Transcript University of KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN

Unit for Maritime Studies
Presentation prepared for the DHET/SAMSA Workshop
PRETORIA
18 April 2012
Mr. Vishal Surbun
LECTURER, School of Law
about our Unit…
 Overlooking the Bay of Natal in Durban, which houses
Africa’s largest and busiest port, the University of
KwaZulu-Natal is one of the few institutions in Africa
accredited to offer internationally recognized
postgraduate programs and research facilities in
Maritime studies
 Maritime and related studies have been identified by
the University as a “signature area of focus.”
 The Unit for Maritime Studies forms part of the
College of Law and Management Studies.
what we offer….
 Master of Commerce in Maritime Studies (MCom)
 Master of Laws in Maritime Law (LL.M) (only
university on the eastern seaboard of Africa to offer this specialized
qualification)
 Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Studies
 Master of Commerce in Customs and Excise
(approved by the University, awaiting approval from SAQA/HEQC,
forthcoming in 2013)
preview of the MCom…
 CORE MODULES:
 ELECTIVE MODULES
 Analysis of Sea Freight markets
 Port economics
 International business transactions in
shipping
 Carriage of goods by sea
 20 000 word research dissertation in
maritime studies
 Customs and excise
 Carriage of goods by air
 Incidents of navigation
 International trade economics
 Applied maritime transport economics
and policy
 Applied port economics and ports policy
 Anti-dumping
preview of the LL.M…
Four coursework modules and a minor
dissertation in:
 Carriage of Goods by Sea
 Marine Insurance
 Admiralty Law and Jurisdiction
 The Incidents of Navigation
details of the LL.M modules….
ADMIRALTY LAW AND JURISDICTION
 Maritime claims
 Security arrests of ships and associated ships
 Sale and mortgage of ships
 Law to be applied in maritime disputes
 Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act
details of the LL.M modules…
CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA
 Bills of Lading, obligations of the carrier, common clauses in bills of
lading, the Hague and the Hague Visby rules, defenses to maritime
claims , package limitation, tonnage limitation, INCOTERMS.
 CHARTERPARTIES: time charters, voyage charters, bareboat of demise
charters, obligations of the owner, obligations of the charterer,
common issues arising out of charterparties, law to be applied to
charterparty disputes
details of the LLM modules
MARINE INSURANCE
 Obligations of the insured, actual and constructive losses, principles and types
of policies, institute clauses, P&I insurance, South African legislation
INCIDENTS OF NAVIGATION
 Tug and Tow, law of the sea, ship registration, wreck and salvage, pollution
claims, maritime safety and security, piracy, terrorism and armed violence at
sea, collisions, pilotage.
Our facilities…
 Developed Unit for maritime studies as a focal point
for multi-disciplinary research, teaching programmes
and community outreach.
 Well equipped centre at Howard College with an
extensive dedicated and specialized library and online
resource centre.
 Links with international organisations and
Universities as well as with national bodies.
Program induction
 Offering a series of seminars offered by industry role
players such as economists, lawyers, port authorities
and master mariners.
 Seminars cover topics such as:
 The economic importance of the sea transport industry
 The background of maritime law and its international character;
 A harbour tour guided by representatives of the port to highlight layout,
infrastructure and operations of a modern multi-purpose seaport such as
Durban, and ship simulation exercises.
[email protected]
Tel: (031) 260 3599