Diploma in Maritime Law and Business Operations is a specialized program designed to provide individuals with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework governing the maritime industry. This diploma program focuses on the laws and regulations that govern various aspects of maritime activities, including shipping, maritime commerce, marine insurance, maritime labor, environmental protection, and international maritime treaties.
Diploma programs often emphasize the practical application of maritime law through case studies, mock trials, and interactive exercises. This enables students to develop practical skills in analyzing and resolving legal issues specific to the maritime industry. Students may have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, guest lecturers, and practitioners in the field of maritime law. This exposure provides valuable insights into current industry practices, challenges, and emerging trends. A Diploma in Maritime Law can open up various career opportunities in the maritime industry, including legal positions within shipping companies, law firms specializing in maritime law, maritime consultancies, maritime regulatory bodies, maritime insurance firms, and maritime arbitration organizations.
Features of the Course
Interactive Sessions | Customized and practical oriented Course | Verifiable and ISO Accredited Certificate | Life time access to session and resources | Q n A at the end of every session | Live Chat Support | Exhaustive syllabus | Comprehensive classes & Assignments
Eligibility Criteria
Law Student | Seafarer | Maritime Professional | Marine Engineers | Anyone interested in Maritime Law and Business Operations
Certificate
Hard Copy of the Certificate will be issued to all participants who has successfully cleared the assessment and assignment. The Certification will be issued from Indian Institute of Industrial and Professional Studies and Ally Maritime and Legal Services. The Certificate will bear ISO 17024: 2012 (Conformity assessment) and ISO 9001:2015 (quality management system) Certification awarded to IIPSINDIA.
Teaching and Learning Methodolgy
Mentors shall be supporting and listening along with delivering | Practice and Participate | Collaborative learning experiences | Facilitated “layered” feedback mechanism
Mode
Online (Live as well as self paced)
Marks/Grades
Students scoring between 90 and 100 marks will receive an A+ grade, those with 80 to 89 marks will receive an A grade, students achieving between 70 and 79 marks will be awarded a B+ grade, scores between 60 and 69 will result in a B grade, those with 50 to 59 marks will receive a C+ grade, and students scoring between 40 and 49 marks will receive a C grade.
Details
Module 1
Introduction to Maritime Law
Introduction to Maritime Law (History, Evolution),Difference between Law of Seas and Maritime Law), Sources of Maritime Law (Ancient and Modern), Maritime Zones
Module 2
Know you Vessel
Types of Vessels and its purpose, Markings and Survey of Vessels, Seafarers and their function on Ship, IMO, SOLAS Convention, MARPOL Convention, STCW, MLC
Module 3
Registration and classification of vessel
Nationality and Registration of Ships (Under UNCLOS, Merchant Shipping Act, Inland Vessels Act), Ship Registering Authorities in India, Classification of vessels, PSC and its role
Module 4
International Maritime Commercial Conventions
Hague Convention, Hague Wisbey Rules, Hamburg Convention, What is Bill of Lading and its types?, Different Types of Charter Parties, Responsibilities and Immunities of Shipper
Module 5
Marine Insurance and Marine Insurance Act of 1963
Principles of Marine Insurance, Types of Marine Insurance, Double Insurance and Re-Insurance, Warranties and Premium, Maritime Claims
Module 06
Laws Governing Maritime Law
Analysis of M.V Elizabeth & Ors Vs. Harwan Investment and Trading 1993, Maritime Lien, Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Claims) Act of 2017 & Ship Arrest, Courts having Admiralty Jurisdiction in India Difference between Action in Rem and Personam, Maritime Accidents, Wreck and Salvage, What is Towage and Pilotage and its Difference?, Other Important Acts in Maritime
Ally Maritime and Legal Services provides single-window solution for maritime and legal expertise including but not limited to vessel registration, compliance, marine engineering, risk consultancy, ship agency, shore support, industry training, crew certification ensuring best engineering and business ethics. Adv Rahul Verma is the founder of Ally Maritime and Legal Services (AMLS) with an aim of providing one window solution for maritime and legal services. He heads and gives strategic direction to alliances of AMLS. He is a practising lawyer of Mumbai & Goa High Court. He has 29 years of experience in Maritime industry including 13 years at sea and 16 years ashore in senior management roles effectively implementing ISM/ISPS/MLC/ISO in the company and on ships, business development, training, claims management and ship recycling consulting.