About Gujarat Maritime University
Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) is an endeavour by the Gujarat Maritime Board, Government of Gujarat, to provide a fillip to the maritime sector by bridging the knowledge gap within the industry. GMU has been established to serve the global maritime community by producing educated and well-trained professionals in the maritime domain.
It aims to enhance and increase the human capital and capacity of the maritime industry both in India and across the globe. University operates the School of Maritime Law, Policy & Administration (SMLPA), which offers LL.M and Executive Diploma Programmes in Maritime Law and International Trade Law.
The University also offers MBA in shipping and Logistics under its school of Maritime Management (SMM). In pursuit of creating an institution of global standards, GMU has collaborated with internationally prominent institutions like Erasmus University, STC International, CBS Executive, ISWAN, and many more such alliances shall be forged in time to come.
About Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University was established as State University in 1973 and in 2009 it was elevated to a Central University by the Central Universities Act 2009. In 1975, the University established a School of Law, with the aim of imparting legal education and disseminating legal awareness among the masses. The School of Law presently offers LLB, LLM, PhD courses in its two centres.
Introduction to the Training Programme
Maritime Law is a unique field of law that renders a great impact on the everyday life of the people. In today’s world, no country can work in isolation, and maritime law enables countries to connect. As 90% of global trade depends upon ships, a great deal of emphasis has to be laid on the regulations governing the sea.
Shipping law is an intricate yet exciting field to pursue as a professional. Increasing work in the maritime space because of reasons like ship arrest, cargo claims etc., provides excellent opportunities. Seven days Training Program is aimed to cover a wide range of areas related to maritime law, including Shipping Contract, Marine Environment, Marine labour law, Admiralty law etc.
Significance of the Course
To make the participants aware of the legal framework governing the maritime sector. It will equip participants with knowledge of contemporary and advanced issues related to the maritime sector. The training course would be ideal for students and professionals aiming to be specialists in the shipping and maritime domain.
Target Audience
The program is designed for anyone who has a passion for shipping and the diverse legalities that ships need to comply with not just limited nationally but on an international level. The course is also aimed to attract those who are already working in the industry but strive to get on to a very exciting and challenging role.
Modules Covered
Law of the Sea
Law related to International Carriage of Good by Sea
Maritime dispute settlement
Admiralty Law
Maritime Labour Law
Course Details
Dates of the Event: 3 October, 2022 to 9 October, 2022
Fees from Participants: : ₹590
Mode: Online
Registration and fee payment can be made through this link
Fees will be exempted for the participants who are students of Gujarat Maritime University or Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Attendees of the course will be provided with a Certificate of Participation
COURSE OUTLINE
Mr. Mohit Gupta, Assistant Professor, Gujarat Maritime University
03/10/2022 Timings: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM (IST)
Law of the Sea
Evolution and codification
Baseline, Internal waters and Ports
Maritime zones under the Law of the Sea
Nationality of ship and duties of flag state
Mr. Abhay Singh, Assistant Professor, Gujarat Maritime University
04/10/2022 Timings: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM (IST)
Law related to International Carriage of Good by Sea – I
Types of Ships and Cargo
Shipping Operation: Charter parties and Bill of Lading
Dr. Waseem Ahmed Bhat, Assistant Professor, Gujarat Maritime University
06/10/2022 Timings: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM (IST)
Maritime dispute settlement
Settlement of Disputes under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982
Introduction to Maritime Arbitration
Dr GVN Rao, Associate Professor, Gujarat Maritime University
07/10/2022 Timings: 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM (IST)
Admiralty Law
Introduction to Admiralty Jurisdiction
Admiralty Jurisdiction in personam and rem
Maritime Claims
Mr. Mohit Gupta, Assistant Professor, Gujarat Maritime University
08/10/2022 Timings: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM (IST)
Maritime Labour Law
Evolution of Maritime Labour Law
Recruitment and Placement Agencies for seafarers, and Seafarer Employment Contracts
Repatriation, abandonment
Mr. Abhay Singh, Assistant Professor, Gujarat Maritime University
09/10/2022 Timings: 04:00 PM – 06:00 PM (IST)
Law related to International Carriage of Good by Sea – II
The Hague Rules, the Hague Visby Rules, the Hamburg Rules and the Rotterdam Rules
Shipping Law in India
Patrons
1. Prof. (Dr.) S. Shanthakumar
Director, School of Maritime Law Policy and Administration
Gujarat Maritime University
2. Prof. (Dr.) Annpurna Nautiyal
Vice Chancellor, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Event Conveners
1. Mohit Gupta
Assistant Professor, School of Maritime Law Policy and Administration
Gujarat Maritime University
2. Mukesh Rawat
Assistant Professor, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Event Coordinator
Saravanan R, Teaching and Research Assistant
Gujarat Maritime University
For any query, mail: maritimelawcourse@gmu.edu.in or call +91 8056060819
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