Maritime Law

Subject 730-771 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this subject, but candidates are expected to have a sound understanding of the principles of contract and of tort.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Prof Martin Davies
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Have a basic knowledge of the legislative framework affecting maritime law at both State and Federal levels
  • Have an awareness of the relevant clauses in a bill of lading and their implications to the carriage of goods by sea
  • Understand the operation and effect of the Hague-Visby and Hamburg Rules in relation to shipments of cargo from and to Australia
  • Be familiar with the main provisions of the Marine Insurance Act and relevant decisions on the subject
  • Understand the nature and operation of time and voyage charter parties
  • Be conversant with the relevant legislation affecting oil pollution.

Syllabus:

The subject will examine three major areas of law:

  • Bills of lading
  • Charter parties
  • Marine insurance, including protection and indemnity associations.

The Australian legislative framework for maritime law, including State and Federal legislation and international conventions, will be reviewed. Particular reference will be made to current issues, including the Hague-Visby and Hamburg Rules. Attention will also be given to oil pollution liens, salvage and collision.
Assessment:
  • Take-home examination (100%) (19-22 September)

    or
  • Take-home examination (50%) (19-22 September)
    and
  • Research paper 5,000 words (50%) (30 October) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)

    or
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (30 October) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: 730-771Maritime LawMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2008

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Have a basic knowledge of the legislative framework affecting maritime law at both State and Federal levels
  • Have an awareness of the relevant clauses in a bill of lading and their implications to the carriage of goods by sea
  • Understand the operation and effect of the Hague-Visby and Hamburg Rules in relation to shipments of cargo from and to Australia
  • Be familiar with the main provisions of the Marine Insurance Act and relevant decisions on the subject
  • Understand the nature and operation of time and voyage charter parties
  • Be conversant with the relevant legislation affecting oil pollution.

Syllabus:

The subject will examine three major areas of law:

  • Bills of lading
  • Charter parties
  • Marine insurance, including protection and indemnity associations.

The Australian legislative framework for maritime law, including State and Federal legislation and international conventions, will be reviewed. Particular reference will be made to current issues, including the Hague-Visby and Hamburg Rules. Attention will also be given to oil pollution liens, salvage and collision.

  • Take-home examination (100%) (19-22 September)

    or
  • Take-home examination (50%) (19-22 September)
    and
  • Research paper 5,000 words (50%) (30 October) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)

    or
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (30 October) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this subject, but candidates are expected to have a sound understanding of the principles of contract and of tort.

N.A.24 - 26 contact hours per subject.Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.N.A.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.Prof Martin DaviesLawFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730771P12.500Semester 2NLawLaw730-771

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