Diploma in

Maritime Law
2020/21

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 Why choose Maritime Training Academy?

The Distance Learning Experts World-Class Learning

Since its formation Maritime Training Academy The inspiring thing about studying with us is not
has been successfully providing specialist, expert just what you learn but how you learn. We have
training to marine professionals around the globe. taken flexible learning to a whole new level.
We will connect you with the things that inspire
In recent years the Academy has significantly
you, wherever you are and wherever you come
grown, offering an ever expanding training
from. Providing high quality distance learning
portfolio across several sectors of the maritime
enables you to learn in your own time, at home,
industry, from Superyachts to Shipping and
on-board or wherever you choose. We are not
Marine Surveying.
campus based – reading material is supplied
Delivered by distance learning our courses are for assignments with regular support from your
managed and run by established professionals tutor. We’ll challenge you, inspire you, stretch your
within the maritime industry. We are constantly understanding and make you question ideas that
pushing back the boundaries of knowledge with you’ve always taken for granted – it’s truly world-
discoveries that are benefiting the industry. class learning.

Due to our rigorous academic standards our Excellent Support and Guidance
qualifications are highly respected internationally. You’ll enjoy full support throughout your studies,
with module tutors to guide, advise and offer
Outstanding Teaching
comprehensive feedback on your course work.
Our study material is written by industry
Support is offered by MTA staff and fellow students
experts, actively working in their specialist fields.
at tutorials, or as part of the global community
We provide outstanding teaching as a result of
of students who can be reached through online
extensive research and close links within the
student forums and social media sites.
maritime industry. Our tutors are practising
professionals with strong academic and industry International Recognition
backgrounds, with sector-specific skills and Our long established distance learning courses
practical experience. are endorsed by industry associations and our
Diplomas are also recognised by the University
of Portsmouth.

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 Course Director

Jonathan Hadley-Piggin
BSc (Hons), MA, Dip Law, MNI, MRIN, ACI
Arb, Solicitor

Jonathan Hadley-Piggin is a solicitor and

consultant in the marine and shipping
department at Keystone Law a commercial law
firm based in London. Jonathan attended Warsash
Nautical College in Southampton sponsored by
BP Shipping, where he gained a Class III Certificate
of Competency (Deck Officer).

Following time at sea with BP (including during

the Iran/Iraq war) he later gained a commission in
the Royal Navy and attended Britannia Royal Navy
College, then, sponsored by the Navy read
for a degree in Maritime Law and Economics
at Cardiff University.

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 Maritime Law

Our Diploma in Maritime Law allows you to develop specialist

knowledge and enhance your career opportunities.

About the Course Who’s the Course Suitable for?

This course provides, in one diploma, a general This course encapsulates a number of marine law
and broad introduction to the various concepts concepts from arrest of ships to yacht insurance.
of what is known as “maritime law”. It covers It is not designed to be an academic text for
a wide range of maritime law issues including practitioners, but more a general instruction to
salvage, towage and collision, carriage of goods the varied maritime law concepts. Written in plain
by sea, international maritime conventions English for those within the maritime industry
and employment at sea and health an safety. and those who have a genuine interest in how
The course is not an academic test but more the law affects ships, yachts and those that work
a study of the wide-ranging areas that encompass in the industry- to those that have a general
law that those working in the marine industry interest in the subject and how maritime/
come across on a daily basis. admiralty law evolved.
Detailed information on module content is
available at maritimetrainingacademy.com How to Enrol
Register as early as you can for a 1st April 2020
Course Structure start. The registration period will be kept open
The course consists of 12 modules. All students until the 30th September 2020. Students can
are required to successfully complete and pass the start from the point of enrolment after the
module assignments. Diploma students will also 1st April 2020.
be required to sit and pass a final examination. Complete the application form and send with
your payment for the Course to:
MTA, Peel House, Upper South View, Farnham,
Surrey, GU9 7JN England.

Course Enquiries
+44 (0)1252 739779
courses@maritimetrainingacademy.com
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Examinations for Diploma Students Course Fees
Students have two dates to choose from. Diploma - £2,750.00
This covers the 12 modules as pdfs, student
Dates: April 2021 or October 2021
assignment marking, examination costs and
Venue: UK
the issuing of a Diploma.
Overseas students: For overseas students unable
Certificate - £1,950.00
to attend our UK examination centre, alternative
This includes the 12 modules as pdfs and marking
arrangements can be made to sit the exam in their
of the student assignments.
country of residence. Any additional fees involved
will be the students responsibility. Individual Modules
£250 - Module content only.
Commencement Date £400 - Module content, assessment and
1st April 2020 certification.

Duration
Minimum of 12 months from the course start date.

Course Completion Dates

April 2021 and October 2021

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 Course Syllabus*

Maritime Law
» An Introduction to Maritime Law » The Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Legal Concepts - The Importance of the Bill of Lading
- The Law of Contract - The Contracts of Carriage
- The Law of Tort - The Cargo Claim
- Liability in Contract and Tort - The Terms of the Bill of Lading Contract
- Responsibilities - S tatutory Terms of the Bill of Lading – The Hague
- Maritime Law and Hague Visby Rules
- Admiralty Law and Jurisdiction
- International Maritime Law » Ownership and Registration
- Shipboard Documentation - Ownership
- Codes of Practice for Commercially Operated - Shipowner’s Obligations
Yachts - Registration
- The Flag State - UK Ship Register
- Collision and Salvage - Guernsey Registry of British Ships
- Chartering - Jersey Ship Registry
- Pilotage and Towage - Isle of Man Ship Registry
- Government Control of Shipping - Cayman Island Ship Registry
- Health and Safety - Maltese Ship Registry
- Carriage of Goods by Sea
- Pollution » Seafarers and Employment
- Introduction to UK Employment Law
» Charterparties - The Impact of Employment of MLC 2006
- Charterparties - Recruitment and Placement Services
- Basics of Chartering - Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEA’s)
- Owners (Manager and/or Masters) Obligations - The Employment Arrangement
- The Fixing of Ships for Charter - The Practicalities of Employment
- The Charterparty - Hours of Work
- Laytime Demurrage and others - Taxing and Social Security Obligations
- Carriage of Goods by Sea - Emphasis of Good Practice and Doing It Right
- Schedules

Material is constantly updated which may effect the order in which modules are released.
*

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» Collisions, Salvage and Wreck » Marine Insurance and Average
- Collisions - The Marine Insurance Contract
- Salvage - Other Relevant Statutes
- Wreck - Terms of the Contract
- Types of Marine Insurance
» Personal Injury at Sea - Claims
- Passenger Claims - Subrogation
- Employers Liability
- Claims Procedure » An Introduction to Lloyds of London and the
Yacht Market
» International Conventions - Lloyds of London
- Commercial Shipping and Yachting - S ummary of the Main Types of Superyacht
- SOLAS Insurance
- MARPOL - Broking Superyacht Insurance Risks
- COLREGS - Underwriting Superyacht Insurance
- Tonnage -B  roking and Underwriting of Protection and
- Load Line Indemnity Insurance
- Codes (LY3) -B  roking and Underwriting Crew medical and
- International Conventions Personal Accident Insurance
- International Codes of Practices - Quotations Complete – What Next?
- Directives, Resolutions, Circulars, Guidelines, -H  ull and Machinery Conditions – The American
Regulations, Acts and Manuals Yacht Form R12
- Handling Superyacht Claims
» Finance and Mortgages - The Insurance Act
- Finance
- Mortgages

» Admiralty Jurisdiction
- Admiralty Law and Practice
- The Supreme Court Act
(now the Senior Court Act)
- Exercise of Admiralty Jurisdiction
- The Admiralty Marshall
- The Merchant Shipping Act 1995
- Limitation of Liability in Maritime Claims

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 Enhancing Careers for a Brighter Tomorrow

Boatyard Health and Marine

LNG
and Marina Safety in Ship Insurance
Shipping
Operations Operations Claims

Superyacht Tanker Technical Ship Yacht and

Surveying Operations Management Boat Building

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 Marine Marine Salvage Maritime Maritime
Pilotage Operations Firefighting Law

Restoration
Offshore Port State of Historic
Operations Control Ships and
Boats

Shipbuilding Ship Ship

and
Security Surveying
Ship Repair

Superyacht
Superyacht Superyacht Project
Management Operations Management
- Refit and
Newbuilding

Yacht and 12 Industry

Yacht
Small Craft Short
Brokerage
Surveying Courses

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 Terms and Conditions

The Course Tutor Support

Teaching Method: Our courses are delivered by distance Tutorials: There will be two tutorial seminars held in
learning, unless otherwise stated. April 2021 and October 2021. They are not compulsory
but are beneficial and are an excellent opportunity to meet
Course Duration: Commencing April 2020 you have
fellow students, the Course Director, authors and tutors.
a minimum of 12 months to complete the modules and
sit the exam. Tutors & Authors: To support you during your studies,
tutors and authors are available to help with any questions
Course Material or technical queries by e-mail and student forums.
Course Language: Our courses are conducted entirely
in English, in verbal and written format. Administration
For matters relating to enrolment, payment of fees, change
Delivery of Modules: Available online via your secure
of enrolment details, module mailings, please contact the
student login.
Course Manager:
Every effort will be made by the organisers to upload the
Tel: +44 (0)1252 739779
modules monthly but due to unforeseen circumstances they
E-mail: courses@maritimetrainingacademy.com
cannot be held liable for any delays.
Presentation: The modules provide the basic knowledge Examination
for the whole course. Each module is designed to be self- Examinations will be held in April 2021 and October 2021.
contained. However, we highly recommend that candidates
Exam Length: Three hour written examination.
make every effort to increase their knowledge by reference
to other sources. Sitting Overseas: Arrangements can be made for candidates
to sit the exam in their country of residence, subject to
Recommended Reading: A reading list will be provided
available support facilities.
where applicable.
Certificate: Students who successfully complete the
Access: You agree not to access the Course Material for any
compulsory student assignments, will receive a certificate.
reason other than for your personal use and solely for the
purpose of study. You agree not to distribute any part or parts
of the Course Material in any medium without MTA’s prior The Marking Structure
written authorisation. Assignments: Constitute 27% of the final mark.

On accessing the course material all fees under this Examination: Constitutes 73% of the final mark.
agreement become payable. Pass Mark: For the Diploma written examination is 75%.
For the student assignments a minimum mark of 40% is
Student Assignments required.
Student Assignments: One submitted with each module.
They are a compulsory element of the course and must be
completed six weeks prior to the exam.
Self-Assessed Questions: Some modules contain
self-assessment questions designed to help candidates
consolidate their knowledge.
Studying Time: We recommend 10 to 30 hours study
time per module, with additional time being set aside for
completing the student assignments.

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Course Fees Payment Plan
Certificate Fee: The basic course fee is £1,950.00. Please contact us to discuss if the course fees can be split
This includes the course modules as pdfs and marking into smaller instalments.
of the student assignments.
Payment Methods
Diploma Fee: For Diploma candidates the fee is £2,750.00. Payment: Payment must be made upon application by
This covers the course modules as pdfs, student assignment cheque, bank transfer or credit card. Fees will be refunded
marking, examination costs and the issuing of a Diploma. in full should applications be declined.
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