This course is concerned with providing an overview and understanding of the legal issues arising following incidents which occur on ships (or between ships) when at sea or approaching (or in) port. It is not concerned with Admiralty law, the law relating to ship arrests and procedure, which is the subject of Admiralty Law and Practice, a course offered in the first semester. It is also not concerned with cargo and charterparty claims or marine insurance. These aspects are covered in other courses.
