Contract management for shipbuilding and repairs is a complex process. But will have a buyer and a seller of a promised delivery of goods and services that come in the form of a new ship or a repaired vessel. The deliverable is clearly laid out in a written contract, signed by the contracting parties. The contract is a legal document and comes under the jurisdiction of a particular country and agreed location, e.g., New York or London. The date of delivery is also clearly assigned within the contract terms.

Shipping being a global industry, and the fact that the shipbuilding takes a long-time span, and the manufacture might take place in multiple locations under different jurisdictions; all of these, and more, contribute to contractual disputes and complexities. This course captures the entire process of contract management, from signing of the contract to its delivery.