Faculty of Law · Law · Undergraduate
Course Objective
Learning the basic information about Maritime Law
Recognizing and evaluating contract types in Maritime Law
Ability to interpret liability relationships in Maritime Law
Course Content
In the Maritime Law course, the basic concepts of Maritime Law such as ship and captain are examined. The responsibility of the owner and the owner is explained. The freight contract is being reviewed. Particularly, ship allocation agreements are emphasized and the place of charter agreements within ship allocation agreements is examined. The comparative place of ship allocation contracts and charter contracts within ship allocation contracts is determined and defined. Types of charter contracts, their unique characteristics and common features are examined. Within the scope of the course, carriers in charter contracts; Concepts such as shipper, owner and charterer are filled in and the legal responsibilities of these individuals are mentioned. Type contracts used in practice are translated and evaluated comparatively. The termination of the freight contract is being examined.
Required Resources
Prof. Dr. Rayegan KENDER/Prof. Dr. Ergon ÇETİNGİL/Prof. Dr. Emine YAZICIOĞLU, Deniz Ticaret Hukuku Temel Bilgiler
Recommended Resources
İnci Deniz Kaner, Deniz Ticareti Hukuku I-II, Filiz Kitabevi, 2021
Course Learning Outcomes
- Getting to know the basic information about Maritime Law
- Recognizing and evaluating contract types in Maritime Law
- Ability to interpret liability relationships in Maritime Law
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meaning and Importance of Maritime Law; Ship Definition and Types; Right to Fly the Turkish Flag | Relevant Chapter in the Book |
| 2 | Turkish Ship Registry, Registry Presumptions, Turkish International Ship Registry | Relevant chapter in the book |
| 3 | Acquisition and Loss of Ownership of Ships and Ships Under Construction | Relevant chapter in the book |
| 4 | Ship Mortgage, Establishment, Scope | Relevant chapter in the book |
| 5 | Captain | Relevant chapter in the book |
| 6 | Owner, Equipment Participant, Owner's Responsibility | Relevant chapter in the book |
| 7 | Limitation of Owner's Liability | Relevant chapter in the book |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Midterm exam |
| 9 | Ship Lease Agreement and Charter Agreement | Relevant chapter in the book |
| 10 | Freight Contract, Definition, Elements, Parties, Types and Performance, Loading, FIO Registration, Cargo Related Obligations | Relevant chapter in the book |
| 11 | Performance of Freight Contract, Deck Cargo, Waiting Times | Relevant chapter in the book |
| 12 | Bill of Lading | Relevant chapter in the book |
| 13 | Carrier and Carrier's Responsibility | Relevant chapter in the book |
| 14 | Termination of Freight Contract | Relevant chapter in the book |
| 15 | An overview | An overview |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |