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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology BBA.LL.B - B.B.A.LL.B. (Honours) SAL1882 Maritime Law Syllabus

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology School of Law

SAL1882 MARITIME LAW
L T P Credit Total Marks
4 1 0 4 100

UNIT 1 – INDIAN MARITIME LAW 15 Hrs.
Scope of Maritime Law- Sources- Subjects and objects: Continental Shelf- Exclusive Economic Zone- Sea Bed-
Admiralty Jurisdiction- Nationality of ships- Flags of convenience & Flag discrimination.

UNIT 2 – THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 1958 18Hrs.
Structure of the Shipping administration in India – Ministry of Shipping- Major and Minor Ports: Application of
National Laws and State Laws at ports- Registration of Indian Ships -procedure and documentation- Certificate of
registration- International treaties, Conventions and protocols relevant to Indian maritime law- Jurisdictional issues and
relevant provisions Under Indian Laws

UNIT 3 – MARITIME LAW & PRACTICES 18 Hrs.
Maritime Zones Act, 1976 – Salient features, The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign
Vessels) Act, 1981- Salient features- The Territorial Waters- Continental Shelf- Exclusive Economic Zone

UNIT 4 – MARINE INSURANCE 17 Hrs.
History and Practice of underwriting- Principles of Marine Insurance- Insurable interest -Form & Content of Marine
policies- Nature & Duration of Risk- Marine Risk- Passing of Property & Risk- Actual Total Loss- Constructive Total Loss-
Subrogation- Reinsurance -Insurance Agents

UNIT 5 – DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM 17Hrs.
Settlement of disputes: International Sea Tribunals- International Court of Justice – Alternative Dispute Resolution-
Role and significance of ADR- International Arbitration
Max.85Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOME:
On completion of the course the students will be able to
CO1: This course will give an overview about the laws governing sea and related concepts.
CO2: Helps students to know about Indian Maritime Law and the provisions governing the Marine aspects.
CO3: Makes the students to understand about Sea Trade and Economical activities and the laws governing the Trade.
CO4: Gives a practical approach over Marine Insurance Laws and Regulations.
CO5: Provides a brief outlook over Dispute resolution mechanism – a vital part of the course
CO6: This Course will equip the students with the required Professional Skills

TEXTBOOKS
1. Kapoor, N. D. Elements of Mercantile Law. Sultan Chand & Sons.
2. Anthony W. Gallagher (2014) Maritime Environmental Management: Principles and Practice. Routledge: London.
3. Alan E.Branch. 2008, Elements of Shipping. Chapman and Hall, Fairplay Publications, U.K.
4. Proshanto K. Mukherjee, Mark Brownrigg (2013), Farthing on International Shipping.4th edition, Springer.
5. Wayne K. Talley (2012) The Blackwell Companion to Maritime Economics. Wiley-Blackwell: U.K.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks:100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 6 Questions to be answered out of 8 questions and each question carries 5 Marks 30 Marks
PART B: 4 questions to be answered out of 8 questions (Internal Choice) and each question carries 10 Marks 40 Marks
PART C: 2 Questions/Problems to be answered out of 4 questions/problems and each carries 15 marks 30 Marks