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. Wherever possible, each topic covered by this course is explored from a comparative perspective; pertinent international laws and conventions are addressed as well.

Examination: The use of Generative AI tools is not allowed.

Applicable to students admitted from Semester A 2022/23 to Summer Term 2024

Students must obtain a minimum mark of 50% in both coursework and examination and an overall mark of 50% in order to pass the course. The examination will be in open-book.

Applicable to students admitted before Semester A 2022/23 and in Semester A 2024/25 & thereafter

Students must obtain a minimum mark of 40% in both coursework and examination and an overall mark of 40% in order to pass the course. The examination will be in open-book.

When University facilities and resources are available, students are required to take a computer-based examination in computer labs. During the examination, students are blocked from access to files, programme and the Internet.