Minimum entrance requirement for maritime studies at Aalesund University College
Reference is made to mandatory requirements set in the STCW -95 certification and watch keeping code. Give students basic knowledge of laws and rules regulating the carriage of goods at sea and marine insurance, and make them aware of their legal obligations and responsibilities concerning international provisions for the safety of ship, crew, passengers, and cargo. Enable them to follow the correct procedures when ship and/or crew are involved in accidents at sea.
The judicial system and its function,
The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
The characteristics of Maritime Law,
Ship, nationality and registration
The Norwegian Ship Control and classification,
Maritime lien and contractual mortgage
The shipping company,
The shipping trade
Liability and limited liability,
Pollution and collision liability
Seamen's legal rights and conditions
Summary of chartering practices
Salvage
Maritime (statutory) declaration,
Marine insurance, including the various forms of insurance
Structured lectures and exercises
Written, 5 hours Examination:
Approved compulsery papers
