Commercial Admiralty Law

This course aims to provide Merchant Marine Officers with a comprehensive and deeper understanding of the principles of international maritime laws and its application in the shipping industry, and the commercial use of ships.

Training Outcome/s

After the training, the participants should

• Express fundamental awareness of Admiralty Law principles, its historical overview and development, and relevance to the shipping industry;
• Interpret the application of international conventions, legislations and Regulations and their effects in the maritime trade;
• Explain the functions of Bill of Lading, the Hague Rules, the Hague-Visby Rules, Hamburg Rules and Rotterdam Rules;
• Identify the legal principles and commercial practices in resolving problems in the carriage of goods by sea;
• Understand the main charter parties used in hiring or chartering ship;
• Recognize binding agreements regarding the carriage of goods and freight;
• Apply procedures in handling causes of action against the vessel; and
• Identify organization involved in the maritime industry, their function and services in the safe operation of ships.  

Qualifications

Masters and Chief Officers