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Admiralty Law & Practice
Last Updated Date: 30 June 2023
5 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: Prof Stephen D Girvin
Co-teacher(s): NA
Course Codes: LL4002V / LL5002V / LLD5002V / LL6002V / LLJ5002V
Contact Hours: 3-hr weekly seminar
Workload: 3 hours
Mode of Assessment: LLM/GDMLA/LLB: Class Participation - 10%; Mini-moot - 20% (incl 2,500 word paper)[to be held on Sat, 23 March from 10am] & 6-hr Take Home Exam - 70% [Release: Thu, 25 April 2024 (4PM); Due: Thu, 25 April 2024 (10pm)]
Preclusions: Nil
Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or common law equivalent.
Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination
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