MMD 424E - Shipping Law

Course Objectives

1. To teach the concepts, definitions, and principles of the shipping law.
2. To introduce international trade agreements.
3. To teach the contracts regarding maritime transportation.
4. To teach general features and types of transportation insurance

Course Description

Introduction to maritime transportation, ship types, maritime markets, maritime transportation stakeholders, importance of maritime transportation; types of maritime transportation, charter, liner, carriage of passengers and luggage, carriage of livestock, special cargo transportation; international trade agreements, international sales of goods, INCOTERMS; intermediaries, agencies, brokers, forwarders, NVOCC; safety at sea, sea-worthiness, cargo-worthiness, port clearance; shipping contracts...