About this course
This short course looks at the common law undertakings, the reasons behind the Hague, and Hague/Visby Rules, the limitation regime under the Hague/Visby Rules, and the obligations of the carrier under the H/Visby Rules, when do the H/Visby Rules apply, and finally a short review on the Hamburg Rules.
Course Objectives
- Understand the common law undertakings.
- Understand the role and function of international conventions relating to cargo liability and the reasons behind these conventions.
- Be aware of the reasons behind the Hague, and Hague/Visby Rules.
- Understand the limitation regime under the Hague/Visby Rules, and the obligations of the carrier under the H/Visby Rules, when will the H/Visby Rules apply.
- Understand the Hamburg Rules and the difference between the Hague/Visby Rules.
Core modules
- Common law rules
- Hague and Hague-Visby Rules
- Hamburg Rules
- Final Test
Frequently Asked Questions
- Baughen, Simon. Shipping law (5th edition). Routledge, 2012
Is there a course textbook?
The following text books are optional but recommended:
What is the format of the class?
The class consists of lectures, which are usually around 20 minutes each.
There are also a number of resources, such as end of subject reflection (problem/question) and there are a number of law reports provided to reflect on the learning and knowledge gained from multiple topics, and standalone exams/quizzes, which are not part of the video lectures.
Course Leader
Mr. Jae Sundaram
LLB (India), LLM in Maritime Law (Southampton), Advocate (India), Solicitor of England & Wales, PG Cert (HE), FHEA
(Formerly Dean of Law)
Jae Sundaram is a Senior Lecturer in International trade & Maritime law. A dual qualified ‘trade and maritime’ lawyer, Jae practised for a number of years before moving to academia. He holds a masters’ degree in maritime law and taught at the University of Plymouth before moving to Buckingham. Jae is the course coordinator for International Trade and Maritime Law, Law of World Trade, Money Laundering, Offshore Banking & Asset Recover, and Commercial Conflict of Laws, on the LLM programme. On the LLB programme, he is course coordinator for Commercial Law, besides being a tutor for Torts and Contract Law in the LLB Programme at the University of Buckingham.
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