Law Relating to Ships

Cochin University of Science and Technology · LL.B. Semester 3 · 20-271-0309

Unit I — Jurisdiction of states over ships

Jurisdiction over ships · Civil, Criminal &Administrative · Internal Waters & Ports · Territorial waters, Exclusive Economic Zone and other maritime zones · Government ships · Sovereign Immunity · Merchant ships · Access to Ports · Regulatory Framework · Arrest of Vessels and Safeguards

Unit II — Ownership & Registration of ships

Ownership & Registration of Merchant Ships, Fishing Vessels · Role of Mercantile Marine Department · Classification Societies · Concept of Genuine link · Inspection Survey and procedure for Registration

Unit III — Employment of Seamen

Employment in ships · Seamen-meaning · Training for sea service · Rating of seamen · Continuous Discharge Certificate · Right to remuneration and other service conditions in ships.

Unit IV — Ancillary Shipping Contracts

Ancillary Shipping Contracts · Pilotage · Salvage · Wages · Towage

Unit V — Limitation of Liability

Limitation of Ship owner’s liability · Concept of Privacy · International convention on limitation of ship owners liability · Maritime safety-Safety of life · Security of Ports and Safety Management of Ships