Introduction to Law of the Sea

Objectives

The main objective of the curricular unit is to provide education and training in the field of ocean affairs and law of the sea. At the end of the curricular unit students should be able, based on acquired knowledge, to comment cases and discuss specific situations.

Program

1) Introduction to the Law of the Sea
2) Introduction and Events of the Sea
3) Economics and Politics of the Sea
4) National Maritime Legislation
5) The Ship and the Shipping Subjects
6) Shipping and Civil Responsibility
7) Contracts Relating to the Ship
8) Shipping and Credit
9) Maritime Litigation
10) Modern Maritime Piracy
11) Combating Piracy: An operational perspective
12) Maritime Law on Special

Teaching Methodologies

Teaching is composed by a mix of theoretical and practical classes. The exposition of each subject of the syllabus is then done by the teacher during the theoretical classes. Practical classes are aimed at solving exercises, commenting cases and discussing specific situations. Evaluation is based upon two written exams.

Bibliography

- O ensino do Direito Marítimo, por Manuel Januário da Costa Gomes, Almedina, Coimbra, 2005;
- Direito Marítimo, IV, por Manuel Januário da Costa Gomes, Almedina, Coimbra, 2008;
- Direito Marítimo, Apontamento das aulas teóricas, Cadernos números 3 e 5, por Manuel Januário da Costa Gomes;
- Estudos sobre o novo Direito Marítimo, por Mário Raposo, Coimbra Editora, Coimbra, 1999;
- Estudos sobre arbitragem comercial e Direito Marítimo, por Mário Raposo, Almedina, Coimbra, 2006.