The course covers international maritime law: UNCLOS 1982, IMO Conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, MLC 2006), classification societies (DNV, Lloyd's Register, ABS), Port State Control (PSC), marine insurance (Institute Clauses), ISPS Code, ISM Code, maritime transport (Bill of Lading, Charter Parties), marine environment protection and Ballast Water Management.