EPCIC Contract Management for Offshore and Marine Projects

About the Course

Offshore and marine projects represent some of the most technically complex and commercially demanding developments in the energy industry, involving significant capital investments, specialised marine assets, multi-contractor interfaces, and challenging operating environments. Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning (EPCIC) contracts are widely used to deliver offshore platforms, subsea systems, pipelines, floating facilities, and marine infrastructure, where contractual decisions directly influence project execution, risk allocation, cost performance, and operational readiness. Increasing project complexity, vessel availability constraints, supply chain disruptions, weather-related uncertainties, and heightened regulatory expectations have significantly increased the contractual and commercial challenges associated with offshore and marine project delivery.

This 5-day EPCIC Contract Management for Offshore and Marine Projects training course equips professionals with the knowledge, frameworks, and practical tools required to manage EPCIC contracts throughout the entire lifecycle of offshore and marine developments. It focuses on offshore contracting strategies, marine commercial frameworks, transportation and installation risks, interface management, offshore claims, delay analysis, commissioning risks, and contractual remedies, with particular emphasis on the commercial and contractual challenges associated with complex offshore execution campaigns. Through practical exercises, industry case studies, and commercial simulations, delegates will develop the capabilities required to administer EPCIC contracts, preserve contractual entitlements, manage offshore risks, and optimise commercial outcomes across offshore and marine projects.

Core Objectives

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Assess EPCIC contracting strategies for offshore and marine developments
• Structure contractual arrangements and commercial frameworks for offshore projects
• Evaluate offshore and marine risks and their contractual implications
• Apply contract management practices throughout the EPCIC project lifecycle
• Resolve contractual issues arising from delays, changes, and offshore execution risks
• Protect contractual entitlements through effective claims and remedy mechanisms
• Optimise commercial performance across offshore and marine projects
• Lead contract management initiatives that strengthen project delivery and risk management

Training Approach

This training course adopts a highly interactive and practical approach to learning, combining instructor-led presentations, offshore case studies, contract reviews, commercial simulations, group exercises, and collaborative workshops. Delegates will analyse real-world offshore and marine projects and apply practical methodologies and tools to strengthen contractual decision-making, commercial management, and risk mitigation capabilities.

The Attendees

This training course is designed for professionals responsible for developing, negotiating, administering, and managing EPCIC contracts across offshore and marine projects.

A broad range of professionals will benefit, including but not limited to:

• Contract Managers
• Contract Engineers
• Commercial Managers
• Commercial Advisors
• Offshore Project Managers
• Marine Project Managers
• Construction Managers
• Installation Managers
• Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
• Legal Counsel and Corporate Lawyers
• Claims and Dispute Resolution Professionals
• Project Controls Professionals
• Personnel responsible for offshore and marine capital projects

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: OFFSHORE EPCIC CONTRACT STRATEGY AND RISK ALLOCATION

• Offshore Project Delivery and Contracting Models
• Offshore Campaign and Installation Strategies
• Offshore Risk Allocation and Responsibility Matrices
• FEED-to-EPCIC Interfaces and Risk Transfer
• Subsea, SURF, and Brownfield Interface Management
• Multi-Contract Integration and Interface Risks

DAY TWO: MARINE CONTRACTING AND COMMERCIAL FRAMEWORKS

• Vessel Charter and Marine Service Agreements
• Marine Spread and Offshore Installation Agreements
• Offshore Pricing and Compensation Mechanisms
• Transportation and Installation (T&I) Risks
• Marine Insurance and Warranty Surveyor Requirements
• Offshore Procurement and Supply Chain Risks

DAY THREE: OFFSHORE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND EXECUTION RISKS

• Marine Logistics and Offshore Execution Risks
• Subcontractor and Specialist Contractor Management
• Offshore Change Management and Interface Variations
• Weather Downtime and Marine Delay Events
• Critical Path and Offshore Delay Analysis
• Records, Notices, and Offshore Claims Evidence

DAY FOUR: OFFSHORE CLAIMS AND DISPUTE MANAGEMENT

• Extension of Time and Offshore Delay Claims
• Vessel Standby and Idle Spread Claims
• Disruption and Productivity Loss Claims
• Concurrent Delay and Causation Analysis
• Quantum Assessment and Entitlement Analysis
• Dispute Boards and Offshore Arbitration

DAY FIVE: COMMISSIONING, COMPLETION, AND CONTRACTUAL REMEDIES

• Mechanical Completion and Sail-Away Readiness
• Offshore Commissioning, Start-Up, and Acceptance Testing
• Contractor Default and Step-In Rights
• Suspension, Termination, and Force Majeure
• Commercial Closeout and Final Accounts
• Performance Guarantees, Liquidated Damages, and Contractual Remedies

Certificate Awarded

Upon successful completion of this training course, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from XCalibre Training Centre, acknowledging their accomplishment. This certificate serves as a testament to their dedication to developing their skills and advancing their expertise in their respective fields.