Arrival and Registration
Collect Conference satchel, name badge, Conference Programme and Tourist Information from the Conference Hospitality Desk beside the Guttenberg Suite
The Programme
This is the draft programme of IMCC'08, the 5th International Marine Claims Conference, «Synergy or antagonism - Are we now benefiting from working together rather than separately?», to be held at The Grand Hotel, Malahide, Dublin from Wednesday 22th October to Friday 24th October 2008.
The latest draft programme can be downloaded here
Wednesday, 22th October 2008
10.00
12.30
Rolling light buffet lunch in the Guttenberg Suite
15.00
Conference opens in the Tara Suite
Welcome and Chairman introduction.
Welcome and Chairman introduction.
15.15
Interactive System
15.25
Actions from last meeting
- Introduction to website
- Training
- International Association of Marine Claims Professionals
- Claims Protocol
- IUMI Report
- Joint Hull Report
16.45
Whatever next? Pods and other new technology updates including LNGs and dual fuels
17.45
Close
19.00
Wine and Canapé Reception at the Griffon Bar
20.00
Informal Dinner at the Coast Restaurant
Thursday, 23th October 2008
9.00
Opening and housekeeping
9.15
All the world's a stage
A maritime casualty in one Act.
A maritime casualty in one Act.
10.45
Coffee
11.15
Salvage Session
Topical issues discussed.
Topical issues discussed.
12.30
Team Photograph
13.00
Lunch at the Colonnade Restaurant
14.00
International round up
Changes in International markets - a review since IMCC 2004
Changes in International markets - a review since IMCC 2004
15.00
Panel Discussion
Is unseaworthiness a viable defence for underwriters in the 21st century?
Is unseaworthiness a viable defence for underwriters in the 21st century?
15.35
Tea
16.00
«There are no facts, only interpretations»
How the US courts are finding coverage on marine policies for non-marine claims
How the US courts are finding coverage on marine policies for non-marine claims
16.30
Superyachts - all shine and no substance?
17.15
Close
18.15
Buses depart for dinner
19.15
Pre Dinner Drinks
Eenjoy the largest private art collection of Jack B Yeats, Ireland's greatest impressionist painter.
Eenjoy the largest private art collection of Jack B Yeats, Ireland's greatest impressionist painter.
20.00
Dinner at The K Club, Straffan, Co Kildare
«Smurfit Clubhouse»
Dress code: Smart Dress (for men Jacket/Tie are required)
The K Club is a 5 star resort set on over 500 acres of rolling Kildare countryside on a mile long private stretch of the river Liffey. An elegantly restored 19th Century Georgian Mansion Estate it was originally modelled after a French Château by Hugh Barton in 1832. The two Arnold Palmer designed Golf Courses were home to the Ryder Cup in 2006.
«Smurfit Clubhouse»
Dress code: Smart Dress (for men Jacket/Tie are required)
The K Club is a 5 star resort set on over 500 acres of rolling Kildare countryside on a mile long private stretch of the river Liffey. An elegantly restored 19th Century Georgian Mansion Estate it was originally modelled after a French Château by Hugh Barton in 1832. The two Arnold Palmer designed Golf Courses were home to the Ryder Cup in 2006.
Friday, 24th October 2008
9.30
Opening and housekeeping
9.35
Broker Heaven - what would that look like?
10.20
Poacher turned gamekeeper
What does the insured actually expect from their insurers?
What does the insured actually expect from their insurers?
10.50
Coffee
11.10
Cruise boat losses - how to get caught out
11.50
Open session for P&I
12.30
Plans for 2009
12.45
Chairman's closing remarks
13.15
Lunch at the Colonnade Restaurant
