The Tanker Chartering – Q & A Session is a focused, video-based module designed to support candidates preparing for the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) Tanker Chartering examinations.
The programme includes dedicated exam-preparation videos, offering clear guidance on how to structure answers, identify high-scoring points, and focus on key topics as expected by ICS examiners.
Exam-Focused Q&A Coverage
These four dedicated Q & A videos help candidates:
- Understand the important topics from each chapter
- Interpret previous years’ examination questions
- Apply insights from examiner reports
- Learn how to frame clear, structured, and concise answers that maximise marks
The sessions are designed to bridge the gap between subject knowledge and effective exam presentation, which is critical for success in the Tanker Chartering paper.
Akhilesh K. Gupta
Akhilesh K. Gupta is a tanker chartering and commercial shipping professional with over 20 years of diversified experience of Shipboard operations, Tanker Chartering support, Demurrage & Claims, Voyage economics, and Digital Innovation.
In recent years, Akhilesh has led next-generation Digital platforms covering:
- Laytime & demurrage, Charter party
- Scoring framework for asset optimization
- Data-driven decision-making tools for stakeholders
He currently works at the intersection of tanker commercial operations, voyage management, and digital maritime risk platforms, giving an excellent combination of pre fixture, post fixture, ship management, and data-driven decision making for business transformation.
Teaching & Tutorship Strength
As a Tanker Chartering Tutor, his approach is:
- Subject and practice-driven
- Strong focus on tanker CP clauses, recaps, case studies, and dispute resolution discussion
- Bridging vessel and clause understanding, to enhance chartering perspective
Rating:
Price:
₹ 1999
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Length:
02:20:00
Intended for:
Seafarer, Maritime Professional
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1 Sections . 4 lectures . 2h 20m total length
27 min
1.1 Q & A | Discussing Nov 2024 Question papers
Discussing Nov 2024 Question papers (Que 1 to 4)
Que 1- Default on hire payment by charterer, actions to follow?
Que 2- Compare the terms between COA and TC agreements?
Que 3- Making and labelling of LNG carrier cross section diagram. 2 main LNG trade routes to explain.
Que 4- Drafting Voy charter firm offer- Naphtha cargo
34 min
1.2 Q & A | Nov 2024 Question papers continued
Nov 2024 Question paper continued (Que 5 to 8)
Que 5:explain trading of 4 different grades of cargoes for tankers? Crude oil, Dirty petroleum, CPP, LPG
Que 6: Prepare detailed market report for crude oil trading, for your Principal:
Que 7: Prepare a firm offer for VLCC using WSHTC? Voyage US gulf to South Korea.
Que 8: When will a tanker be considered to be an arrived ship?
39 min
1.3 Q & A | Discussing May 2025 Question papers
Discussing May 2025 Question papers (Que 1 to 4)
Que 1: Draft firm offer for trip time charter, Suezmax
Que 2: Draft a cargo retention clause and describe why its needed?
Que 3: Compile a recap for VLCC, basis worldscale terms and conditions?
Que 4: Draw and label profile & cross section for a 90,000 MT CPP cargo tanker (LR2 Aframax vessel). Planned route and bunker ports/seca zone?
40 min
1.4 Q & A | May 2025 Question papers continued
Discussing May 2025 Question papers (Que 5 to 8)
Que 5: For a cargo of butane (VLGC), identify voyage estimate contents and Net daily surplus//TCE and break even rates
Que 6: Make a firm offer for Handymax tanker, 2-year TC and explain why long term charters are preferred?
Que 7: Prepare a market report for Shipowner about rapid increase in ship supply within LNG sector?
Que 8: Role of Bill of lading in a Jet fuel voyage? CP clauses supporting compliance with Hague-Visby rules
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