Admiralty law is the core subject of shipping law. Admiralty law regulates the rights and duties of people whose object of trade is a ship. The course comprises areas of the law concerned with the conduct of seamen at sea while navigating or assisting other ships in need and the liability of their employers. Many other specialised areas of maritime law most of which are regulated through international conventions are also discussed together with the special enforcement of maritime claims arrangements available through ship arrest and the Admiralty jurisdiction of the Courts.

Written Examination: The use of Generative AI tools is not allowed.

Coursework will be submitted in two stages. After stage 1 students will receive feedback and suggestions for improvement. Stage 2 will enable students to effect the suggested changes and improve their marks.

Applicable to students admitted before Semester A 2022/23 and in Semester A 2024/25 & thereafter

Students must obtain a minimum mark of 40% in both coursework and examination and an overall mark of 40% in order to pass the course.

Exams will follow the University arrangements. The normal mode of examination required students to have access to all relevant statutory and contract materials. However, students do not, normally have access to their notes, to the internet or to any books (except a dictionary). Students will be required to use computers to type the answers.

Applicable to students admitted from Semester A 2022/23 to Summer Term 2024

Students must obtain a minimum mark of 50% in both coursework and examination and an overall mark of 50% in order to pass the course.

Exams will follow the University arrangements. The normal mode of examination required students to have access to all relevant statutory and contract materials. However, students do not, normally have access to their notes, to the internet or to any books (except a dictionary). Students will be required to use computers to type the answers.