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Maritime Law
Last Updated Date:   21 August 2023


4 Units,  Semester 1

Course Description:
This course is concerned with providing an overview and understanding of the legal issues arising following incidents which occur on ships (or between ships) when at sea or approaching (or in) port. It is not concerned with Admiralty law, the law relating to ship arrests and procedure, which is the subject of Admiralty Law and Practice, a course offered in the first semester. It is also not concerned with cargo and charterparty claims or marine insurance. These aspects are covered in other courses.

Course Convenor: Visiting Prof Michael Tsimplis

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LL4099 / LL5099 / LLD5099 / LL6099 / LLJ6099

Contact Hours: 9 Sessions over 3 week; Three, 3hr weekly seminar

Workload: Intensive: Wk 1 to 3; Dates: 14 Aug - 1 Sep 2023 [Mon, Wed: 6.30 - 9.30pm; & Fri: 2.30 - 5.30pm]

Mode of Assessment: Quizzes (4 in total, all of equal weightage) - 20% & 6-Hr Take Home Exam - 80% [Release: Fri, 6 Oct 2023 (3pm); Due: Fri, 6 Oct 2023 (9pm)

Preclusions: Nil

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or its equivalent.

Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination

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