Maritime Arbitration (MSc)
Credits 90 ECTS-aligned
€7,500
Overview
The Master of Science (MSc) in Maritime Arbitration is a specialized program designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in maritime law, shipping operations, and dispute resolution. This program integrates theoretical foundations with practical insights into the maritime industry, covering essential topics from ship types and maritime geography to the intricacies of marine insurance and port management. Emphasizing real-world applications and case studies, the course prepares students to navigate the complexities of maritime arbitration, focusing on the Arbitration Act 1996 and related dispute resolution mechanisms. Through a blend of core modules and a substantial dissertation, students will gain a deep understanding of maritime arbitration and its application within the global shipping industry.
Objectives
The primary objectives of this course are to:
- Provide a robust foundation in maritime industry fundamentals, including shipping terminology, ship types, and international maritime organizations.
- Develop a thorough understanding of marine insurance, chartering practices, and the role of classification societies.
- Equip students with practical skills in port management, shipbroking, and voyage estimation.
- Foster a deep understanding of maritime environmental management, including international conventions and pollution control measures.
- Impart comprehensive knowledge of maritime geography, major global ports, and key import/export commodities.
- Introduce students to the principles of shipping law, focusing on the Hague and Hague/Visby Rules, and the legal aspects of sea transportation.
- Provide detailed insights into the English legal system, alternative dispute resolution methods, and the principles of arbitration, with a focus on the Arbitration Act 1996.
- Ensure students understand the procedural aspects of arbitration, including the roles and duties of the arbitral tribunal and the powers of the court.
- Develop research skills through the completion of a dissertation, enabling students to contribute original knowledge to the field of maritime arbitration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Proficiently understand and utilize maritime terminologies, ship classifications, and shipping operations.
- Navigate and apply marine insurance principles, chartering practices, and the roles of classification societies in practical scenarios.
- Effectively manage port operations, understand the functions of shipbrokers, and perform voyage estimations.
- Apply knowledge of international conventions and environmental management practices to mitigate marine pollution and manage ballast water.
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of maritime geography, identifying key global ports and understanding the dynamics of import/export commodities.
- Interpret and apply the principles of shipping law, including the Hague and Hague/Visby Rules, in the context of carriage of goods by sea.
- Analyze and utilize dispute resolution mechanisms, including arbitration and mediation, in maritime contexts.
- Apply the provisions of the Arbitration Act 1996, understanding the procedural aspects of arbitration and the roles of the arbitral tribunal and the court.
- Conduct original research in maritime arbitration, producing well-structured dissertations that contribute to the field’s knowledge base.
| 1. Introduction to shipping |
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| • Shipowning company's Departments & Maritime Jobs, Part 1 • Maritime Jobs, Part 2 • Nautical Terminology • Shipping Terminology, Ship's Tonnage |
| 2. Types of ships, Nationality of Ships, International Organizations |
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| • Types of ships, Part 1 • Types of ships, Part 2. Ship’s demolition • Nationality of ship and ships under flags of convenience, Piracy and Hot pursuit • International Maritime Organization (IMO) and key conventions of the IMO |
| 3. Ιntroduction to Marine Insurance, Chartering and Classification Societies |
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| • The commonly used marine insurance terms • Contract of sales, Charter parties and Bills of lading • Cargo terminology, Cargo operation • Classification society and the International Safety Management code (ISM) |
| 4. International Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution |
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| • English Legal System • Alternative Disputes Resolution (Mediation) • Ethics in Arbitration • United nations commission on international trade law (UNCITRAL) – Small claims arbitration |
| 5. Arbitration Procedure and Tribunal Dynamics |
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| • Aspects of arbitration Procedures • The Arbitration Agreement • The Parties to Arbitration • The Arbitral Tribunal II |
| 6. Tribunal Responsibilities and Judicial Intervention |
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| • General Duty of the Arbitral Tribunal • Powers of the Arbitral Tribunal in Conducting Reference II • Powers of the Court in the Course of Arbitral Proceedings • The Award I • The Award II • Cost of the Arbitration |
| 7. Global Ports and Trade Commodities |
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| • Maritime geography – Main ports world wide Import and Export commodities - Part I • Maritime geography – Main ports world wide Import and Export commodities – Part II • Maritime geography – Main ports world wide Import and Export commodities – Part III • Maritime geography – Main ports world wide Import and Export commodities – Part IV |
| 8. Law of the sea, Settlement of disputes |
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| • Sources of the Modern Law of the sea • The law of the Sea Convention … Maritime Zones I • The law of the Sea Convention … Maritime Zones II • Settlement of Disputes |
| 9. Shipping Law |
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| • Hague rules, Hague/Visby rules … • Case studies on Carriage of Goods by Sea • Exceptions, Limitation of Liability • Documents of sea transportation |
| 10. Principles of marine insurance |
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| • Marine Insurance Terminology • Marine Insurance Act 1906 • A contract of indemnity, Insurable interest I • Insurable interest II, Subject matter insured |
| 11. Topics on Carriage of Goods by Sea |
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| • Vessel’s port expenses • Introduction to charter parties and bills of lading • Voyage charter party • Laytime I |
| 12-13. Dissertation |
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| • 15,000 words |
Bachelor of Science (BSc) or other Higher Education degree, or experienced professionals.
English language: GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher Level. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component, or a related certificate of English language course. Proficiency or Lower Certificate in English, or good writing and communication skills in English (at the discretion of the Committee).
Basic Information Technology skills.
No limits in education
Straightforward way of teaching
TELEMATIC
Watch Videolectures
Assignment & Project
Final viva (live video)
Get your Degree awarded
Career - Maritime Jobs
Academic staff consisting of professionals with significant career at sea and generally in the shipping industry, being in collaboration with special academic personnel highly expertize in business and the international maritime affairs. Below are the maritime jobs, that our courses prepare you.
SHIPOWNER'S OFFICE
Operation
Accounting
Chartering
Marine Insurance
Technical
Claims
Crew
ISM
Supply
AUTONOMOUS OFFICES
Charterers
Custom broker
Consignor
Receiver
Shipbroker
Sales and Purchase Broker
WORK IN EXECUTIVE MARITIME POSITIONS
Our students, regardless their professional origin and their academic level, acquire the necessary knowledge which gives them the opportunity to get an outstanding job position in shipping and rise to the highest levels of the maritime industry.
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