Course syllabus

Course-PM

SJO841 Shipping contracts and financing lp4 VT20 (7.5 hp)

Course is offered by the department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences

Contact details

Examiner and Course responsible 

Daniel Eriksson

daniel.eriksson@chalmers.se

0723866989

0317722673

Course purpose

The purpose of the course is to provide in depth knowledge in the main transactions and contracts that governs shipping and ship owning activities; how contracts can be used to direct and strategically control the allocation of costs, functions and risks and to increase efficiency. The course also aims to provide guidance for how sustainability goals can be implemented in shipping contracts and activities.

Schedule

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Course literature

See module Course Compendium Texts

Course design

Literature studies and review questions

Introduction lectures and Guest Lectures

3 submissions of review questions.

Written assignment

Changes made since the last occasion

A summary of changes made since the last occasion.

Learning objectives and syllabus

Learning objectives:

· Understand the meaning, function and effect of the contracts and transactions covered in the course
· Evaluate the distribution of cost, function, risk and liability in maritime agreements
· Develop and implement business strategies for contract negotiations and concluding of contracts
· Apply business acumen and fair practise in commercial and legal transactions.
· Implement sustainability goals in shipping contracts and maritime activities.

Link to the syllabus on Studieportalen.

Study plan

If the course is a joint course (Chalmers and Göteborgs Universitet) you should link to both syllabus (Chalmers and Göteborgs Universitet).

Examination form

Examined through evaluation of  three sections of  review questions and a  written assignment. 

Grading: