BSc in Maritime Studies / Бакалавр в Області Морських Наук

Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitlePRINCIPLES OF SHIPPING AND ADMIRALTY LAW
Course Unit CodeATSL302
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated5
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Show an understanding of legal aspects of marine affairs including ship registration, ship ownership (including the transfer and transmission of ownership) and ship management.
  2. Describe anti-trust rules and apply these rules in scenarios of commercial negotiations and/or decisions.
  3. Evaluate the tonnage tax system as regards the taxation of shipping operations.
  4. Identify potential legal issues during contract negotiations and formation.
  5. Recognize areas of disputes and discuss how to react in the event that a shipping/maritime related dispute arises.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesATML101Co-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents

I. The Cyprus Shipping Company & Basic Principles of Company Law

 

II. Shipping transactions& relevant principles of contract law(ship finance documents, MOAs and Bills of Sale, shipbuilding contracts)

 

III. Ship Registration (incl. provisional and permanent registration, parallel in and parallel out registration, ISM Code and ISPS Code Compliance).

IV. Ship Mortgages

 

V. Maritime Liens

 

VI. Maritime Labour Law (safe manning, masters and crew, health requirements, ILO Maritime Convention 2006)

VII. Legal Aspects of Ship Management

 

VIII. Global Limitation of Liability of Shipowners: LLMC Convention 1996

 

IX. Taxation of Shipping Activities

 

X. Overview of Antitrust Law in the Shipping Sector

 

XI. Overview of the Admiralty Jurisdiction:

(i)                   Admiralty Court Jurisdiction

(ii)                 Proceedings in rem and in personnam; Ship Arrests

(iii)                Salvage

(iv)                Collision

Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Neocleous’s Introduction to Cyprus Law by Andreas Neocleous & Co. LLC, 3rd Edition
  • Maritime Law by Christopher Hill, 5th edition, LLP
References
  • Relevant legislative instruments as amended from time to time.
  • Relevant Case-law.
  • Relevant Circulars of the Department of Merchant Shipping, as may be applicable from time to time.
  • BIMCO Standard Contract Terms.
  • Various legal articles including “Cyprus: Freezing orders, ship arrest warrants, anti-suit injunctions, disclosure orders and Norwich Pharmacal relief in aid of court or arbitration proceedings in Cyprus and overseas”,
Planned learning activities and teaching methodsLectures and discussions
Assessment methods and criteria
Mid-term exam40%
Final Exam60%
Language of instructionEnglish
Work placement(s)NO

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