In this module we will cover:

  • United Nations and a global law of the sea

  • Maritime Zones, Median Lines and potential conflict

  • Where national laws may apply to vessels

  • Laws concerning the safe operation of vessels

  • Security and pollution laws

  • International training standards

  • Safety of life at sea

  • Crew working conditions

Course curriculum

    1. A Message from Your Instructor

    2. Introduction

    3. Glossary and Abbreviations

    1. Timeline - Law of the Seas

    2. UNCLOS III

    1. Interactive Map of Maritime Zones

    2. Median Lines

    3. Potential Conflict

    4. Quiz - UNCLOS Boundaries

    1. Law Concerning Safe Operation of Vessels

    2. Safe Navigation

    3. Safety of Life at the Sea

    4. Maritime Security

    5. Maritime Pollution

    6. Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping

    7. Crew Working Conditions

    8. MLC Requirements

    9. Required Documents

    10. Quiz - International Maritime Law

    1. A Message from Your Instructor

    2. Module Sources

About this course

  • 21 lessons