MARITIME LAW PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ATP216	MARITIME LAW	4	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer LEVENT BAKIR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. RAMAZAN AÇIKGÖZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to examine international maritime law and basic concepts of maritime commercial law, national and international waters; To introduce the legal responsibilities of the carrier, shipper and ship's captain, the legal nature of the ship, national and international organizations in maritime.
Contents of the Course Unit:	On the historical development of maritime law, territorial seas and adjacent territory, borders of territorial seas, right of transit, obligations of ships during transit, concept of harmless passage, archipelago states and archipelago baselines, concept of exclusive economic zone, concept of continental shelf and continental shelf It includes the rights of the coastal state, the concept of the high seas, the freedom of the high seas, the legal status of the ships, the obligations of the flag state, the criminal jurisdiction in all cases of collision and maritime navigation, the obligation to assist, the definition of piracy, and the right to visit.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Have sufficient knowledge of international maritime law.
It defines the maritime areas, the legal responsibilities of the captain, ship and maritime institutions.
Gains awareness of legal consequences with the ability to solve case studies.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading Books, Doing Research	Subject of Law of the Sea and Introduction	Lecture, Question and Answer
2	Reading Books, Doing Research	Historical Development of the Law of the Sea	Lecture, Question and Answer
3	Reading Books, Doing Research	Marine Areas and Classification	Lecture, Question and Answer
4	Reading Books, Doing Research	Legal Regime of the Marine Areas	Lecture, Question and Answer
5	Reading Books, Doing Research	Continental Shelf	Lecture, Question and Answer
6	Reading Books, Doing Research	Open Seas and the Principle of Hardness	Lecture, Question and Answer
7	Reading Books, Doing Research	Turkish Territorial Waters and Turkish Straits	Lecture, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading Books, Doing Research	International Maritime Conventions	Lecture, Question and Answer
10	Reading Books, Doing Research	Legally Ships, Distinguishing Elements of Ship and Ship Registry	Lecture, Question and Answer
11	Reading Books, Doing Research	Ownership and Equipment of Ships	Lecture, Question and Answer
12	Reading Books, Doing Research	Captain's Legal Responsibilities	Lecture, Question and Answer
13	Reading Books, Doing Research	Ship Charters and Freight Agreements	Lecture, Question and Answer
14	Reading Books, Doing Research	Seaworthy Bills of Carriage	Lecture, Question and Answer
15	Reading Books, Doing Research	Legal Responsibilities of Maritime Accidents	Lecture, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	De you with the basic concepts in the field of Information olmak.genel shipping terms , visit the properties of the types of ships visiting Port Management, Inc. Be able to use the ship to recognize measure Inc.						5
2	Maritime Considering the history and heritage of today's maritime and port management to discuss developments in the industry					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to discuss the developments in today s maritime and port industry, to draw conclusions from events and facts and to predict their effects on the field.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Maritime and Port Management in the field of basic knowledge and concepts to terms with be.general shipping , ship types and features, to recognize and use to measure ship					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have basic knowledge and concepts in the field of Port Management. To have knowledge to take part in port operations, management, logistics and marketing.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To know the basic knowledge and concepts in the fields of business administration, management, customs, foreign trade and economy. To be able to use these concepts in the fields of Marine and Port Management.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To know the maritime markets and to understand their cyclical relations with each other. To be able to evaluate the effects and results according to the developments.				3
2	To be able to follow national and international developments by knowing transportation modes, economy and policies. To be able to predict the effects on maritime and related sectors.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have basic knowledge and concepts in the field of Maritime Management. To be able to recognize and use general shipping terms, ship types and characteristics, ship dimensions. In addition, to understand the relations between Ship Management and Agency, Forwarder and other companies, to be able to operate in these areas.				3
2	Knowing the ship needs, being able to manage the necessary procurement and purchasing processes according to these needs. To be able to coordinate the transportation of the supplied needs to the ship.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have a command of the concepts and issues related to port management and port operations and to have the ability to apply them.					4
2	To be able to discuss current developments in the field in the light of maritime history.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	2	3	6
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
Assignment (Homework)	2	3	6
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	8	8
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	50	0	126