International Conventions on Maritime Law
mkonfidan@gsu.edu.tr
Content
Objective
The course aims to introduce students international conventions of maritime law developed by international organizations in the context of efforts to unify maritime law. After explaining the fundamental concepts and institutions specific to maritime law, these will be examined within the framework of the rules set forth in international conventions. The objective is to equip students with a holistic and critical perspective grounded under the rules of international conventions
Course Learning Outcomes
Students will develop their ability to interpret international conventions relating to maritime law, and shall have enhanced their skills in identifying legal problems, conducting research, and developing arguments to a level sufficient for preparing a research paper.
References
Paul Todd, Advanced Introduction to Maritime Law, Edward Elgar Publishing, 2021.
Francesco Berlingieri, International Maritime Conventions: Volume 1, The Carriage of Goods and Passengers by Sea, Informa Law from Routledge, 2014.
Weekly Contents
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Maritime Law |
| 2 | Basic Concepts of Maritime Law |
| 3 | Unification of Maritime Law and International Organisations of Maritime Law |
| 4 | Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976/1996 |
| 5 | Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea (Athens Convention 1974/2002) |
| 6 | International Conventions Related with Liability of the Carrier: Brussels Convention 1924 (Hague Rules), Hague-Visby Rules 1968 |
| 7 | International Conventions Related with Liability of the Carrier (Hamburg Rules 1978) |
| 8 | International Conventions Related with Liability of the Carrier: Rotterdam Rules 2008 |
| 9 | International Conventions Related to Vessel Source Pollution: International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage 1969/1992 |
| 10 | International Conventions Related to Vessel Source Pollution: International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage 2001 |
| 11 | International Conventions Related to Vessel Source Pollution: International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea 1996/2010 |
| 12 | International Conventions Related with Sea Accidents: International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law With Respect to Collision Between Vessels, 1910 |
| 13 | International Conventions Related with Sea Accidents: Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks 2007 |
| 14 | International Conventions Related with Sea Accidents: International Convention on Salvage 1989 |
Assessment System
| Activities | Number | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 0 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 0 | 60 |
| Total | 0 | 100 |
| Activities | Number | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 1 | 50 |
| Presentation | 1 | 50 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 100 |