Shipping documents (2 cr)
Code: 888830516-3001
General information
- Enrollment
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15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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31.08.2020 - 20.12.2020
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Kielet ja viestintä, Kotka
- 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
- Course
- 888830516
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?
Course material
Study materials are available on Learn.
Study forms and 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.
Timing of exams and assignments
All re-sit exam dates within 12 months of the end date 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