DUI 402 - Maritime Law- II

Course Objectives

1- To teach Maritime Private Law,
2- To teach Maritime Law and its concepts,
3- To gain enough knowledge and practice in order to defend and protect related legal rights and interests and to avoid and overcome probable legal disputes resulted from ship and maritince

Course Description

Bozkurt – Lotus case. Montreuz Turkish Straits Convention. Introduction to Maritime Priate Law. Tort and contractual liability. Introduction to Maritime Law. Ship, registration, flag, ship’s seaworthiness/cargoworthiness/port clerance. Master, seafarers. Duties, authorities and responsibilities of Master. Shipowner, disponent owner, rights and responsiblities of shipowner. Shipping Trade Contracts. Maritime Casualties; Collision, Salvage, General Average. Civil Liability and Compensation for Civil Claims Resulted From Marine Pollution. Marine Insurance; Hull and Machinery Insurance, Cargo Insurance, Pand I.