Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3MBH267Maritime Law2+0+02322.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Court Office Services
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of the course is to teach students the fundamental concepts of maritime commercial law, contracts relating to maritime transport, and the legal status of ships and shipowners. The course aims to enable students to understand the provisions of the Turkish Commercial Code relating to maritime commerce, to learn about the rights and obligations of the parties involved in maritime commerce, and to be able to resolve legal disputes concerning maritime transport.
Course Content Sources of maritime law; the concept of a ship and its legal status; the powers and responsibilities of the shipowner and the master; ship creditors and ship mortgages; maritime transport contracts; bills of lading and charter parties; maritime incidents (collisions, salvage, general average); marine insurance; and recent court rulings.
Course Methods and Techniques The following methods are used: lecture (direct instruction), question-and-answer sessions, discussion, practical exercises and design techniques.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Meliha Toprakçı
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Tekinalp, Ü. (2020). Deniz Ticareti Hukuku Dersleri. İstanbul: Beta Yayınları.

Course Category
Social Sciences %70
Field %30

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 23 2 46
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2,5 76

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 1. Explains the sources and fundamental principles of maritime commercial law.
2 2. Understands the concept of a ship and its legal status.
3 3. Analyses the rights and responsibilities of the shipowner, the captain and the crew.
4 4. Interprets maritime transport contracts (bill of lading, charter party).
5 5. Assesses the ship’s creditors and the ship’s mortgage.
6 6. Explains the legal consequences of maritime incidents (collisions, rescues, accidents).
7 7. Interprets maritime trade in the light of current judicial decisions and international regulations.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 The importance and sources of maritime commercial law
2 The concept of a ship, the legal status of a ship and its registration
3 The owner, operator relations and the owner’s liability
4 The captain’s duties, powers and responsibilities
5 Ship’s crew and ship’s creditors
6 Ship mortgages and liens
7 Maritime transport contracts: charter party, bill of lading
8 Mid-term Exam
9 Maritime accidents: collisions and rescues
10 Marine insurance and its legal implications
11 Port State, flag State and international maritime regulations
12 Güncel gelişmeler ve deniz ticareti hukukuna ilişkin sorunlar
13 Analysis of judicial decisions and examples of their application
14 Analysis of judicial decisions and examples of their application
15 General Review

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7
C1 3 4
C2 5
C3 3 5
C4 4
C5 4 5
C6 4
C7 5 5

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