Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, you are capable of
- interpreting the content of essential shipping documents used in seaborne trade.
- identifying and understanding phrases and vocabulary typical of commercial shipping documents and agreements.
- understanding the rights, responsibilities and liabilities of the various parties to a shipping document.

Content

Are you able to explain the content of a bill of lading and do you understand the related terms and conditions written in English?
Are you able to explain the content of a charter party and do you understand the related terms and conditions written in English?
Are you aware of other shipping and insurance documents used in seaborne trade?

Materials

Study materials are available on Learn.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The student completes the assignments available on Learn.

Independent track:
The student completes the assignments available on Learn.

Blended track:
The student completes the assignments available on Learn.

Employer connections

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Exam schedules

Announced by the teacher at the start of the course.

Student workload

2 ECTS credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on an examination.

Qualifications

Maritime english 3