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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
MARITIME LAWHUK4113035Fall Semester2+024
Course Program

Cuma 10:00-10:45

Cuma 11:00-11:45

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Ayşe NUHOĞLU
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Mehmet Hakan TÜFEKÇİ
Assistant(s)Research Assistant Yağmur ASLAN
AimThe aim of this course is to determine the scope of responsibilities, obligations and rights arising from the operation of merchant ships in maritime trade, and to examine in detail the principles and rules regarding the transportation of cargo and passengers by sea and the legal problems and liability arising from maritime accidents within the framework of Law No. 6102.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to Maritime Law and Basic Concepts of Maritime Law,Sources of Maritime Law,Ship: Definiton, Distinguishing Elements,Rights on Ship: Ship Ownership, Ship Mortgage,Acquisition of Property on the Ship and Loss, Pledge Rights on the Ships,Donor and Donation Affiliate,Seafarers,Ship Registry,Passenger carriage contract,Freight Contracts,Carrier's Rights, Termination of Freight Contract,Marine Accidents,Time Charter Agreement,Bill of Lading in Sea Transportation.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Interprets the national and international rules of maritime law.10, 16, 9A
Defines the concepts of maritime law, such as ship, merchant ship, owner, carrier, bill of lading, charter party, collision, general average, collision, ship's creditor's right and maritime claim.10, 16, 9A
Analyzes the rules regarding the ship and its elements.10, 16, 9A
Evaluates the function of the ship register.10, 16, 9A
Categorizes the rights in rem on the ship.10, 16, 9A
Demonstrates the basic concepts of freight contracts and their elements.10, 16, 9A
Examines the responsibilities and rights of the carrier and the provisions and consequences of the expiration of the freight contracts.10, 16, 9A
Specifies the maritime trade law rules regarding passenger carriage contracts by sea.10, 16, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to Maritime Law and Basic Concepts of Maritime LawReading the related chapter regarding Introduction to maritime law and basic concepts of maritime law
2Sources of Maritime LawReading the related chapter regarding sources of maritime law
3Ship: Definiton, Distinguishing ElementsReading the related chapter regarding ship's distinguishing elements
4Rights on Ship: Ship Ownership, Ship MortgageReading the related chapter regarding rights in rem on ship
5Acquisition of Property on the Ship and Loss, Pledge Rights on the ShipsReading the related chapter regarding acquisition of property on the ship and loss, pledge rights on the ships
6Donor and Donation AffiliateReading the related chapter regarding donor and donation affiliate
7SeafarersReading the related chapter regarding seafarers
8Ship RegistryReading the related chapter regarding ship registry
9Passenger carriage contractLesson with a guest lecture
10Freight ContractsReading the related chapter regarding freight contracts
11Carrier's Rights, Termination of Freight ContractMisafir hoca ile ders anlatımı
12Marine AccidentsReading the related chapter regarding marine accidents
13Time Charter AgreementReading the related chapter regarding time charter agreement
14Bill of Lading in Sea TransportationReading the related chapter regarding bill of lading in sea transportation
Resources
Bülent Sözer, Deniz Ticareti Hukuku-I, 6th Edition, Vedat Kitapçılık, İstanbul, 2022 Cüneyt Süzel, Türk Mevzuatında Gemi Tanımı, Prof. Dr. Rona Serzon'a Armağan, Volume II, Onikilevha, 2010, pp. 1615-1644 Carriage of Goods by Sea, 6th Edition, Pearson, 2010

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
1. Know legal concepts and institutions; list the relations between these concepts and institutions.
X
2
2. In addition to theoretical knowledge comprehend using, comparing, interpreting and the substance and procedures of implementation of legal rules.
X
3
3. Know historical development process of law and legal systems as a branch of science.
X
4
4. Have information on contemporary legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views.
X
5
5. Evaluate, interpret; and make researches on legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views by a methodological approach.
X
6
6. Settle legal disputes departing from legal rules, court judgments and jurisprudential views.
X
7
7. Have the ability to find solutions to legal disputes; take initiative; behave independently and creatively.
X
8
8. Resort to assistance of different fields of expertise in dealing with the unpredictable problems encountered in legal practice and take responsibility in team works.
X
9
9. Undertake planning and management of activities for professional progress of employees working under their authority and responsibility.
X
10
10. Follow and evaluate the developments in theory and practice of law.
X
11
11. Deal with the social and legal problems with a critical perspective and produce solutions for these problems.
X
12
12. Have the awareness of the need for life-long learning (continuous education).
X
13
13. Inform individuals and institutions on legal subjects; present oral and written proposals with reasoning.
X
14
14. Use information and communication technologies in the field of legal profession effectively.
15
15. Know a foreign language at the level of following international developments and communicating with other lawyers worldwide.
X
16
16. Plan professional projects and activities and implement them with sense of social responsibility.
X
17
17. Have the basic knowledge of the structure of international society and forms of relations; and evaluates international problems.
X
18
18. As a lawyer who recognizes universal principles of law, protects and defends rule of law quality of Turkish Republic.
X
19
19. Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility.
X
20
20. Have the capacity of evaluation and competency of finding solutions for legal disputes from the point of positive and ideal law.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelRelative Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14228
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam12525
General Exam15555
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)108
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(108/30)4
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
MARITIME LAWHUK4113035Fall Semester2+024
Course Program

Cuma 10:00-10:45

Cuma 11:00-11:45

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Ayşe NUHOĞLU
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Mehmet Hakan TÜFEKÇİ
Assistant(s)Research Assistant Yağmur ASLAN
AimThe aim of this course is to determine the scope of responsibilities, obligations and rights arising from the operation of merchant ships in maritime trade, and to examine in detail the principles and rules regarding the transportation of cargo and passengers by sea and the legal problems and liability arising from maritime accidents within the framework of Law No. 6102.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to Maritime Law and Basic Concepts of Maritime Law,Sources of Maritime Law,Ship: Definiton, Distinguishing Elements,Rights on Ship: Ship Ownership, Ship Mortgage,Acquisition of Property on the Ship and Loss, Pledge Rights on the Ships,Donor and Donation Affiliate,Seafarers,Ship Registry,Passenger carriage contract,Freight Contracts,Carrier's Rights, Termination of Freight Contract,Marine Accidents,Time Charter Agreement,Bill of Lading in Sea Transportation.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Interprets the national and international rules of maritime law.10, 16, 9A
Defines the concepts of maritime law, such as ship, merchant ship, owner, carrier, bill of lading, charter party, collision, general average, collision, ship's creditor's right and maritime claim.10, 16, 9A
Analyzes the rules regarding the ship and its elements.10, 16, 9A
Evaluates the function of the ship register.10, 16, 9A
Categorizes the rights in rem on the ship.10, 16, 9A
Demonstrates the basic concepts of freight contracts and their elements.10, 16, 9A
Examines the responsibilities and rights of the carrier and the provisions and consequences of the expiration of the freight contracts.10, 16, 9A
Specifies the maritime trade law rules regarding passenger carriage contracts by sea.10, 16, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to Maritime Law and Basic Concepts of Maritime LawReading the related chapter regarding Introduction to maritime law and basic concepts of maritime law
2Sources of Maritime LawReading the related chapter regarding sources of maritime law
3Ship: Definiton, Distinguishing ElementsReading the related chapter regarding ship's distinguishing elements
4Rights on Ship: Ship Ownership, Ship MortgageReading the related chapter regarding rights in rem on ship
5Acquisition of Property on the Ship and Loss, Pledge Rights on the ShipsReading the related chapter regarding acquisition of property on the ship and loss, pledge rights on the ships
6Donor and Donation AffiliateReading the related chapter regarding donor and donation affiliate
7SeafarersReading the related chapter regarding seafarers
8Ship RegistryReading the related chapter regarding ship registry
9Passenger carriage contractLesson with a guest lecture
10Freight ContractsReading the related chapter regarding freight contracts
11Carrier's Rights, Termination of Freight ContractMisafir hoca ile ders anlatımı
12Marine AccidentsReading the related chapter regarding marine accidents
13Time Charter AgreementReading the related chapter regarding time charter agreement
14Bill of Lading in Sea TransportationReading the related chapter regarding bill of lading in sea transportation
Resources
Bülent Sözer, Deniz Ticareti Hukuku-I, 6th Edition, Vedat Kitapçılık, İstanbul, 2022 Cüneyt Süzel, Türk Mevzuatında Gemi Tanımı, Prof. Dr. Rona Serzon'a Armağan, Volume II, Onikilevha, 2010, pp. 1615-1644 Carriage of Goods by Sea, 6th Edition, Pearson, 2010

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
1. Know legal concepts and institutions; list the relations between these concepts and institutions.
X
2
2. In addition to theoretical knowledge comprehend using, comparing, interpreting and the substance and procedures of implementation of legal rules.
X
3
3. Know historical development process of law and legal systems as a branch of science.
X
4
4. Have information on contemporary legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views.
X
5
5. Evaluate, interpret; and make researches on legal regulations, court judgments and jurisprudential views by a methodological approach.
X
6
6. Settle legal disputes departing from legal rules, court judgments and jurisprudential views.
X
7
7. Have the ability to find solutions to legal disputes; take initiative; behave independently and creatively.
X
8
8. Resort to assistance of different fields of expertise in dealing with the unpredictable problems encountered in legal practice and take responsibility in team works.
X
9
9. Undertake planning and management of activities for professional progress of employees working under their authority and responsibility.
X
10
10. Follow and evaluate the developments in theory and practice of law.
X
11
11. Deal with the social and legal problems with a critical perspective and produce solutions for these problems.
X
12
12. Have the awareness of the need for life-long learning (continuous education).
X
13
13. Inform individuals and institutions on legal subjects; present oral and written proposals with reasoning.
X
14
14. Use information and communication technologies in the field of legal profession effectively.
15
15. Know a foreign language at the level of following international developments and communicating with other lawyers worldwide.
X
16
16. Plan professional projects and activities and implement them with sense of social responsibility.
X
17
17. Have the basic knowledge of the structure of international society and forms of relations; and evaluates international problems.
X
18
18. As a lawyer who recognizes universal principles of law, protects and defends rule of law quality of Turkish Republic.
X
19
19. Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility.
X
20
20. Have the capacity of evaluation and competency of finding solutions for legal disputes from the point of positive and ideal law.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelRelative Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

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