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TN101911

Maritime law

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement Portfolio assessment and written examination

About

About the course

Course content

  • Judicial construction and structure.
  • The character of maritime Law.
  • Laws, international conventions and standard contracts in relation to: ship, nationality, and registry, shipbuilding, ship repairing, sale and purchase of ships
  • Maritime liens and retention
  • Shipping and responsibilities
  • Shipowners limited liability
  • Liability for oil spill and other environmental responsibilities
  • Liability for collision
  • Crew's legal position
  • Chartering - an overview
  • Transport liability: Damage /loss of cargo, delays etc.
  • Transportation of passengers and baggage
  • Salvage
  • General accident

Learning outcome

Demonstrate good knowledge of the judicial structure and characteristics. Demonstrate insight and understanding of laws and rules relating to international shipping. Use the laws, conventions and standard contracts that regulate the registration of ships, operation and responsibilities on commercial shipping. Using scientific methods and practices for the development of written reports Independently update his/her knowledge on the subject area, both through literature searches, consult with experts and through audit of own practice. Describe in detail how the judiciary and the courts work in Norway. Explain in detail the character of maritime law, conventions and standard contracts. Evaluate and suggest how responsibility should be allocated with reference to acts of accidents and other incidents where the ship is held responsible. Consider and propose solutions to current conflicts that may arise during the salvage and cargo damage with reference to relevant laws demonstrate mastering the discipline courses through written reports and oral presentations. Ability to assess the environmental, ethical and economic implications of sea transport in both a local and global perspective and realize this knowledge through his/her future career. Ability to actively contribute to discussions and be able to share his/her knowledge and experiences with others and contribute to the development of good practice on the subject Ability to communicate scientific information both orally and in writing

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and group exercises

Further on evaluation

The candidate will prepare group work placed in a folder. Group work is included in the assessment, and participants in each group get the same grade. In addition, the candidate is assessed on the basis of a 3-hour individual school exam. Both examinations must be passed. New and postponed exam: It is possible to take a written 3-hour school exam as a new and postponed exam. If a group has not received a grade mark on one or more of the answers in the folder, the group, assuming all group members agree, submit a folder with improved work on a new and postponed exam. The student is entitled to a new and postponed exam if the student has had a valid absence or has failed.

New and postponed exam: following semester.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Nautical Studies (353MN)
Shipping management (432SM)

Course materials

Will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Subject areas

  • Nautic

Contact information

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment and written examination
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Portfolio assessment
Weighting 40/100 Examination aids ALLE Exam system Inspera Assessment
School exam
Weighting 60/100 Examination aids LOVSAMLING Date 2025-12-09 Time 09:00 Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Gnisten/Fagskolen
Room G326
2 candidates
Room G325
5 candidates
Room G331
36 candidates

Re-sit examination - Spring 2026

Portfolio assessment
Weighting 40/100 Examination aids ALLE Exam system Inspera Assessment
School exam
Weighting 60/100 Examination aids LOVSAMLING Duration 3 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.