LAW5116

Maritime law 506

(LAW)

Not offered in 2001

Mr Leighton Morris

6 credit points + Three 1-hour lectures per week + Clayton + Prerequisite: LAW2100

Synopsis: Introduction to carriage of goods by sea; bills of lading. The Hague, Hague-Visby and Hamburg Rules. Voyage charterparties. Laytime and demurrage. Time charterparties. Maritime liens and other charges. The Admiralty jurisdiction. Marine insurance. Protection and Indemnity insurance. Collisions at sea. Limitation of liability. Salvage. Marine pollution.

Assessment: Written case study (6700 words): 67% + Written research assignment (3300 words): 33%