Shipping documents (2 cr)

Code: 888830516-3002

General information

Enrollment: 12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 30.08.2021 - 19.12.2021
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 2 cr

Local portion: 2 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: Kielet ja viestintä, Kotka

Campus: Kotka Campus

Teaching languages: English; Finnish

Seats: 20 - 40

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Marine Technology

Teachers: Mikko Koho

Teacher in charge: Mikko Koho

Groups: MKKT20SM
Marine Technology, part-time studies; MKKT18SP
Marine Technology, full-time studies

Course: 888830516

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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