This course surveys both substantive and procedural provisions in the Chinese maritime legal system from both comparative and international perspectives.  Based on the Maritime Code and the Special Maritime Procedure Law of the People’s Republic of China as well as pertinent administrative regulations, departmental rules, and judicial interpretations, it covers all of the main areas of the Chinese maritime legal system – i.e., history and development, ships and crews, ship ownership, ship mortgage, possessory lien, maritime lien, contracts for carriage of goods by sea, contracts for carriage of passengers by sea, charter parties, ship collisions, salvage, general average, limitation of liability for maritime claims, marine pollution, marine insurance, jurisdiction, arrest and auction of ships, etc. Wherever possible, each topic covered by this course is explored from a comparative perspective; pertinent international laws and conventions are addressed as well.

Continuous Assessment: 50%

Examination: 50%

Examination Duration: 3 hours