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Engineering

Learning Methods

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Module Offerings

5102MAR-SEP-CTY

Aims

To develop an understanding of the law and practice in relation to export sales and the movement of goods with particular reference to the carriage of goods by sea.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Discuss the law relating to international sales and the carriage of cargo.
2.
Examine the International Conventions that govern the Carriage of Goods.
3.
Analyse Cargo Claims and legal issues involving carriers and charterers.
4.
Evaluate how the Doctrine of Privity affects third party rights and duties.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Export Trade Contracts: Sale of Goods Act 1979 Consumer Rights Act 2015 “Himalaya Clauses” and 3rd party protection Express and implied terms in contracts of affreightment Contracts under the common Law and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971 Hague-Visby Rules, Hamburg Rules, Rotterdam Rules Cargo claims & ADR (Alternative Dispute resolution) INCOTERMS; CIF & FOB contracts, multimodal contracts of carriage Limitation of Liability, and the application of limitation clauses upon third parties Charterparties; time, voyage, demise Laytime and Demurrage Insurance Claims; P&I Clubs and Commercial underwriters (outline) Particular issues within road and air transport (outline)
Module Overview:
You will develop an understanding of the law and practice in relation to export sales and the movement of goods with particular reference to the carriage of goods by sea.
Additional Information:This module develops students understanding of legal issues through an applied examination of carriage of goods and export sales.

Assessments

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