Law and Legislation 1 (1 cr)
Code: MM14S306GMC-3005
General information
Enrollment
30.11.2024 - 29.12.2024
Timing
13.01.2025 - 03.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Campus
Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain
Teacher in charge
Tony Karlsson
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 rela-tions onboard a vessel.
• is aware of the existence of international safety conven-tions regarding maritime environment and ship safety.
Content
• Basics in the Merchant Shipping Act, maritime labour legis-lation and maritime law
• Decree on watchkeeping onboard and the signing-on pro-cedures
• Regulations governing loading and discharging
• Legislation on the safety in onboard work
• Environmental legislation
• The organizational structure of a vessel, the shipping com-pany and the authorities concerned
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
No prerequisites