Shipping documents (2 cr)
Code: 888830516-3001
General information
Enrollment
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Timing
31.08.2020 - 20.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
12 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
- Mikko Koho
Teacher in charge
Mikko Koho
Groups
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MKKT19SMMarine Technology, part-time studies
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MKKT17SPMarine Technology, full-time studies
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?
Location and time
The student completes the assignments available on Moodle.
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.
Exam schedules
All re-sit exam dates within 12 months of the end date of the course.
Completion alternatives
The student completes the assignments available on Moodle.
Student workload
2 ECTS credits
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment is based on an examination.
Qualifications
Maritime English 3