INTERNATIONAL LAW OF THE SEA I

1. Understand the concept of the sea and its importance.
2. Explain the principles of freedom of the sea.
3. Understand the jurisdiction of states over maritime zones.
4. Analyze the uses of the high seas and seabed.
5. Evaluate the legal framework governing ocean activities.

13 weeks, about 70 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: GENERAL CONCEPT OF THE SEA

   • Unit 1: Meaning and Nature of the Sea · 5 hours

     Define the term 'Sea' and relate its importance to man.. Explain the historical context of international conventions on the Law of the Sea..

2. Week 2Module 1: GENERAL CONCEPT OF THE SEA

   • Unit 2: History and Sources of the Law of the Sea · 5 hours

     Discuss the history of the law of the sea.. State the sources of the law of the sea.. Explain the relationship between the law of the sea and maritime law..

3. Week 3Module 1: GENERAL CONCEPT OF THE SEA

   • Unit 3: Delimitation of Maritime Zones · 5 hours

     Identify the need for the delimitation of maritime boundaries among coastal States.. Explain the different maritime zones.. Gain knowledge and understanding of the rules/principles of delimitation..

4. Week 4Module 1: GENERAL CONCEPT OF THE SEA

   • Unit 4: Juridical Nature of the Relevant Zones of the Sea · 5 hours

     Explain the juridical nature of the relevant maritime zones.. Explain the power and jurisdiction of the States in the sea zone within their territorial jurisdiction.. State the rights and obligations of States in the Areas beyond national jurisdiction..

5. Week 5Module 2: PRINCIPLES OF THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA

   • Unit 1: Jurisdiction over the Sea/Ocean · 5 hours

     Explain the limit of the high sea.. Appreciate the juridical nature of the high sea.. Discuss the three forms of jurisdiction..

6. Week 6Module 2: PRINCIPLES OF THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA

   • Unit 2: Traditional Freedoms of Access to the Sea by all State · 5 hours

     Give an overview of the principle of the freedom of the seas.. Explain the rights of jurisdiction in time of peace.. Explain the extraordinary rights of jurisdiction in time of peace..

7. Week 7Module 2: PRINCIPLES OF THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA

   • Unit 3: The Need for or Importance of the Freedom of the Sea · 5 hours

     Explain the importance of the doctrine of the freedom of the sea to mankind.. Explain the relationship between the doctrine of the freedom of the seas and the concept of conservation of sea resources..

8. Week 8Module 2: PRINCIPLES OF THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA

   • Unit 4: Limitations and Exemptions to the Freedom of the Sea · 5 hours

     Enumerate the circumstances that would constitute limitation to the principle of the freedom of the sea and exclusivity of flag-state jurisdiction.. Explain each of the various circumstances that would constitute limitation to the principle of the freedom of the sea and exclusivity of flag-state jurisdiction..

9. Week 9Module 2: PRINCIPLES OF THE FREEDOM OF THE SEA

   • Unit 5: Piracy, Slave Trade and Freedom of the Sea · 5 hours

     Further appreciate the meaning of piracy.. Discuss the term 'slave trade'.. Relate them to the concept of freedom of the seas..

10. Week 10Module 3: USES OF THE HIGH SEAS AND THE SEABED

    • Unit 1: Navigation and Fisheries in the High Seas · 5 hours

      Explain the rights every sovereign State has to navigate the high seas.. Explain the rights of States to fish on the high seas.. Identify the pre-requisite conditions for the exercise of the right of navigation in the high sea..

11. Week 11Module 3: USES OF THE HIGH SEAS AND THE SEABED

    • Unit 2: Exploitation of other Economic resources in the High Seas and the Seabed · 5 hours

      Identify the economic resources of the high seas and seabed.. Appreciate how these resources can be exploited.. Have first-hand knowledge of the body that mans the activities in on the seabed..

12. Week 12Module 3: USES OF THE HIGH SEAS AND THE SEABED

    • Unit 3: The Concept of Scientific Research and Experiments in the High seas · 5 hours

      Effectively discuss scientific marine research.. Appreciate the need for scientific marine research.. Summarily discuss the duties imposed on States and international organizations while conducting marine scientific research..

13. Week 13Module 3: USES OF THE HIGH SEAS AND THE SEABED

    • Unit 4: Disposal of Radioactive waste · 5 hours

      Explain the term 'radioactive waste'.. Appreciate the position of the law on radioactive disposal in the high seas.. What are the sources and types of radioactive waste?.

    • Unit 5: Freedom to Submarine Cables & Pipelines, and Mechanical Installations · 5 hours

      Appreciate the rights and duties of States regarding laying of submarine cables and pipelines and other installations.. Understand the freedom in relation to the above..