•   Law and Legislation 2 MM14O309-3005 17.09.2021-17.09.2021  1 credits  (MMC20D-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    Basic knowledge of adequate conventions produced by IMO regarding safety and environmental protection of the marine environment. The basics of national maritime law.
    Have an idea of the social system, the courts function and so on. Understand the meaning of the conclusion of the employ-ment contract, understand carbon-bargaining agreement. Be aware of employers' and workers rights and duties of board, be aware on forced and compulsory regulations.
    Recognize the existence of international safety conventions regarding marine and vessel safety (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL).
    Prerequisites
    Law and Legislation 1
    Content of the study unit
    Seamen's Act and related legislation such as;
    • Conscription Act.
    • Collective Bargaining Act.
    • Act on the Rules of Court.
    • The law on mediation in labor disputes.
    • The Act on Cooperation within Undertakings.
    • Maritime Working Hours Act.
    • Annual Holidays for sailors.
    • Law on the Protection of the work.
    • Maritime Law and related legislation
    • Conventions (SOLAS and MARPOL).
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Petteri Niittymäki

    Learning methods

    Lecture in class or projectified learning. Study visits etc may be possible.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    17.09.2021 - 17.09.2021

    Enrollment date range

    11.06.2021 - 16.09.2021

    Group(s)
    • MMC20D-Å
    Seats

    1 - 60

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Ossi Westilä

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain, Degree Programme in Maritime Management

    Campus

    Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Written examination and possible assignments fullfilled

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    2.okt

    Timing and attendance

    25.sep 16.okt

    Student's schedule and workload

    3 days

    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    • Demonstrates familiarity with the industry's knowledge base.
    • Can find information from a source of information for a case.
    • Can use guided models in situations
    • Is able to solve a given task independently.
    • Can coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
    • Can act responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    • Is able to apply the knowledge base of the field consistently
    • Can search for information from various sources of information.
    • Is able to apply models in practice.
    • Is able to solve a given task independently and consistently
    • Is able to consistently coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities
    • Can act consistently and responsibly according to ecological principles in different situations

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    • Knowledgeable in applying the knowledge base in the field
    • Is able to choose appropriate sources of information for the situation and is able to search for relevant information
    • Is able to select and apply models critically in practice
    • Knowledgeable about how to solve multiple assignments
    • Is able to co-ordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
    • Can act expertly and responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations