Module #1 Introduction to Maritime Law Overview of the importance of maritime law, historical development, and key concepts
Module #2 International Conventions and Organizations Overview of international organizations such as the IMO, UNCTAD, and ILO, and key conventions such as UNCLOS and MARPOL
Module #3 Jurisdiction and Sovereignty Concepts of jurisdiction and sovereignty at sea, including territorial waters, contiguous zone, and high seas
Module #4 Flag State Responsibility Rights and obligations of flag states, including registration, nationality, and jurisdiction over vessels
Module #5 Port State Control Role of port states in enforcing international maritime law, including inspection and detention of vessels
Module #6 Maritime Safety and Security International regulations and standards for safety and security, including SOLAS and ISPS Code
Module #7 Marine Environmental Protection International regulations and standards for marine pollution prevention, including MARPOL and OPRC
Module #8 Marine Insurance and Liability Principles of marine insurance, liability for damage, and limitation of liability
Module #9 Carriage of Goods by Sea International conventions and national laws governing carriage of goods, including Hague-Visby Rules and Rotterdam Rules
Module #10 Charterparties and Bills of Lading Types of charterparties and bills of lading, including voyage charters, time charters, and waybills
Module #11 Maritime Dispute Resolution Methods of dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation, and litigation
Module #12 Salvage and Wreck Removal International regulations and national laws governing salvage and wreck removal
Module #13 Marine Pollution Response and Compensation International conventions and national laws governing response to and compensation for marine pollution
Module #14 Criminal Jurisdiction at Sea International and national laws governing criminal jurisdiction at sea, including piracy and drug trafficking
Module #15 Maritime Labour Law International conventions and national laws governing working conditions, safety, and welfare of seafarers
Module #16 Maritime Boundary Disputes International law and practice regarding maritime boundary disputes, including delimitation and demarcation
Module #17 Offshore Oil and Gas Activities International and national laws governing offshore oil and gas activities, including exploration, production, and transportation
Module #18 Maritime Trade and Economic Law International and national laws governing maritime trade, including WTO, GATT, and trade agreements
Module #19 Maritime Cybersecurity International and national regulations and guidelines for cybersecurity in the maritime sector
Module #20 Sustainable Maritime Development International and national initiatives and policies for sustainable maritime development, including green shipping and blue economy
Module #21 Maritime Policy and Governance National and international approaches to maritime policy and governance, including coordination and cooperation
Module #22 Maritime Security Threats and Challenges Emerging threats and challenges to maritime security, including terrorism, piracy, and armed robbery
Module #23 Maritime Human Rights International and national laws and policies governing human rights in the maritime sector, including migrant workers and refugees
Module #24 Maritime Education and Training International and national standards and regulations for maritime education and training, including STCW and MET
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Maritime Law and Policy career
