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International Maritime Law (LAWS70144)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 12.5Not available in 2018
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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.
Intended learning outcomes
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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022