Carriage of Goods by Sea (815M3)
Carriage of Goods by Sea
Module 815M3
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module examines the law and practice of the international carriage of goods by sea including contracts of affreightment, bills of lading, charter parties and other chartering documents (sometimes referred to collectively as 'dry shipping'). Seminar topics include implied obigations in the contract of affreightment; voyage charterparties; time charterparties; bills of lading and their functions; The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992; The Hague-Visby, Hamburg Rules and Rotterdam Rules; Dispute Settlement.
Module learning outcomes
Systematic understanding of the various international conventions governing the carriage of goods by sea
Comprehensive knowledge of charterparties
Critical awareness of current problems relating to the carriage of goods by sea
Appreciation of the socio-economic context in which international carriage of goods by sea operates
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111110 |
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