Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5HUK 317Maritime Law2+0+02203.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Law
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To teach the history of international maritime law, related concepts, maritime jurisdiction areas, and to ensure understanding of relevant international conventions and related customary law rules.
Course Content To gain the ability to resolve disputes related to international maritime law.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is conducted both practically and theoretically.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Fatih Tuğrul Demirkale
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Selami Kuran, Uluslararası Deniz Hukuku, Beta, 2021
Course Notes This is a course that covers international maritime jurisdiction areas.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 59

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Students learn about the history of maritime law.
2 Knowledge of maritime jurisdiction areas is gained.
3 Knowledge is gained regarding potential disputes related to maritime law.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 The history of international maritime law
2 Maritime jurisdiction areas
3 Internal waters, Territorial sea
4 Contiguous zone
5 Fishing Zone
6 Exclusive Economic Zone
7 Continental shelf
8 High seas
9 International Seabed
10 Marine protection
11 Conventions Relating to the International Law of the Sea
12 Current issues in maritime law and case studies
13 Current issues in maritime law and case studies
14 Current issues in maritime law and case studies

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 1
C2 1
C3 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant