Program Overview

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Introduction to the Shipping Business and Law Unit

The Shipping Business and Law unit, coded as JND322, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the international and national legal framework that governs the commercial operation of vessels. This unit is particularly relevant for shipmasters, as it covers their rights, duties, and obligations towards various stakeholders, including ship owners, charterers, port states, crew, and other parties involved in the maritime industry.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Shipping Business and Law
• Unit Code: JND322
• Credit Points: 6.25
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering, Australian Maritime College
• Discipline: Seafaring and Maritime Operations
• Coordinator: Captain Saratkumar Narayanan
• Availability as Elective: No
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Advanced

Availability and Location

The unit is available at the Launceston campus during Semester 2. It is essential for students to check the minimum system requirements if they plan to attend via distance or off-campus mode.

Key Dates

The key dates for Semester 2 of the 2026 academic year are as follows:

• Start Date: 6/7/2026
• Census Date: 28/7/2026
• Withdrawal Without Penalty Date: 31/8/2026
• End Date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this unit, students will be able to:

• Interpret the principal sources of national and international law in merchant shipping.
• Operate a vessel as required by legal, commercial, and operational characteristics of different markets.
• Identify and comply with the terminology and economics of different types of insurance arrangements.
• Apply legal principles associated with pilotage, salvage, and towage.

Fee Information

The fee details for the unit are as follows:

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $596.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $596.00
• Domestic Full Fee: $1,717.50
• HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP: Available depending on eligibility.

Requisites

The prerequisite for this unit is JND288 Shipboard Operations II.

Teaching Pattern

The unit will be delivered through a blended mode, including lectures and online learning, supplemented with consolidated face-to-face learning towards the end of the semester. The total lecturing hours are 25 hours, spread over 10 weeks.

Assessment

The assessment for the unit includes:

• Online Quiz: 10%
• Assessment Task 1: 30%
• Final Examination: 60%

Textbooks and Resources

While all essential learning materials will be provided through MyLo, recommended textbooks include "The Master's Role in Collecting Evidence," "Admiralty and Maritime Law," "Business and Law for the Shipmaster," and access to the Regs4ships database through the UTAS Library.

University Policies

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities as necessary.