OVERVIEW

The Course introduces students to the knowledge of the basic items of maritime and shipping law as well as marine insurance. 

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the knowledge of the basic items concerning the vessels’ utilization, including their safety and security, and maritime carriages of goods, through an analysis of the relevant national, international and E.C. laws and rules.

TEACHING METHODS

The Course is based on traditional lessons as well as on seminars and/or meetings aimed at the study of specific topics and also on testimonials from maritime operators.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

·     Maritime law sources

·     Maritime Administration 

·     Maritime Zones and jurisdiction

·     The ship and its administrative regime (concept of ship, ship registration and nationality, technical and human seaworthiness, ship documents and certificates)

·     Safety and Security Rules: International Standards (Solas and Marpol Conventions, ISM Code and ISPS Code, STCW Convention, Maritime Labour Convention, Colregs, etc.)

·     Port and Navigation Controls, (PSC, VTS, etc.) – Classification Societies

·     The shipping operators :

shipowner, shipmanager, master/officers/crew, vessel’s agent, broker and forwarding agent

·     Ships and property:

-Shipbuilding and Ships Sale Contracts

·     Charterparties and carriages by sea:

-  Bareboat charter and vessel Leasing contract

 - Time charter, Voyage charter, Contract of   affreightment, Service contract

-   Carriage of goods and containers by Sea in national and international traffics

-   -   Carriage of Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code)

- Shipping Documents (Charterparties, Bills of lading, Seawaybills, Time sheets, etc.)

*General Average

* Pilotage, Towage and Salvage at Sea Rules

*Marine Insurance:

-Hulls and Machinery coverages,

-Goods coverages,

-P and I Clubs.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. G.M. Boi, Principi e tendenze nel diritto marittimo, Giappichelli 2016

       2. Materials delivered by the teacher

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

GIORGETTA MARIA BOI (President)

MONICA BRIGNARDELLO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

2nd semester

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral examination

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Oral questions on all the topics covered by the program of the Course.

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Examination can be  repeated during the same session