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JIL819 INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW 1

This course provides an in-depth exploration of International Maritime Law, covering key doctrines, principles, and practices. It examines the delimitation of maritime zones, rights of coastal and landlocked states, and the jurisprudential issues in maritime law. The course also delves into the regime of contract of carriage of goods by sea, marine insurance, and international trade law. Students will develop critical thinking and analytical skills essential for careers in the maritime industry.

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200h

Study Time

13

Weeks

15h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Maritime LawLaw of the SeaShippingAdmiraltyInternational Trade

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

International Maritime Law Concepts

2

Historical Development of Maritime Law

3

Sources of International Maritime Law

4

Maritime Zones and Delimitation

5

High Sea Freedoms and Uses

6

Contract of Carriage by Sea

7

Bills of Lading

8

International Trade Law

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (4 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

seminar presentation

Team-based learning and peer interaction

Group Work

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Maritime Lawyer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Shipping Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Maritime Insurance Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

International Trade Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Legal Analyst at Maritime Bodies

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Shipping IndustryMaritime InsuranceInternational TradeAdmiralty Law FirmsInternational Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: CONCEPTS AND NATURE OF THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

2h

Unit 1: The Concept of International Maritime Law

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Define International Maritime Law, understand its nature and characteristics.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Define maritime law in your own words.

Week

2

Module 1: CONCEPTS AND NATURE OF THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

2h

Unit 2: Historical Development of the International Maritime law

2 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Study the historical evolution of International Maritime Law.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Briefly describe the evolution of Maritime law up to present day.

Week

3

Module 1: CONCEPTS AND NATURE OF THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

2h

Unit 3: The Sources of International Maritime Law

2 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Identify the sources of International Maritime Law.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: State the Sources of International Maritime from the perspective of public international law.

Week

4

Module 1: CONCEPTS AND NATURE OF THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW

2h

Unit 4: The Components and principles of International Maritime Law

2 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Explain the principles and components of international maritime law.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: What do you understand by the principles of maritime law?

Week

5

Module 2: DIVISION OF THE SEA INTO MARITIME ZONES

2h

Unit 1: Internal waters

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Define Internal Waters and understand the rights of coastal states.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Describe internal waters of Nigeria.

Week

6

Module 2: DIVISION OF THE SEA INTO MARITIME ZONES

2h

Unit 2: Territorial Sea

2 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Study the concept of territorial waters and innocent passage.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Describe territorial water of a coastal state.

Week

7

Module 2: DIVISION OF THE SEA INTO MARITIME ZONES

2h

Unit 3: Contiguous Zone

2 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Explain the nature and activities within a contiguous zone.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Explain the nature and length of a contiguous zone.

Week

8

Module 2: DIVISION OF THE SEA INTO MARITIME ZONES

2h

Unit 4: Exclusive Economic Zone

2 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Analyze the concept of Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Analyse an Exclusive Economic Zone.

Week

9

Module 3: THE HIGH SEA AND ITS USES

4h

Unit 1 Scope and freedom of the High Sea

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Define the High Sea and its uses.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: State four freedoms of the High sea.

Unit 2 The uses of High sea

2 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Study the uses of High Sea.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: What are the rights of landlocked and coastal over the high sea?

Week

10

Module 3: THE HIGH SEA AND ITS USES

4h

Unit 3 International Sea Bed Authority

2 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Understand the functions of the International Sea Bed Authority.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: What do you understand by the concept of 'Common Heritage of Mankind' in maritime law?

Unit 4 Access to the Sea for Landlocked states and International Straits

2 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Access to the Sea for Landlocked states and International Straits
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: What are the conditions of hot pursuit?

Week

11

Module 4: THE REGIME CONTRACT OF CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA

4h

Unit 1: Definition and Historical development of contract of carriage by sea

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Define contract of carriage by sea.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Analyse the two major contract in the carriage of goods by Sea.

Unit 2: Types of contract of carriage of goods by sea

2 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Study the types of contract of carriage of goods by sea.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: What are the facilities expected to be put in place in a port?

Week

12

Module 4: THE REGIME CONTRACT OF CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA

4h

Unit 3 Bills of lading contracts

2 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Understand Bills of lading contracts and their functions.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Briefly discuss the legal regime of the contract of carriage of goods by sea.

Unit 4 International Trade Law

2 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Study International Trade Law.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise: Define a sea port and types of seaport you have learned in this unit.

Week

13

Module 4: THE REGIME CONTRACT OF CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours

•Review all modules and units.
•Work on Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs).

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key definitions and principles.

2

Use case studies from the course material to illustrate practical applications of legal concepts.

3

Practice essay questions on the rights and obligations of parties in different maritime zones.

4

Review international conventions and treaties, noting key articles and their implications.

5

Focus on understanding the differences between the Hague Rules, Hague-Visby Rules, and Hamburg Rules.

6

Prepare a comparative analysis of the legal regimes governing contract of carriage by sea.

7

Create concept maps linking the sources of international maritime law to specific legal issues.

8

Practice drafting legal arguments for hypothetical maritime disputes.

9

Review all self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked assignments to identify areas for improvement.

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