Course Name International Maritime Institutions and Conventions

Degree: Associate’s Degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

DBO 1008

1/2 (Spring)

3

3

3

0

0

Department

Maritime Brokerage 

Instructors

Hüseyin Gençer

Contact Information

hgencer@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 14-17

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr   (PRU ONLINE)

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

 None

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

40

60

Course Description

This course develops knowledge of the International Maritime Conventions including their fundamental annexes and/or appendices as well as pertinent “codes” and “guidance” relating to standards and safety of ship including passenger, crew, cargo and environment.

Course Objectives

To introduce students comprehensive and contemporary  knowledge on; international maritime conventions, protocols, amendments, recommendations, resolutions, codes and guidelines particularly on marine environmental protection and safety of passengers, crew and cargo. This course will also encompass the national equivalent applications within the same scope.

Course Learning Outcomes

I. Comprehension of Major International Maritime Conventions,  International  Maritime Codes, recommendations,  protocols and other forms of guiding documents with a particular view to marine engineering duties, safety, security and environmental protection.

II. Comprehension of National Authority’s organization, its related institutions and tools with respect to International Maritime Law and İnternational Conventions.

III. Learning sources of general standards, procedures and rules on board as required by international conventions.

IV. To be able to understand the effects of maritime conventions  on chartering contracts

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Lectures, discussions

Tutorial Place

Classroom

Co-term Condition

None.

Textbook

Convention texts;

SOLAS

MARPOL

MLC

LOADLINES

  STCW

  Other İnternational Regulating Documents

Other References

http://www.imo.org/pages/home.aspx,

http://www.denizcilik.gov.tr/

Homework & Projects

Each student must  prepare an academic paper on international regulations and to present it in the classroom..

Laboratory Work

None.

Computer Use

For Presentation purposes only..

Other Activities

-

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

Homework

1

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

10

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

%100

Effects of Midterm on Grading %

%50

Effects of Final on Grading %

%50

TOTAL

%100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

3

42

Midterm

1

5

5

Quiz

2

2

4

Homework

10

2

20

Term Paper/Project

1

5

5

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

4

4

Field Study

Final Exam

1

5

5

Total Workload

105

Total Workload/25

4,02

Course ECTS Credits

4

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

İnternational Law, the hierarchy among  laws, conventions, codes and other forms of guidance

I

2

İnternational Law, the hierarchy among  laws, conventions, codes and other forms of guidance

I

3

UNCLOS 1982

I, III

4

UNCLOS 1982

I, III

5

SOLAS 1974

I, III

6

SOLAS 1974

I, III

7

MARPOL 73/78

I, III

8

MİDTERM EXAM

I, III

9

MLC 2006

I, III

10

LC 1972: Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, LC Protocol 1996

I, III

11

CLC – Convention in Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (1969)

I, III

12

INTERVENTION 1969: International Convention Relating to Intervention on the High Seas in cases of Oil Pollution Casualties INTERVENTION Protocol 1973

I, III

13

National Applications of international regulations

II,IV

14

National Applications of international regulations

II,IV

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

b

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

c

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

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

i

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

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for business practice

l

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

X

m

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

X

Course

Outcomes

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IV

Programme Outcomes

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b

x

x

x

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x

x

x

x

d

x

x

e

x

x

x

x

f

x

x

g

x

x

h

x

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Prepared by

Hüseyin Gençer

Date

16.09.2017

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