Shipping, Trade & Transportation Law
Shipping, Trade & Transportation Law (3 EC's)
The aim of this course is to provide the student a legal and jurisdictional framework in relation to trade and transportation. The specific law framework applicable per transportation sector and the line of developments and dynamics therein per sector are explained. Distinction will be made between global, regional and the character of international and national sources of law applicable to the various sections of the supply chain.
Structures, methodology of law sections, essential parallels in approach and differences in system are focused on, as these facilitate better understanding of the basic principles common to all transport and logistics sectors. This concerns many parties in the chain of transport companies, as also supply chains sometimes clients of one are carrier, hence supplier, to the other. Subsequently the specific regimes, laws and regulations for the transport sectors are elaborated upon. Special attention however is given to the specific characteristics and development of maritime law and from there the parallels and differences are drawn to the other sectors.
Security (2 EC's)
Piracy, armed attacks, cargo theft shore-side and seaside have occurred in the past and still continue today, on an all, too frequent basis. The issue of security is a topic of great concern. For some time now, administrations world-wide have been addressing this problem and have been busy developing plans and actions for early implementation. In many areas of the world, the standard of security has already risen significantly. For some seafarers and port facility personnel, security incidents may seem to originate in remote corners of the globe and appear distant or irrelevant. The issue of security must be addressed and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in conjunction with many other world-wide organisations is taking action.
This course intends to give insight into national and international application of the new regimes with regard to transport security. The ISPS Code will be used as a starting point to begin addressing global application of the new measures of both sea-side and shore-side cargo concerns. The course focuses on practical application of the new security measures and an understanding of the various regulations, directives, and trade requirements with regard to transport security.