Legal Compass: International Maritime Law and Regulations Training Course

Introduction

The vastness of the world's oceans belies an intricate web of international laws, conventions, and regulations that govern nearly every aspect of maritime activity. From ensuring the safety of life at sea and preventing marine pollution to regulating navigation, commerce, and the welfare of seafarers, a deep understanding of this legal framework is indispensable for anyone operating within the maritime domain. Navigating these complex rules is crucial for compliance, risk mitigation, and resolving disputes in a truly global industry.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of international maritime law and its regulatory landscape. From dissecting key international conventions on safety, environment, and labor to mastering the legal aspects of shipping contracts, dispute resolution, and emerging challenges such like autonomous vessels, you will gain the expertise to confidently operate within the global maritime legal framework. This empowers you to ensure compliance, minimize legal risks, and contribute to the safe, secure, and sustainable functioning of the world's oceans.

Target Audience

  • Maritime Lawyers and Legal Professionals.
  • Shipping Company Executives and Managers.
  • Ship Owners and Operators.
  • Port Authority Officials and Regulatory Compliance Officers.
  • Marine Insurers and Claims Handlers.
  • Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers.
  • Government Officials in Maritime Administrations and Ministries.
  • Academics and Researchers in Maritime Studies or International Law.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental principles and sources of international maritime law.
  • Grasp the key provisions and practical implications of major international maritime conventions (e.g., SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC).
  • Analyze the legal framework governing carriage of goods by sea, including bills of lading and charterparties.
  • Comprehend the principles of marine insurance, maritime liens, and ship finance.
  • Evaluate the legal aspects of maritime casualties (e.g., collisions, salvage, general average) and liability regimes.
  • Develop practical skills in interpreting maritime contracts and navigating international regulatory compliance.
  • Navigate the various mechanisms for maritime dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration.
  • Formulate robust strategies for ensuring legal compliance, managing risks, and promoting sustainable maritime operations.

Course Content

  1. Foundations of International Maritime Law
  • Historical development and evolution of maritime law
  • Sources of international maritime law: Conventions, customary international law, national legislation, judicial decisions
  • Admiralty and Maritime Jurisdiction : scope and characteristics
  • Key concepts: ship, seafarer, maritime lien, flag state jurisdiction
  • The role and structure of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
  1. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
  • Overview of SOLAS: purpose, structure, and amendments
  • Chapters of SOLAS: construction, fire protection, life-saving appliances, radio communications, safety of navigation
  • ISM Code : International Safety Management Code for safe ship operation
  • Port State Control and Flag State responsibilities under SOLAS
  • Practical implications for shipowners, operators, and port authorities
  1. International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
  • MARPOL Annexes: prevention of pollution by oil, noxious liquid substances, harmful packaged substances, sewage, garbage, air pollution
  • Pollution Liability and Compensation Regimes : CLC and Fund Conventions
  • Measures to combat marine environmental pollution from ships
  • Ballast Water Management Convention and Anti-Fouling Systems Convention
  • Role of MARPOL in promoting sustainable shipping
  1. International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
  • Purpose and scope of STCW: minimum standards for training and certification
  • STCW Code : detailed provisions for competence and watchkeeping
  • Seafarer certification, endorsements, and revalidation
  • Implications for maritime education and training institutions
  • Ensuring competent and qualified seafarers for safe operations
  1. Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006
  • The "Seafarers' Bill of Rights" : comprehensive labor standards for seafarers
  • Five Titles of MLC: minimum requirements, conditions of employment, accommodation, health protection, compliance and enforcement
  • Shipowner responsibilities and seafarer rights
  • Port State Control and Flag State enforcement of MLC
  • Welfare of seafarers and onboard working conditions
  1. Carriage of Goods by Sea: Contracts and Conventions
  • Bills of Lading : functions (receipt, document of title, contract of carriage), types, electronic bills of lading
  • Charterparties : Voyage, Time, and Bareboat (Demise) charterparties
  • Key clauses in charterparties: hire, freight, laytime, demurrage, off-hire
  • International Conventions governing carriage of goods:
    • Hague Rules and Hague-Visby Rules
    • Hamburg Rules
    • Introduction to the Rotterdam Rules
  • Liability of carriers and shippers, defenses, and exceptions
  1. Marine Insurance and General Average
  • Principles of marine insurance: indemnity, utmost good faith, insurable interest
  • Types of marine insurance policies: Hull & Machinery, Protection & Indemnity (P&I), Cargo Insurance
  • General Average : principles, adjustment, and role in maritime casualties
  • Particular Average and Salvage in marine insurance context
  • Claims handling and settlement procedures in marine insurance
  1. Maritime Casualties, Salvage, and Limitation of Liability
  • Collision Regulations (COLREGs) : rules for preventing collisions at sea
  • Legal aspects of maritime casualties: collisions, groundings, fires, sinkings
  • Salvage Law : principles, Lloyd's Open Form (LOF), remuneration
  • Wreck removal and wreck abandonment
  • Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (LLMC) : scope, constitution of limitation fund
  • Investigation of maritime casualties and forensic aspects
  1. Ship Finance, Registration, and Maritime Liens
  • Ship Registration and Nationality : flag state choice, open vs. closed registries
  • Ship mortgages and other security interests in ships
  • Maritime Liens : nature, priority, and enforcement
  • Ship sale and purchase agreements
  • Arrest of ships: legal basis and procedures for enforcing claims
  1. Maritime Dispute Resolution and Emerging Issues
  • Litigation in admiralty courts: jurisdiction and procedure
  • Maritime Arbitration : advantages, institutions (LMAA, SCMA), arbitration clauses
  • Mediation and other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms
  • Enforcement of judgments and arbitration awards
  • Emerging legal challenges:
    • Autonomous Ships (MAS) : liability, regulation, cybersecurity
    • Legal aspects of offshore renewable energy installations
    • The Arctic and Antarctic: legal regimes and environmental protection.

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

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