Regulatory basis
- Salvage Convention 1989
- Lloyd's Open Form (LOF 2020)
- SCOPIC Clause
Safety, Security & Environment
Salvage at Sea — Lloyd's Open Form (LOF)
Lloyd's Open Form (LOF) salvage agreement — principles of 'no cure, no pay', the SCOPIC clause, and the Master's authority to engage salvors.
Target audience
- Masters, chief officers, DPAs, claims handlers
Prerequisites
- None
Learning objectives
What you'll be able to do
Decide when to engage salvage
Sign LOF correctly and invoke SCOPIC if needed
Manage salvor interface and documentation
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
Salvage law
- No cure, no pay
- Article 14 environmental award
02
LOF mechanics
- Signing
- SCOPIC
- Termination
03
Master's role
- Authority
- Communications
- Records
Assessment
Case study and written test.
Certification
Course completion certificate.
References & further reading
Authoritative sources
This course aligns with international maritime conventions and IMO Model Courses. Use these references for detailed regulatory text.
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