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?

Location and time

The student completes the assignments available on Moodle.

Materials

Study materials are available on Moodle.

Teaching methods

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

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

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

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