Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Law
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Tutorial
Module Offerings
6111LAWCL-SEP-MTP
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 legal 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.
Critically evaluate, analyse and assess the nature of the legal framework, structure and regulation impacting on Maritime actors.
2.
Build upon the knowledge and understanding acquired through the core and other optional modules, to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding which is sufficient to critically evaluate key issues and current developments in the area of Maritime Law.
3.
Acquire a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current problems and contemporary issues and/or insights into the changing nature of UK and international Maritime Law.
4.
Develop an ability to offer rigorous and novel solutions to complex problems.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:1. Introduction to Maritime Law (including Shipbuilding, Sale, Finance, Registration and Enforcement)
2. Charterparties
3. International Trade and Shipping
4. Cargo Claims and Bills of Lading
5. Marine Insurance
6. Carriage of Passengers
7. Liabilities of the Vessel (Collision, Salvage, Average Adjusting)
8. Piracy and Legal Liabilities
Module Overview:
1. To introduce the basics of International maritime law. 2. To develop a critical understanding of commercial maritime issues. 3. To identify the major legal 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. 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.
1. To introduce the basics of International maritime law. 2. To develop a critical understanding of commercial maritime issues. 3. To identify the major legal 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. 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.
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.