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Admiralty Law & Practice
Last Updated Date:   8 July 2024


4 Units,  Semester 2

Course Description:
This course will introduce the various concepts relating to the admiralty action in rem, which is the primary means by which a maritime claim is enforced. Topics will include: the nature of an action in rem; the subject matter of admiralty jurisdiction; the invocation of admiralty jurisdiction involving the arrest of offending and sister ships; the procedure for the arrest of ships; liens encountered in admiralty practice: statutory, maritime and possessory liens; the priorities governing maritime claims; and ship mortgages.

Course Convenor: Visiting Professor Paul Myburgh

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LL4002 / LL5002 / LLD5002 / LL6002 / LLJ5002

Contact Hours: 9 sessions over 3 weeks: Three, 3-hrs continuous weekly seminars

Workload: Intensive: Wk 1 to 3; Dates: 13 Jan - 31 Jan 2025 [Mon, Wed: 6.30 - 9.30pm; & Fri: 3-6pm] *Make-up for Wed, 29 Jan (CNY PH) held on Sat, 25 Jan 2025 (1-4pm)

Mode of Assessment: LLM/GDMLA/LLB: Class Participation - 20%; 6-Hr Take Home Exam - 80% [Release: Friday, 7 March 2025 (3pm) Due: (9pm)]

Preclusions: Nil

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or common law equivalent.

Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination

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