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Maritime and Admiralty Law [+ Drafting] Course

20+ hours of learning
10+ study materials
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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 
 Module 2: Legal Framework of Shipping and Ports 
  • 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
Module 3: Carriage of Goods by Sea and Marine Commerce 
  • 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 
Module 4: Maritime Zones, Environmental Law and Fisheries 
Module 5: Maritime Litigation and Enforcement 
  • 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 
Module 6: Dispute Resolution and Admiralty Jurisdiction 
  • Admiralty Law: Origin and Development 
  • Maritime Dispute Settlement Mechanisms
  • Maritime Arbitration 
Module 7: Introduction to Commercial Shipping Contracts 
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 
Module 14: Regulatory and Compliance Drafting 
  • Registration Applications (under Merchant Shipping Act) 
  • Notices under Indian Maritime Zone Act 
  • Flag Declaration & Safety Compliance Forms 
  • Pollution Reporting Formats (as per MARPOL) 
Module 15. Research & Opinion Drafting 
  • 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