Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Seminar
Workshop

Module Offerings

5511LAWSL-JAN-PAR

Aims

1. To introduce the basics of International maritime law. 2. To develop a critical understanding of commercial maritime issues. 3. To identify the major issues when ships enter into difficulty at sea. 4. To consider the adequacy of the current legal structure of the modern maritime contract. 5. To consider the adequacy of the published material in Maritime Law.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evaluate the nature of the legal framework, structure and regulation impacting on Maritime actors.
2.
Evaluate key issues and current developments in the area of Maritime Law.
3.
Understand and show and critical awareness of current problems and contemporary issues and/or insights into the changing nature of UK and international Maritime Law
4.
Provide rigorous and novel solutions to complex problems

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:1. Introduction to Maritime Law (including Shipbuilding, Sale, Finance, Registration and Enforcement) 2. Public International Law and the Law of the Sea 3. The Conflict of Laws relating to Maritime Law 4. Charterparties 5. International Trade and Shipping 6. Cargo Claims and Bills of Lading 7. Marine Insurance 8. Carriage of Passengers 9. Liabilities of the Vessel (Collision, Salvage, Average Adjusting) 10. Piracy and Legal Liabilities
Additional Information:This course covers legal principles that govern Commercial issues in Maritime law, Public International Law and the Law of the Sea. Students will learn about maritime issues such as Cargo Claims and Bills of Lading, International Trade and Shipping, Marine Insurance, Carriage of Passengers Liabilities of the Vessel (Collision, Salvage, Average Adjusting) and Piracy.

Assessments

Essay