Registration
Petrochemical & Maritime Conferences
2025 - 2026
Early registration for events in the Pequod calendar ensures your place at some of the industry’s most relevant and in-demand gatherings. With limited delegate numbers, early sign-up guarantees access to leading speakers, targeted sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. Registered attendees receive advance programme details, priority booking for breakout sessions, and exclusive updates in the lead-up to each event—allowing you to plan ahead, engage fully, and make the most of your participation.
Early Access.
Priority Placement.
Maximum Value.
Pequod Associates is committed to advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration across the petroleum and maritime sectors. Our events and conferences deliver more than just presentations — they offer actionable insights, in-depth training, and access to the people shaping the future of the industry.
Pequod Associates is committed to advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration across the petroleum and maritime sectors through a growing calendar of specialist events and conferences. Designed to deliver more than just presentations, each programme offers practical insight, in-depth training, and direct access to the individuals shaping the future of the industry. From masterclasses in laytime and demurrage to targeted sessions on petrochemical contracts, cargo loss prevention, and operational risk, every event is grounded in real-world expertise and led by experienced practitioners. Whether you are looking for targeted solutions, peer networking opportunities, or a clearer understanding of evolving industry standards, Pequod’s events provide a focused and engaging environment in which professionals can learn, connect, and make meaningful progress.
Our Approach
Pequod Associates is dedicated to advancing knowledge, promoting best practice, and fostering collaboration across the petroleum and maritime sectors. Our events and conferences are carefully developed to go beyond the conventional — delivering more than just presentations. Each programme is built to provide practical, real-world insight alongside structured training that reflects the complexities of today’s commercial and operational landscape.
From in-depth masterclasses in laytime and demurrage to focused sessions on petrochemical contracts, environmental risk, and cargo loss prevention, our events are led by seasoned practitioners with frontline experience. Every element is designed to help delegates navigate the realities of modern trading and shipping with greater clarity and confidence.
The Value of Attendance
Pequod’s events are not just learning opportunities — they are platforms for progress. Attendees benefit from direct access to industry experts, legal specialists, and operational leaders, creating space for meaningful discussion and valuable exchange. Whether you are seeking targeted solutions, peer networking, or a stronger understanding of evolving standards and contractual obligations, our events support continuous professional growth.
With an expanding calendar of seminars and training sessions, our aim is to deliver consistent value across every engagement — equipping professionals with the tools, insights, and connections needed to drive performance and mitigate risk.
Networking.
Connect with peers, industry leaders, and specialists in an environment built for meaningful conversations and lasting professional relationships.
Knowledge.
Gain valuable insights from expert-led sessions focused on real-world challenges, best practice, and up-to-date operational guidance.
Progress.
Take away practical tools and fresh perspectives that support ongoing professional development and drive better decision-making.
Respected Voices.
Proven Experience.
Real-World Insights.
Pequod has had the privilege of hosting a large selection of renowned industry experts at our past events and conferences — individuals who are not only leaders in their field but also active contributors to the advancement of best practice across the global petroleum and maritime sectors.
Each speaker brings a depth of experience that spans commercial operations, legal frameworks, risk management, contract negotiation, and technical expertise. Their insights go beyond theory, offering practical, real-world knowledge drawn from decades of industry involvement. Whether addressing laytime and demurrage, cargo loss prevention, petrochemical operations, or emerging regulatory pressures, these professionals offer attendees a unique opportunity to learn from those at the forefront of the sector.
By sharing their expertise through case studies, interactive discussions, and scenario-based learning, our speakers ensure every session is both informative and impactful. Their involvement reflects Pequod’s commitment to delivering events that are not only relevant and insightful but also transformative for those looking to sharpen their professional edge.
Regular Speakers
David Clark
Director, Pequod Associates
David is a qualified solicitor with extensive experience in shipping and trading law. Having served as in-house counsel for a leading independent oil trader, he now heads Pequod's oil trading support services team, providing outsourced demurrage & contract administration services. David has been instrumental in developing Pequod’s online oil operations & demurrage training programmes.
Richard Minton
Director, Minton, Treharne & Davies Group
Richard brings a scientific perspective to the industry, offering expertise in cargo inspection and analysis. His work focuses on ensuring product integrity and resolving contamination disputes, providing critical support to trading companies worldwide.
Phil Stalley
Director, HubSE
Phil is a seasoned consultant in the oil and shipping industry, specialising in laytime, demurrage, freight, deviation, and shipping expenses. As a former head of BP’s demurrage team, he played a significant role in drafting BPVOY4 and BP’s oil trading terms. At HubSE, Phil has developed innovative claims management systems to streamline demurrage processes.
Sean O'Sullivan KC
Barrister, Pump Court Chambers
Sean is a distinguished commercial barrister with a focus on shipping and energy disputes. His practice encompasses charterparty disputes, bills of lading contracts, and international arbitration. Sean also serves as a Deputy High Court Judge, bringing judicial insight to complex legal matters.
Global Reach.
Local Relevance.
Connected Thinking..
Pequod’s events and seminars are not confined by geography — they are shaped by the global nature of the Petrochemical and Maritime Industries. Whether hosted in key commercial hubs including London, Rotterdam, and Dubai — or delivered in partnership with international clients — each event is designed to address the challenges and opportunities facing today’s global operators.
This international reach enables us to deliver content that is both globally informed and locally relevant, tackling region-specific issues while sharing best practice from across the world. From regulatory shifts to operational nuances, our programmes are carefully curated to ensure every delegate gains insight that is immediately applicable to their area of operation. With contributors and attendees drawn from a wide range of markets, every event becomes an opportunity to broaden perspective and strengthen industry understanding.
With delegates and contributors drawn from across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas, our programmes reflect the realities of operating in today’s interconnected markets. As we continue to expand our events calendar, Pequod remains committed to providing a platform for shared learning and professional development — supporting the petroleum and maritime sectors in their pursuit of excellence through deeper insight, broader access, and connected thinking.