STCW- Code: Table A-II/2;
The student is provided with knowledge of the various aspects of maritime law. He/she understands what is meant by non-contractual and contractual relations, and has a clear under-standing of the shipowner’s responsibilites and how these can be concretized. The student gains an understanding of the lia-bility issues in connection with a ship collision and oil damag-es, and understands questions related to salvage, financing and safety. The student understands contractual relations including different forms of freighting and clauses. The student is famil-iar with the risk distribution system within the maritime law.
The student has knowledge of the international maritime laws and their connection with international agreements and con-ventions.