Course Name : Maritime Law

Degree: Associate

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS

Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

DUI 1020

1/2 (Spring)

2

3

2

0

0

Department

Maritime Transportation and Management

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr   (PRU ONLINE)

Course Type

 Compulsory

 Course Language

 Turkish

Course Prerequisites

 None

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

40

60

Course Description

1. Definition of Law, its sources and fields.

2. Fundamental principles of Law

3. Fundamental definitions.

4. International Law, Municipal Law, their enforcements and sanctions

5. Definition of Maritime Law and its classifications

6. Fundamental characteristics of International Maritime Law

7. The structure and sources of National Maritime Legislation

8.The Statute on Salvation and its requirements

9. Maritime Labor Law

10. Definition of “Master” and his powers and responsibilities

11. Definition of “Ship”, seaworthiness, cargo worthiness and good ship

12. The records and documents required on board

13. Maritime accidents and collision

14. Avaria

15. Salvage

Course Objectives

to teach definition, concepts and principles of Public Law, Private Law and Maritime Law.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully pass this lesson will receive the following knowledge and skills:

   Regarding to Basic Law;

I. Define the law and know some related basic concepts

II. Know the fields of law and legal systems and explain the basic principles.

III. Explain the sources of law and views on the basis of law.

IV. Explain enforcement and sanctions of international law, national law.

   Regarding Maritime Law;

V. Define and classify maritime law, explain the basic principles of international maritime law.

VI. Know the structure and sources of the national maritime legislation.

VII. Describe definition, types, criterions and register of ship.

VIII. Describe the documents and records to be kept on board.

IX. Define the affreighter, know his rights and liabilities.

X. Define the Master, explain his authority and responsibilities, know the rights and duties of seafarers according to the Maritime Labor Law

XI. Define the avaria, collision and salvage together with their elements regarding marine accidents, know their types and explain legal responsibility/civil liabilities.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Tutorial Place

Co-term Condition

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

1-2

10

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

20

Field Study

Final Exam

40

TOTAL

%100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

%60

Effects of Final on Grading, %

%40

TOTAL

%100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

3

42

Midterm

1

6

6

Quiz

2

5

10

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

5

5

Field Study

Final Exam

1

7

7

Total Workload

70

Total Workload/25

2,8

Course ECTS Credits

3

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Information Sources of Law and Human Rules of Conduct

I

2

Some Fundamental Concepts on Law

I

3

Fields of Law

II, IV

4

Legal Systems

II

5

Judicial Council

II

6

The Sources of Law and Views on the basis of the Law

III

7

The types of Rule of Law and Sanctions

Quiz 1

III, IV

I-IV

8

Midterm Exam

I-IV

9

The qualifications of Maritime Law, Maritime Administration in Turkey and the Sources of Turkish Maritime Law

V, VI

10

The definition, types, criterions and register of Ship

VII

11

The documents on board, Affreighter, Associations of Shipowners

VIII-IX

12

Master, his authority and responsibilities, the rights and duties of seafarers according to the Maritime Labor Law

X

13

Marine Accidents: Avaria and Collision

XI

14

Marine Accidents: Salvage

Quiz 2

XI

V-XI

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physics and chemistry

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyse and interpret data

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

d

An Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve occupational problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

i

An ability to have knowledge of contemporary general and occupational issues

X

j

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern occupational tools necessary for the job practice

k

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

l

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

X

m

An ability to work, monitor, control, report and improve the job in multinational environments in professional practice.

X

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

VII

VIII

IX

X

XI

Programme Outcomes

a

b

c

d

X

X

X

X

e

X

X

X

X

X

X

f

X

X

X

X

X

X

g

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

h

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

i

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

j

k

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

l

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

m

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X