistant or Operations Coordinator through to Demurrage Analyst and Senior Commercial Chartering Manager.
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- Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection
- Flexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study
- Professional – industry leading course directors and tutors
- Quality – study the same course used by corporations for internal training
- Network – with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world. Use our online tutorial forum to ask questions and share knowledge
- Save money – no additional travel or accommodation costs
Unlock Key Laytime & Demurrage Skills At Your Own Pace
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