Course Overview

How can organisations manage the complexities of offshore and marine projects while balancing technical, commercial, and legal risks? Effective EPCIC contract management requires a thorough understanding of contract structures, risk allocation, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution to support successful project delivery.

The EPCIC Contract Management in Offshore and Marine programme by Transformentors Academy equips participants with the practical knowledge and skills needed to manage Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning (EPCIC) contracts in offshore and marine environments. The programme explores tendering strategies, contract structures, pricing mechanisms, risk allocation, international standards, and regulatory requirements.

Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, participants will develop the ability to draft and manage EPCIC contracts, mitigate legal and commercial risks, handle contractual claims, and apply effective dispute resolution strategies. By the end of the programme, participants will be prepared to manage offshore and marine contracts with greater legal certainty, commercial awareness, and operational confidence.

Agenda

Day — 1 Understanding Contract Models and Legal Structures

• Understanding offshore and marine contract delivery models:
  • Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning (EPCIC)
  • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
  • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM)
• Exploring the legal foundations of responsibility allocation in offshore contracts
• Understanding pricing structures used in EPCIC commercial agreements
• Examining tax structuring strategies for liability management and efficiency
• Reviewing legal frameworks governing international offshore contracts
• Understanding ESG and HSE legal requirements in EPCIC projects

Day — 2 Legal Structure of the Tendering Process

• Understanding EPCIC tendering procedures in offshore and marine projects
• Identifying qualification criteria for competent and compliant bidders
• Applying effective bid evaluation and contractor selection strategies
• Reviewing the legal requirements of tender documentation
• Managing bidder communications, expectations, and clarifications
• Understanding enforceable commitments during contract award and finalisation

Day — 3 Structuring and Negotiating Key Legal Terms

• Defining enforceable provisions for project scope and deliverables
• Understanding indemnities and contractor liabilities
• Reviewing contractual clauses for changes in applicable laws and regulations
• Applying legal mechanisms to manage political and external risks
• Understanding termination rights for both cause and convenience

Day — 4 Contractual Risk Allocation and Management

• Identifying key risk categories in offshore contracts:
  • Technical
  • Scheduling
  • Commercial
  • Regulatory
  • Geopolitical
• Exploring contractual clauses for effective risk allocation and transfer
• Managing contract variations and associated cost impacts
• Reviewing delay provisions and extension of time (EOT) clauses
• Applying legal safeguards for currency fluctuations and payment obligations

Day — 5 Legal Closure and Dispute Management

• Understanding procedures for formal contract completion and acceptance
• Managing legal obligations during the defect liability period
• Reviewing provisions for the transfer of title, warranties, and intellectual property rights
• Understanding the role of disclaimers and limitations of liability
• Exploring post-completion dispute resolution frameworks and forums
• Course Review: Key takeaways, lessons learned, and course evaluation

Learning Outcomes

After completing the EPCIC Contract Management in Offshore and Marine course, you will be able to:

• Understand the legal and commercial differences between EPCIC, EPC, and EPCM contract models.
• Analyse the legal implications of assigning project responsibility under EPCIC contracts.
• Evaluate pricing structures, including lump sum, unit rate, and hybrid EPCIC agreements.
• Understand the legal framework governing the EPCIC tendering and bidding process.
• Apply key contractual provisions, including indemnities, change in law, and political risk clauses.
• Manage risk allocation through contractual mechanisms for variations, delays, and payments.
• Understand contract close-out procedures, including final acceptance, warranties, and intellectual property rights.
• Evaluate dispute resolution methods, including negotiation, arbitration, and legal escalation for post-completion conflicts.

Who Should Attend

This programme is ideal for:

• Offshore and marine project managers responsible for EPCIC project delivery
• Contract and commercial managers overseeing complex offshore agreements
• Legal advisors and contract counsel providing contractual and regulatory support
• Procurement and supply chain professionals managing offshore sourcing and supplier relationships
• Engineers and technical leads involved in offshore and marine projects
• Risk, compliance, and commercial analysts responsible for project governance and risk management