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ULS3018International Maritime Law3+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Sercan EROL
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To have knowledge about the sources and legislation of international maritime law. In addition, to have knowledge about marine areas and how these areas are determined by coastal states, how to resolve disputed issues, the powers of coastal and flag states in these marine areas, international straits in the world and their impact on ship traffic transit regimes, foreign policy, energy corridors and ship navigation.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Have information about international maritime law sources1,9,101,
LO - 2 : Knows the sea areas and how they are determined1,9,101,
LO - 3 : Know the coastal and flag states' powers in sea areas1,9,101,
LO - 4 : Knows the international straits and the transition regime through these straits1,9,101,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Development of legislation in international maritime law, 1958 Geneva Maritime Law Conventions, 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, Inland waters, territorial waters, determination of exclusive economic zones and open seas and the powers of coastal and flag states in these marine areas. Disputes and disputes related to the Turkish and other international straits and the maritime areas subject to the International Court of Justice such as Bozkurt-Lotus case and the current ship traffic transit regime in these straits. United Nations Seabed Organization, structure and duties.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Definition of Law, sources and types of law
 Week 2Concept of Ship and Its Elements
 Week 3Shipowners and Equipment subsidiary
 Week 4Seafarers and the captain's responsibility
 Week 5Maritime law sections and topics,
 Week 6Marine Public Law, Marine Administrative Law,Marine Administration Organization, functions and Powers
 Week 7Determination of maritime jurisdiction areas, Baseline
 Week 8internal waters and territorial seas
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10 Contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone,
 Week 11international waters
 Week 12International Seabed
 Week 13Turkey's Maritime Jurisdiction Areas: Black Sea
 Week 14Turkey's Maritime Jurisdiction Areas: Sea of islands
 Week 15Turkey's Maritime Jurisdiction Areas: Mediterrenian Sea
 Week 16Marine Accidents
 
Textbook / Material
1KARA, Haci. 2020: Deniz Hukuku, Oniki Levha Yayınları, İstanbul
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 18/04/2024 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 11/06/2024 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Arasınav için hazırlık 6 2 12
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 8 2 16
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load72