Course - Maritime law - TN101911
Maritime law
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
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
Portfolio assessment
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.