Foundations of Marine and Maritime Law

Module overview

You will be introduced to issues of private and public law and how they intersect in the unique environment of the oceans. You will explore the relationship between States and individuals. It explores the underlying values of law in relation to the ocean and ocean users, and the resulting debates.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

The theoretical underpinnings and industry pressures that inform the development of marine and maritime laws.
The nature and purpose of marine and maritime laws.
The relationship between domestic and international in the context of oceans.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Distinguish relevant from irrelevant materials.
Apply knowledge to construct and defend an argument.
Formulate an effective, reasoned and structured argument in writing.
Locate, interpret and analyse relevant primary and secondary sources.

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Analyse the effectiveness of marine and maritime laws in the domestic and international context.
Describe and critically analyse the nature and purpose of marine and maritime laws.
Critically evaluate the impact of underlying theoretical concepts and industries on the content and structure of marine and maritime laws.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include: Lectures The lectures will provide you with an overview of each substantive topic, highlighting key issues. Tutorials Reading lists provided in advance will outline critical issues, required reading, questions and guidance for further study. Tutorials will provide you with an opportunity to address specific issues and debates in marine and maritime law. Learning activities include: Directed Reading (as per distributed reading lists) Preparing and writing formative coursework, with critical self-reflection on your own performance throughout. Preparation for lectures Participating in class discussion, including small group work

Study time
Type	Hours
Wider reading or practice	12
Lecture	20
Preparation for scheduled sessions	60
Tutorial	8
Completion of assessment task	50
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Library Resources. The principal library resources exist and are accessible through the Hartley Library's existing print and electronic holdings.

Textbooks

Zacharias & Ardon (2020). Marine Policy: An Introduction to Governance and International Law of the Oceans. Routledge.

Baughen (2023). Shipping Law. Routledge.

Stopford (2008). Maritime Economics. Routledge.

Assessment

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Essay

Assessment Type: Formative
Feedback:
Final Assessment:
Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	100%

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External