Module Details

Module Code: NAUT8016
Title: Ship Masters Business and Law
Long Title: Ship Masters Business and Law
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The student will understand the duties and obligations imposed upon the master of a ship with respect to legislative and commercial law which governs the day to day management of a modern merchant vessel. this module includes the relvant material required by the STCW Code, Table II/2
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Assess the role of International, European Union and Domestic legislation which impacts upon the daily management of a ship
LO2 Analyse the legal requirements both nationally and internationally for ship registration, and certifcation.
LO3 Appraise legislation in respect to health and safety legislation as it impacts on personnel both internal and external to the ship.
LO4 Examine the law of pilotage, pollution, wreck and salvage from both the statutory and contractual perspectives.
LO5 Analyse the legal and industrial relationship between the shipowner as employer and the ship's master as his representative.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Students will have served at sea in the capacity of an Officer of the watch for a period of not less than 12 months
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
None
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Maritime Legislative Law
The role of UNCLOS, the IMO, the ILO and the pertinent conventions which impact on merchant ship operations.
Commercial Contracts and Torts
The legal significance of ship registration and the procedure to obtain same. The various inspections and consequent certifcation required before a ship can proceed to sea. The procedures for the attachment of liens on cargo and ship.
Health and Safety
the M.S. (Load Line) Rules 1968 and their significance. The Navigational Warnings Regulations contained in the SOLAS Convention. The law relating to distress at sea. The legislation with regard to safe access to ships. The law relating to the carriage of dangerous goods and the relevence of the IMDG Code.
Wreck and Salvage
The law of pilotage, the pilotage contract and legal aspects of the master/pilot relationship. MARPOL and the master's criminal and civil liabilities in the event of polltion. The role of the Receiver of Wreck. The Salvage Convention and the master's and salvors rights and responsibilities in a modern salvage contract.
Master & Crew
The Merchant Shipping Acts and current employment legislation in respect of the shipowner, the master and the seaman. The law relating to the engagement and discharge of the crew. The law in relation to discipline aboard ship.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Law of Pilotage
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
The International Safety Management Code
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Learning Resource Centre Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact I Hour lectures Every Week 6.00 6
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • M. Maclachlan. (2004), The Shipmasters Business Companion, 4th. All, The Nautical Institute, London, [ISBN: 1870077458].
  • Hopkins FN. (1989), Business and Law for the Shipmaster, 7th. All, Bown Son & Ferguson, Glasgow, [ISBN: 0851745377].
  • Gaskell N. (2000), Bills of Lading Law and Contracts, 1st. All, LLP Professional Publishing, London, [ISBN: 1859784801].
  • Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. (2008), Shipping Business, Witherbys, [ISBN: 1 85609 281 X].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Brittin & Burdick. (1994), International Law for Seagoing Officers, 1st. All, Naval Institute Press, London, [ISBN: 1557500746].
  • Hodges & Hill. (2001), The Principles of Maritime Law, 1st. All, LLP Professional Publishing, London, [ISBN: 1859784801].
  • Merkin R. (2000), Marine Insurance Legislation, 1st. All, LLP Professional Publishing, London, [ISBN: 1859785328].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SNASC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nautical Science 2 Elective
CR_SNSCI_8 Certificate in Nautical Science 2 Mandatory