Main Topics of Study. Introduction ► The charter party ► The bill of lading contract ► Charterers’ bills of lading ► The demise charter party Implied Obligations in a Contract of Affreightment The Undertaking as to Seaworthiness ► Nature of the obligation ► Incidence of obligation ► Burden of proof ► Effect of breach Obligation for Reasonable Dispatch ► Effect of breach Obligation not to Deviate from the Agreed Route ► Justifiable deviations ► Liberty clauses ► The effect of breach The Obligation to Nominate a Safe Port ► The period covered by the warranty ► The nature of the risks covered ► The nature of the undertaking-remedies available for breach ► The scope of the undertaking The Obligation not to Ship Dangerous Goods ► Meaning of dangerous goods ► Nature of liability ► Liability under the Hague-Visby Rules ► Statutory regulation The Effect of Frustration ► Types of frustration ► Factors to be taken into consideration ► Effect of frustration The Voyage Charter Party An Overview of the Charter ► Introductory clauses ► Cargo clauses ► Freight clauses ► Laytime provisions ► Other clauses ► Performance of the charter party The Arrived Ship ► Charter party provisions shifting risk of delay ► Readiness to load or discharge The Preliminary Voyage ► Nomination of port of lading ► The voyage to the loading port The Loading Operation ► Division of responsibility ► Provision of cargo ► Laytime ► Demurrage and damages for detention The Carrying Voyage The Discharging Operation ► Delivery The Time Charter Party General Legal Overview ► Clause describing vessel ► The charter period ► Off-hire ► Payment of hire – right to withdraw for non-payment ► Employment and indemnity clause ► Return to the vessel Description of the Vessel Period of Hire ► Specific clauses ► Effect of overlap Payment for Hire ► Payment in cash ► Payment in advance The Off-hire Clause ► Period of off-hire ► Effects of the operation of the off-hire clause Deductions from Hire Right to Withdraw Vessel for Non-payment of Hire ► Requirements for exercise of right of withdrawal ► Waiver of right to withdraw ► Possible bars to exercise of the right of withdrawal ► Effect of exercise of right to withdraw Employment and Agency Clause Redelivery of the Vessel Bills of Lading and their Functions Historical Introduction Functions of a Bill of Lading ► As receipt for goods shipped ► As evidence of the contract of carriage ► As a document of title Bills of Lading and Third parties ► Liability in tort ► Third party reliance on bil...
Main Topics of Study. Introduction to Ports and their Functions ► The role of ports in international trade and transport ► Seaports and their functions in the twenty-first century ► The effect of globalisation on ports, logistics and distribution patterns ► Criteria used for port location ► Access, flexibility and interface with other transport modes ► Hub ports; feeder transhipment ► Types of port ownership and current trends Legal Aspects of Port Management ► Port constitutions and legal framework of ownership ► National legislation, port laws and bye-laws ► Government's role in financing port development Port Planning ► Government port development ► Port planning and project planning ► Infrastructure/operating structure ► Joint ventures, financing and management ► Berth occupancy, service time, waiting time, capacity calculations ► Layout, physical constraints and terminal planning ► Flow analysis ► Analysis of key environmental issues Port Ownership ► Differing types of ownership in the public and private sectors ► Deregulation ► Methods of privatisation; sale of shares, management buyouts ► Lease contract and joint ventures Finance of Port Operations ► Budgeting ► Control of capital and revenue expenditure ► Project evaluation and review techniques ► Capital investment appraisal ► Analysis and monitoring of direct and indirect costs ► Analysis of performance ► Appraisal of finance and economics of port proposals and traffic forecasting Port Equipment ► Port buildings ► Large handling equipment ► Trends in vessels and cargo handling ► Vessel size ► Procurement and materials management Port Management 1 ► Structure ► Organisation of activities performance measurement ► Marine operations – conservancy, dredging, navigation aids etc. ► Avoidance of congestion Port Management 2 ► Role of trade unions, labour organisations and ITF ► Statutory bodies. customs, immigration, port health, marine safety ► Needs of port users, owners, operators, agents, forwarders ► Information flow Port Security Management ► Importance of safety management ► Prevention of terrorism ► Illegal immigration, theft and smuggling Port Competition and Marketing ► Nature of national and international port competition ► Market information trade growth, vessel development, commercial needs, financial viability ► Location, vessel transit times and port rotation ► Role of shipowners/operators, shippers, receivers, freight contractors, forwarders promotion to potential users ► Impact of inland transportation Port...
Main Topics of Study. Introduction to Chartering and Shipbroking ► Roles of shipbrokers and chartering agents ► Benefits associated with the work of shipbrokers ► Types and functions of shipbrokers ► Types of charter parties ► Functions associated with chartering Chartering Activities ► Chartering negotiations ► Voyage and time charters ► Chartering procedures ► Offers and counter offers ► Ethical considerations and market practices Voyage and Time Charter Parties ► Voyage and time charter parties documentation ► Differences between voyage and time charter activities ► Elements and clauses of voyage charter parties ► Elements and clauses of time charter parties Voyage Estimating ► Benefits associated with the calculation of voyage estimates ► Bunkers, ports and distances, load line zones ► Techniques and approaches used in voyage estimate calculations ► Applications of voyage estimates Laytime Calculations ► Relevance of charter parties ► Time sheets ► Preparation of timesheets ► Statement of facts ► Applications and practical value of laytime calculations Dry Cargo Chartering ► Key features of dry cargo chartering operations ► Types of ships and ship specifications ► Vessel utilisation ► Dry bulk cargo fleet and specifications ► Types of dry bulk cargoes ► Transport considerations of different types of dry cargo ► Ports and key characteristics ► Exporters and importers Tanker Chartering ► Differences between dry cargo chartering and tanker chartering ► Sale and purchase activities ► Role and contributions of charter parties ► Elements of different contracts relating to tanker chartering ► Characteristics of tanker chartering market ► Factors affecting the operations of the market Learning Outcomes for the Unit: At the end of this Unit, students will be able to:
Main Topics of Study. Implementing the Programme ► Project authorisation ► Authorising work without a contract or order ► Preliminary organisation of the project ► Correspondence and other projects ► Project engineering standards and procedures ► Physical preparation and organisation ► Getting work started ► Issuing detailed planning and work instructions Managing Progress ► Closed loop control system ► Routine collection of progress data ► Non-routine approach to progressing ► Managing subcontractors and agency employees ► Routine priority allocation in manufacturing projects ► Bad news ► Corrective measures ► Immediate action orders ► Haste versus good management ► Construction site organisation and management ► Progress meetings ► Project reports Changes and Production Permits ► Classification of changes ► Authorisation arrangements ► General administration ► Estimating design modification costs ► Forms and procedures ► Modifying drawings► Emergency modifications Cost Management – Principles ► Objectives of project cost management► Cost management factors ► Total cost approach ► Budgets ► Cost collection methods ► Audits ► Comparing actual and planned costs Cost Management – Evaluation, Prediction and Reporting ► Milestone analysis ► Earned value analysis ► Earned value analysis prediction reliability and implications ► Evaluating cost performance for materials and bought out equipment ► Effect of modifications on earned value analysis ► Project ledger concept ► Predicting profitability ► Post mortem Final Project Definition and Closure ► Formal project closure► Final project cost records ► Disposal of surplus material stocks ► Final project definition ► As-built condition ► Managing files and archives Learning Outcomes for the Unit: At the end of this Unit, students will be able to:
Main Topics of Study. Project Management Computer Systems – Preparation ► Scheduling ► Facilities ► System requirements ► Program selection ► Network logic requirements ► Computer schedule preparation Project Management Computer Systems – Typical ► System and software ► Error prevention and checking ► Network plotting ► Resource scheduling ► Output reports ► Updating Project Management Computer Systems – Specialised Applications ► Dealing with large networks ► Multi-project resource scheduling ► Standard networks ► Standard sub-network modules or templates ► Programs for probability and risk analysis ► Software sources Learning Outcomes for the Unit: At the end of this Unit, students will be able to:
Main Topics of Study. Nature and Purpose of Project Management Types of Project ► Engineering and mining ► Manufacturing ► Management ► Research Project Objectives ► Performance and quality ► Budget ► Time to completion Balancing Project Objectives ► Time/cost relationship ► Quality/cost relationship Effective Project Organisation and Communications ► Communications ► Need for a project manager’s role Project Organisation Categories ► Functional ► Matrix – the case for and against ► Project team – the case for and against ► The hybrid option ► Organisation of central administration Project Manager ► Title and role ► Seniority ► Personality ► Use of information ► Knowledge and awareness ► Support and co-operation ► Project services group Multiple Project Managers ► Customer’s project manager ► Customer/supplier chains ► Contract matrix ► Joint ventures PRINCE 2 ► Project management processes ► Organisation ► Roles Learning Outcomes for the Unit: At the end of this Unit, students will be able to:
Main Topics of Study. Scheduling Parts for Manufacturing Projects ► Scheduling framework ► Collating material requirements ► Line of balance ► Computer solutions Purchasing – Principles and Initial Ordering ► Purchasing and materials control ► Purchasing cycle ► Purchase order; commercial conditions of purchase ► Incoterms ► Specifying the goods ► Timing of orders and & deliveries ► Purchase quantities Purchasing – Post Order Activities and Materials Control ► Purchase order amendments ► Expediting ► Shortages ► Pareto principle and stock management ► Project or stock purchasing ► Project purchasing as a condition of contract ► Stores administration ► Materials management as shared or common service Purchasing – Procedures for Capital Projects ► The purchasing organisation ► Purchase control schedules ► Purchase specifications ► Purchase enquiries ► Bid evaluation ► Purchase requisitions and orders ► Specification ► Enquiry and order numbers ► Quality and progress ► Vendors’ documents ► Shipping, port and customs formalities ► Purchase order status reports Learning Outcomes for the Unit: At the end of this Unit, students will be able to:
Main Topics of Study. The Nature of Constitutional and Administrative Law ► Scope ► Administrative law ► Public law ► The functions of government ► Doctrine of the separation of powers General Characteristics of the British Constitution ► Unitary ► Unwritten ► Flexible ► Conventions ► No distinct system of administrative law ► The rule of law Parliamentary Supremacy ► Authentication of acts of parliament The United Kingdom and the European Communities ► Sources of domestic law ► European Communities Act 1972 ► Impact of community law Constitutional Conventions ► Judicial acknowledgement ► Purpose ► Observance – royal prerogative and the cabinet system ► Lords and commons ► UK and commonwealth The High Court of Parliament ► The House of Lords ► The House of Commons ► Procedure on legislation The Royal Prerogative ► Domestic affairs ► Foreign affairs The Cabinet and the Privy Council ► Legal status Delegated Legislation ► Nature and purpose ► Sub-delegation ► Safeguards Administrative Tribunals ► Reasons for them ► Ministerial decisions and inquiries Judicial Control of Public Authorities ► Liability and remedies ► Appeals to the Privy Council Learning Outcomes for the Unit: At the end of this Unit, students will be able to:
Main Topics of Study. Sources of Law ► Case law ► Statute law ► Delegated legislation ► European law ► Equity ► Treaties The Judiciary ► Appointment ► Training ► Termination ► Discipline ► Independence The Jury System ► Functions ► Qualifications ► Verdicts ► Arguments for and against Magistrates ► Selection and appointment ► Removal and retirement ► Training ► Jurisdiction ► Advantages and disadvantages ► State funded legal aid and advice schemes The Criminal Justice System ► The Crown Prosecution Service ► Bail ► Classification of offences ► Trial ► Committal The Civil Justice System ► The courts Tribunals ► To-day ► Appeals ► Advantages and disadvantages Civil Liberties ► European Convention on Human Rights ► Freedom of assembly ► Freedom of association ► Freedom from discrimination ► Freedom of the person ► Freedom of expression Remedies for Infringement of Civil Rights ► Judicial review ► Habeas Corpus ► European Court of Human Rights ► Self-defence Learning Outcomes for the Unit: At the end of this Unit, students will be able to:
Main Topics of Study. ► Relevance and admissibility ► Presumption and burden of proof ► Witness competence – compellability and privileges ► The course of the trial ► Previous consistent statements and the role against narratives ► Character and creditability ► Similar fact evidence ► The Criminal Evidence Act 1898 ► The opinion rule and presentation of expert evidence ► The rule against hearsay ► Confessions ► Drawing adverse inferences from a defendant’s silence, lies or false alibi ► Identification evidence ► Documents
