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Maritime and Admiralty Law [+ Drafting] Course
About Online Course on Maritime and Admiralty Law [+ Drafting]
Maritime and Admiralty Law governs legal relationships arising from activities at sea, including shipping, navigation, marine commerce, vessel ownership, marine insurance, environmental protection, and dispute resolution. With India emerging as a major maritime nation, there is a growing demand for lawyers trained in shipping law, admiralty litigation, and commercial maritime contracts.
This course provides an end-to-end understanding of maritime law, combining foundational principles, international conventions, Indian statutes, litigation procedures, and extensive drafting practice. Learners gain exposure to real-world maritime disputes, vessel arrests, marine insurance claims, and commercial shipping documentation used in practice.
Eligibility
- Law students (UG & PG)
- Lawyers interested in maritime, shipping, and admiralty practice
- Corporate and commercial law aspirants
- Professionals working with ports, shipping companies, logistics, or marine insurance
Course Plan
Module 1: Introduction to Maritime and Admiralty Law- Foundations of Maritime and Admiralty Law
- Maritime Zones and Transit Regimes
- Contemporary Challenges in Maritime and Admiralty Law
- Introduction to Merchant Shipping Laws
- Nationality, Registration, and Ownership of Ships
- Maritime Flag and State Responsibility
- Equality of Flag and Right to Access Ports
- Employment and Safety of Ships
- Security Interest in Ships
- Indian Legal Framework
- Law of Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Key Documents in Shipping
- International Conventions Governing Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Other Operational Legal Aspects in Shipping Marine Insurance
- Maritime Labour Law and Crew Welfare
- Scope and Nature of Maritime Litigation
- Common Legal Issues Arising from Activities on Sea
- Arrest of Vessels Maritime Claims and Liens
- Enforcement of Judgments in Maritime Cases
- Commercial Litigation in Shipping Disputes
- Marine Insurance Claims and Litigation
- Admiralty Law: Origin and Development
- Maritime Dispute Settlement Mechanisms
- Maritime Arbitration
Module 8: Bill of Lading and Its Drafting
Module 9: Charter Party Agreements (Voyage & Time Charters)
Module 10: Freight Contracts & Booking Notes
Module 11: Contracts of Affreightment
Module 12: Marine Insurance Documentation
Module 13: Admiralty & Dispute-Related Drafts
- Ship Arrest Petitions under Indian Law
- Written Submissions in Maritime Arbitration
- Security & Bail Bond Drafts
- Enforcement Applications for Maritime Awards
- Registration Applications (under Merchant Shipping Act)
- Notices under Indian Maritime Zone Act
- Flag Declaration & Safety Compliance Forms
- Pollution Reporting Formats (as per MARPOL)
- Legal Opinions on Charter Party Disputes
- Dispute Resolution, Port Controls and Environmental Violations
Faculties
- Nishith Seth, Legal Advocate, Chambers of Pravin Pillay (Masters in Law - Maritime Studies)
- Gautham Viswam, Legal Analyst CMA CGM (Masters in Law - Maritime Studies)
- Sakshi Kothari, Asst Professor (Masters in Law - Maritime Studies)
Duration
20+ Hours
Course Fees
Rs 1099