Diploma in Maritime Law

Develop your understanding of the most crucial law concepts relevant to the maritime industry with our Diploma in Maritime Law

Accessible for non-legal professionals!

The 12-month distance learning course Diploma in Maritime Law covers a wide range of concepts of law that are crucial for those in the maritime industry. It is also accessible for non-legal professionals.

What you'll learn

• Describe and identify the key concepts in international maritime law.
• Describe and identify the legal framework surrounding the maritime industry, which include international conventions, statutory/common law obligations and regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the private law aspects of maritime law, including admiralty and arrest, carriage of goods by sea, charterparties, bills of lading, marine pollution and oil spills, collisions, groundings, wreck and pilotage.
• Discuss the rules on shipowners’ limitation of liability, and how to manage and resolve maritime disputes.
• Evaluate and identify effective methods of dispute resolution.

Diploma in Maritime Law

Develop Your Understanding of the Wide Range of Concepts of Law that Are Crucial for Those in the Maritime Industry

• Shipping company personnel
• Vessel based crew
• Government advisors
• Port officials
• Marine Surveyors
• Finance and investing professionals