| 1 |
Introduction to Maritime Law: Definition, scope, characteristics and sources of maritime law; national and international legal framework |
| 2 |
The Ship: Concept and legal status of the ship; nationality, registration and ship registers |
| 3 |
The Shipowner: Concept and legal status of the shipowner; liabilities of the shipowner |
| 4 |
The Master and the Crew: Legal status, duties, powers and responsibilities of the master; basic principles concerning the crew |
| 5 |
Introduction to Maritime Contracts: Main types of contracts used in maritime commerce; basic concepts and terminology |
| 6 |
Charterparties I: General principles; types of charterparties; voyage charterparties |
| 7 |
Charterparties II: Time charterparties; main rights and obligations of the parties; standard charterparty forms |
| 8 |
Contracts of Carriage of Goods by Sea I: General principles; parties to the contract; formation and performance of the contract |
| 9 |
Contracts of Carriage of Goods by Sea II: Obligations and liabilities of the carrier; seaworthiness; care of cargo |
| 10 |
Bills of Lading I: Functions and legal characteristics of bills of lading; issuance and contents |
| 11 |
Bills of Lading II: Transfer of bills of lading; rights of the lawful holder; evidentiary function and delivery of goods |
| 12 |
International Rules on Carriage of Goods by Sea: Hague and Hague-Visby Rules; overview of the Hamburg and Rotterdam Rules |
| 13 |
Carrier’s Liability and Limitation of Liability: Grounds of liability, exemptions, limitation of liability and time bars |
| 14 |
Selected Issues and General Review: Analysis of selected cases and maritime contract clauses; review of the main topics covered in the course |
