The module aims to give the students a thorough introduction to International Maritime Law, and an overview of the national and international framework of shipping. The challenges of jurisdiction and choice of law is discussed. General contract law in shipping is covered, as well as mandatory and non-mandatory rules relating to shipowners’ and charterers’ liabilities.
Duration
1 semester
Format
Online
Units
2
Semester
Spring
The module aims to give the students a thorough introduction to International Maritime Law, and an overview of the national and international framework of shipping. The challenges of jurisdiction and choice of law is discussed. General contract law in shipping is covered, as well as mandatory and non-mandatory rules relating to shipowners’ and charterers’ liabilities.
- Duration
1 semester - Format
Online - Units
4 - Start date
Autumn 
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This Shipping Law module provides a general and broad introduction to the various concepts of what is known as “Shipping Law”. It covers a wide range of maritime law issues including Admiralty and General Maritime Law, Maritime Contracts and Tort Law, Collisions, Salvage, Towage and Pilotage.
Furthermore, students will be introduced to the concept of Action in Rem and in Personam, issues of Carriage of Passengers, as well as Marine Pollution and finally, Marine Insurance.
Meet the Instructor
Spyros Theodoropoulos
LLM from Cardiff Law Scholl in Marine Legal Affairs
Professor Spyros Theodoropoulos holds a BA from The University of Piraeus in Shipping Economics and an LLM from Cardiff Law Scholl in Marine Legal Affairs. Since 2000, he has worked in various senior managerial and counsel positions within shipmanagement and chartering companies from Greece, Dubai and the USA. Through his long and active involvement in the Shipping industry, he acquired extensive experience in maritime legal affairs such as regulations, contract formation, dispute resolution, liabilities in tort, environmental issues etc. both from their legal perspective as well as the everyday/practical aspect. Some of the companies that Professor Theodoropoulos has worked over the years include GMS Dubai, Liquimar, Newport and Guardian Navigation.
This Shipping Law module provides a general and broad introduction to the various concepts of what is known as “Shipping Law”. It covers a wide range of maritime law issues including Admiralty and General Maritime Law, Maritime Contracts and Tort Law, Collisions, Salvage, Towage and Pilotage.
Furthermore, students will be introduced to the concept of Action in Rem and in Personam, issues of Carriage of Passengers, as well as Marine Pollution and finally, Marine Insurance.
Meet the Instructor
Spyros Theodoropoulos
LLM from Cardiff Law Scholl in Marine Legal Affairs
Professor Spyros Theodoropoulos holds a BA from The University of Piraeus in Shipping Economics and an LLM from Cardiff Law Scholl in Marine Legal Affairs. Since 2000, he has worked in various senior managerial and counsel positions within shipmanagement and chartering companies from Greece, Dubai and the USA. Through his long and active involvement in the Shipping industry, he acquired extensive experience in maritime legal affairs such as regulations, contract formation, dispute resolution, liabilities in tort, environmental issues etc. both from their legal perspective as well as the everyday/practical aspect. Some of the companies that Professor Theodoropoulos has worked over the years include GMS Dubai, Liquimar, Newport and Guardian Navigation.
√ develop the knowledge over the laws, regarding all aspects with which those engaged in the business of owning and managing vessels are likely to meet;
√ to enrich knowledge with advanced legal issues of both the law of Admiralty and Shipowners Liability.
√ develop the knowledge over the laws, regarding all aspects with which those engaged in the business of owning and managing vessels are likely to meet;
√ to enrich knowledge with advanced legal issues of both the law of Admiralty and Shipowners Liability.
At the end of the module the learner will be able to:
Evaluate the issues arising in the settlement of disputes and solve them using applicable laws in relation to contracts of carriage and Bills of Ladings
Apply the taught principles of law to factual situations and evaluate the relevant legal standing.
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
Based on the Programme Specification, students are formally assessed through the submission of coursework. The forms of coursework depend on the characteristics of each module and may include the following types
of assessments: case study, essay, report, dissertation, market analysis,project output, valuation, etc.
In addition each module incorporates multiple self-assessment tests. Self-assessment tests are not part of the formal assessment but completion is strongly encouraged as students will be able to monitor and evaluate their learning process and identify areas requiring improvement.
At the end of the module the learner will be able to:
Evaluate the issues arising in the settlement of disputes and solve them using applicable laws in relation to contracts of carriage and Bills of Ladings
Apply the taught principles of law to factual situations and evaluate the relevant legal standing.
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
Based on the Programme Specification, students are formally assessed through the submission of coursework. The forms of coursework depend on the characteristics of each module and may include the following types
of assessments: case study, essay, report, dissertation, market analysis,project output, valuation, etc.
In addition each module incorporates multiple self-assessment tests. Self-assessment tests are not part of the formal assessment but completion is strongly encouraged as students will be able to monitor and evaluate their learning process and identify areas requiring improvement.
FAQs
1
Assess the different stages of crafting, executing and reviewing a strategy.
2
Critically evaluate how these functions are applied in shipping.
3
Apply performance monitoring and management in the shipping context.
4
Evaluate Commercial Shipping Management Strategies.
Your tuition covers:
HD films per course, your own e-book, 24/7 support, professor video calls 3 times per month, extra webinars by Shipping industry titans
1
Good command of the English Language via IELTS, TOEFL or any other internationally approved English language certification.
2
Employer/Professor recommendation.