Course syllabus adopted 2024-02-15 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameSjörätt
- CodeMMS120
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTSILO
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
- DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 81120
- Open for exchange studentsYes
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0120 Written and oral assignments, part A 6 c Grading: TH | 6 c | ||||||
| 0220 Examination, part B 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c |
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In programmes
- MPMAR - MARITIME MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
- TSILO - INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS, Year 2 (compulsory)
Examiner
Olle Lindmark- Head of Unit, Maritime Studies, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Knowledge and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes of the following courses:MMS095 Commercial law or equivalent
Aim
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge about the rules that governs ship and ship owning companies and also to provide knowledge about some of the most frequently used standard contracts used in ship management and chartering. The aim of the course is also to practice report writing and to apply legal method.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
After completion of this course, the student should be able to interpret and apply law, rules and legal principles that is covered by the course content, and to draft, interpret and analyse, in particular with regards to performance, cost and risk, the standard agreements that are part of the content of the course.Content
Ship, nationality, registration. Waters and zones. Maritime safety and security. Compliance. Shipowners liability (including pollution) and right to limit. Ship Management. Maritime labor law. Salvage, General Average and towage.Organisation
The course consists of lectures, literature studies and assignmentsLiterature
The information is available on the course page in Canvas.Examination including compulsory elements
The course is examined through the assignments and a concluding digital exam.All submitted assignments are graded according to percentage thresholds.
Below 60%: Fail
60% - 74%: Grade 3
75% - 90%: Grade 4
Above 90%: Grade 5
The same grading thresholds apply for exams as for assignments.
The final grade in the course is determined by the weighting of all assessing elements
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.