- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course will provide an overall understanding of the principles, functions, and practical application of Maritime Law in the Shipping Industry. During the course, the students will study the contractual framework with existing regulations, interactions of international legal systems, the importance of understanding English Law for Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Techniques, and Commercial Mediation.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.5
Domestic fees
$606.51
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the function, scope, and context of Maritime Law.
- Have an understanding of the standard contracts for the carriage of goods by sea (Charter Parties, Bills of Lading).
- Have an understanding of the owners' and charterers' obligations under Maritime Law.
- Have an understanding of actual Marine Law case studies related to cargo claims, salvage, general average, towage, ports and pilotage, collisions, and limitation of liability.
- Understand how Maritime Law is used to create a framework for agreements and contracts used in international shipping.
- Understand the application of Maritime Law to solve disputes and to provide practical solutions.
- Identify legal framework surrounding the maritime industry, which includes international conventions, statutory/common law obligations and regulations.
- Explain Carriage of Goods under Bills of Lading.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2024
Related Programs
Marine Law (MRBU 1350) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Transportation
- Marine Business Essentials
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of MRBU 1350 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 92770
Dates
Feb 07 - Feb 14 Loading
- CRN 92770
- $606.51 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 07 - Feb 14 | Sat | 08:00 - 11:00 | Online |
Duration
2 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.