Former shipbroker and renowned expert in laytime and operations, managing global laytime and demurrage audits for various well-reputed industry names. With Demurrage Desk, Jean-Paul offers contract design and personalised solutions. With a focus on efficiency and optimisation, providing clarity and insight into complex shipping processes.
As an independent and external demurrage auditor, Jean-Paul is a trusted advisor to shipping and trading companies, leveraging his expertise in laytime, demurrage, and shipping operations to ensure contractual compliance, mitigate financial risks, and optimise operational efficiency.
Jean-Paul holds certificates in ship chartering, ship finance, maritime disputes and arbitration, and laytime and demurrage. He is a CIArb accredited commercial mediator, frequently advising on commercial dispute resolution and holds various professional memberships.
Jean-Paul lectures and provides workshops on laytime, demurrage and ship operations at Cambridge Academy of Transport, BIMCO, IFCHOR-Galbraiths and other industry organisations and fora, as well as in-house training and one-on-one coaching.
Join us to gain practical insights from one of the industry’s most respected voices in laytime and demurrage.
