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Law and Legislation 1Laajuus (1 cr)

Code: MO22S12

Credits

1 op

Objective

The student
• has thorough knowledge of the legislation regulating the duties and occupational protection onboard as well as the effects seafaring has on the environment.
• is able to undertake precautionary measures to prevent the pollution of the maritime environment.
• understands orders and is understood in regard to onboard duties.
• is able to contribute towards meaningful interpersonal relations onboard a vessel.
• is aware of the existence of international safety conventions regarding maritime environment and ship safety.

Content

• Basics in the Merchant Shipping Act, maritime labour legislation and maritime law
• Decree on watchkeeping onboard and the signing-on procedures
• Regulations governing loading and discharging
• Legislation on the safety in onboard work
• Environmental legislation
• The organizational structure of a vessel, the shipping company and the authorities concerned

Qualifications

None

Enrollment

02.07.2024 - 29.09.2024

Timing

30.09.2024 - 29.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Maritime Technology
Teachers
  • Tony Karlsson
Groups
  • MT24D-Å
    Maritime Technology, h24, daytimeme studies

Objective

The student
• has thorough knowledge of the legislation regulating the duties and occupational protection onboard as well as the effects seafaring has on the environment.
• is able to undertake precautionary measures to prevent the pollution of the maritime environment.
• understands orders and is understood in regard to onboard duties.
• is able to contribute towards meaningful interpersonal relations onboard a vessel.
• is aware of the existence of international safety conventions regarding maritime environment and ship safety.

Content

• Basics in the Merchant Shipping Act, maritime labour legislation and maritime law
• Decree on watchkeeping onboard and the signing-on procedures
• Regulations governing loading and discharging
• Legislation on the safety in onboard work
• Environmental legislation
• The organizational structure of a vessel, the shipping company and the authorities concerned

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 01.10.2023

Timing

02.10.2023 - 06.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Maritime Technology
Teachers
  • Tony Karlsson
Groups
  • MT23D-Å
    Maritime Technology, h23, full-time studies

Objective

The student
• has thorough knowledge of the legislation regulating the duties and occupational protection onboard as well as the effects seafaring has on the environment.
• is able to undertake precautionary measures to prevent the pollution of the maritime environment.
• understands orders and is understood in regard to onboard duties.
• is able to contribute towards meaningful interpersonal relations onboard a vessel.
• is aware of the existence of international safety conventions regarding maritime environment and ship safety.

Content

• Basics in the Merchant Shipping Act, maritime labour legislation and maritime law
• Decree on watchkeeping onboard and the signing-on procedures
• Regulations governing loading and discharging
• Legislation on the safety in onboard work
• Environmental legislation
• The organizational structure of a vessel, the shipping company and the authorities concerned

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None