Maritime Regulatory Framework

 

MODULE DESCRIPTION FORM              

DEPARTMENT OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE & MARINE ENGINEERING

MG 847   MARITIME REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Module Registrar: Prof.  Osman. Turan Taught To MEng and MSC TMS Cohorts for whom class is compulsory
Other Lecturers Involved: Prof Tor Svensen Credit Weighting: 10
Assumed Prerequisites: Compulsory/ optional/ elective class: Compsulsory
Class Aims:
This module aims to provide:

  • A comprehensive introduction to the marine regulatory framework, including background to its development, description of the current framework and future enhancements
  • An in-depth explanation of the theoretical background, nature and meaning of the criteria development
  • Quantitative demonstration of the available routes and criteria to assessing compliance with regulatory framework
  • Overview of current challenges and regulatory activities
 Learning Outcomes
 On completion of the module the student is expected to be able to

  • LO1: Structure and functioning of Marine Regulatory Framework including, IMO, Classification Societies and  National Authorities
  • LO2: Knowledge on International regulations under IMO framework including, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM and Offshore Regulations
  • LO3:  Understanding the issues with maritime and environmental safety and how rules are developed to address these issues.
  • LO4: Developed awareness about the future regulatory developments that may affect the design and operations of the ships and other floating structures
 Syllabus
 The module will teach the following:

The module includes the background to the development, and  the use of various rules and regulations for Maritime Domain and covers the following topics

  1. Maritime Regulatory System-Introduction
  2. Key Stakeholders in Maritime Regulations and Enforcement
  3. IMO, FLAG States and Classification Societies
  4. EU regulatory Politics and Policies
  5. Shipping and Environment covering Emissions, Pollution, Global warming under MARPOL.
  6. ISM and Human element in Shipping
  7. Maritime Labour Convention
  8. Rule Development process and Philosophy
  9. Offshore Regulations
 Assessment of Learning Outcomes
 Student learning is judged on the basis of their performance on the assessment methods:

LO1

  • C1: Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of how regulatory frame work functions and role of different stakeholders

LO2:

  • C1: Demonstrate the good understanding of SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM as far as ship, human and environmental safety is concerned

LO3:

  • C1: Demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of why rules are needed and how they are developed and implemented
  • C2: Demonstrate awareness and understanding of different approaches to comply the regulations
  • C3: Demonstrate ability to implement those rules

LO4:

  • C1: Demonstrate good awareness of future regulatory developments and how they may influence the future design and operations