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TN202406 - Maritime law

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 3 hours HJELPEMIDD

Course content

The judicial system, The characteristics of maritime law, Laws and regulations pertaining to: Vessels, Nationality and registration, Shipping and distribution of liability,The limited liability of shipowners, Oil spill liability and other environmental liabilities, Collision liability, Crew's legal relations, Chartering - an outline Transportation of passengers and luggage, Salvage, General Average. The course of Maritime Law provides the students with an understanding of the laws and regulations pertaining to international shipping.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: document in-depth knowledge of maritime law in accordance with STCW chapters II / 1 and II / 2 and relevant parts of STCW code A-II / 1 function. Control of the ship's operation and care for persons at the operational level and STCW code A-II / 2 function. Control of the ship's operation and care for persons at the management level. Document good knowledge of the structure and distinctiveness of the judiciary, document insight and understanding of the laws and regulations that apply to international shipping, apply the laws, conventions and standard contracts that regulate registration of ships, operations and responsibilities in commercial shipping, use scientific methodology and working methods for developing written reports. Be able to independently update their knowledge within the subject area, both through literature searches, contact with academic environments and by revising their own practice. Skills: describe in detail how the judiciary and the courts function in Norway, explain in detail the characteristics of maritime law, conventions and standard contracts, assess and propose how the responsibility should be distributed with reference to current laws in the event of accidents and other incidents where the ship is responsible. Assess and propose a solution to current conflicts that may arise during salvage and damage to cargo with reference to current laws. Be able to show that one masters the subject of the subject through written reports and oral presentations. Competence: ability to assess environmental, ethical and economic consequences of maritime transport in both a local and global perspective and be able to realize this knowledge through their further professional careers, actively participate in professional discussions and have the ability to share their knowledge and experiences with others and contribute to the development of good practice within the subject area ability to convey professional information both in writing and orally Mer om denne kildetekstenKildeteksten er nødvendig for å få mer informasjon om oversettelsenSend tilbakemeldingSidepaneler

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogical methods: Lecture, group exercises, individual exercises. Mandatory work requirements: Submission of up to three compulsory group work during the semester

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignment

Further on evaluation

3 hours written exam. Permitted aids for written school exams: Laws, regulations and convention texts in book or booklet form, or as a printout from Lovdata.no for regulations and laws / other websites for conventions.

Specific conditions

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

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  5.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Nautic
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 HJELPEMIDD 2023-12-20 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
C226 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 1
G328A Gnisten/Fagskolen 18
G328B Gnisten/Fagskolen 15
C215 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 2
Spring UTS School exam 100/100 HJELPEMIDD 2024-06-07 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
G331 Gnisten/Fagskolen 1
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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