BIK 2935 International Shipping
APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013
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BIK 2935 International Shipping Responsible for the course Cathrine Bjune Department Department of Accounting - Auditing and Law Term According to study plan ECTS Credits 7,5 Language of instruction Norwegian and english Introduction The course will introduce students to the role of maritime transport in international trade and to the specific tasks, challenges and liabilities owners and charterers are exposed to.Shipping is one of the most regualted of all industries, which makes it crucial for all to understand how the laws, rules and contracts impact the day today decisoins to be made in the shipping companies. The course offers a thorough introduction to the development, practice, economics and legal framework of international shipping. It aims at students who wish to specialize in the management of shipping companies, work in shipbroking or with consultants, finance, law firms and insurance organizations that include shipping in their portfolios. The courses also facilitate entry into management positions in those sectors of international commerce, industry and civil service that are prime users of maritime services. Learning outcome Acquired knowledge: The students will acquire an understanding of the rules relating to shipping, in particular the ship types and measurement systems, as well as operational modes such as liner and bulk carrier trades, the basic cost elements of ship operations and the relationship between demand and supply for shipping services. Shipping is one of the worlds most regulated industries, and the students will learn main laws and regulations that applies to shipping operations, including liability rules and limitation rules, as well as a knowledge of contracts law and standard contracts applicable to chartering, sale and purchase of ships and carriage of cargo and passengers.Tihs includes an understanding of the importance of relevant jurisdiction and applicable law clauses. Acquired skills: The course will enable the students to identify and use available information sources, laws and regulations in order to:
Reflection The students will learn to refelct on the the complex legal nature of international shipping, and the particular rules that are common for many countries through international conventions. They will be able to analyze practical cases relating to shipping and to solve it using relevant laws - and to form opinions about the use of limitation rules and environmental concerns relating to shipping. Prerequisites None Compulsory reading Books: Falkanger Thor, Hans Jacob Bull og Lasse Brautaset. 2011. Scandinavian maritime law : the Norwegian perspective. 3rd ed. Universitetsforlaget. Chapters 1, 2, 5, 6, 7,8, 9, 13 ,14, 18 Grammenos, Costas Th. , ed. 2010. The Handbook of maritime economics and business. 2nd ed. Lloyd's List. Selected chapters on ship finance, ship registration and maritime liens Stopford, Martin. 2009. Maritime economics. 3rd ed. Routledge. Chapters 2,4,5,6,7,8,10,17 Other: Særtrykk om sjøfart, "Sjøloven" Recommended reading Course outline
Computer-based tools No specified computer-based tools are requested. Learning process and workload The course will be conducted over 4 days, 27 hours of lectures. Recommended workload in hours: Participation at lectures and excursions, 33 hours Case work and review by lecturer in class, 12 hours Work on cases handed out by lecturer, 30 hours Preparation for lectures, 75 hours Exam preparation, 50 hours Examination As a part of lectures, assignments will be placed on It’s learning. Students are expected to be prepared to class by working with the assignments, as the lecturer will review these assignments in class. Feedback will also consist of the students comparing their solutions with the one that is explained by the lecturer. Final grade in the course will be based on a three hour individual written exam, counts for 100 % of the grade. Examination code(s) BIK 29351 -counts for 100 % of the final grade in BIK 2935 International Shipping, 7,5 credits. Examination support materials Norwegian Maritime Code and BI-defined exam calculator. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS BA II Plus™ Exam aids at written examinations are explained under exam information in our web-based Student handbook. Please note use of calculator and dictionary. http://www.bi.edu/studenthandbook/examaids Re-sit examination Re-sit at the next ordinary exam Additional information The course will be taught in English, unless all participants are fluent in Norwegian. The students can choose the Norwegian or English version of the Norwegian Maritime code to bring to the exam. |
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