Maritime Law Applications

What You Will Learn

• 1 Understand the foundational principles and sources of maritime law, including international conventions and national jurisdictions.
• 2 Analyze the legal framework for contracts of carriage of goods by sea, including bills of lading and charterparties.
• 3 Apply the principles of marine insurance and general average to risk management and claims resolution.
• 4 Evaluate admiralty jurisdiction, arrest of ships, and maritime liens as enforcement mechanisms.
• 5 Assess international environmental regulations, including MARPOL, OPRC, and ballast water management.
• 6 Interpret maritime safety regulations such as SOLAS, COLREGS, and the ISM Code for compliance.
• 7 Examine the Maritime Labour Convention and the rights of seafarers in employment and welfare.
• 8 Investigate maritime security measures, piracy, and legal responses under SUA and ISPS Code.
• 9 Develop strategies for dispute resolution in maritime matters through arbitration and litigation.
• 10 Explore emerging legal challenges from autonomous vessels, digitalisation, and climate change.