About Gujarat Maritime University
Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) is an endeavour by the Gujarat Maritime Board, Government of Gujarat, to provide a fillip to the maritime sector by bridging the knowledge gap within the industry. GMU has been established to serve the global maritime community by producing educated and well-trained professionals in the maritime domain. It aims to enhance and increase the human capital and capacity of the maritime industry both in India and across the globe. University operates the School of Maritime Law, Policy & Administration (SMLPA), which offers LL.M. and Executive Diploma Programmes in Maritime Law and International Trade Law. The University also offers MBA in shipping and Logistics under its school of Maritime Management (SMM). In pursuit of creating an institution of global standards, GMU has collaborated with internationally prominent institutions like Erasmus University, STC International, CBS Executive, ISWAN, and many more such alliances shall be forged in time to come.
About Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST), Cumilla
Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST), a pioneer university of the Bangladesh Army, which started its journey on 14 February 2015 at the Moinamoti Cantonment, Cumilla. Among other engineering departments, the Department of Law is the latest addition to the University, commenced in March 2019 to provide quality legal education and to produce competent law graduates. Currently, the Department offers a 4 years LL.B. (Hons) degree.
Introduction to the Training Programme
Maritime Law is a unique field of law that renders a great impact on the everyday life of the people. In today’s world, no country can work in isolation, and maritime law enables countries to connect. As 90% of global trade depends upon ships, a great deal of emphasis has to be laid on the regulations governing the sea. Shipping law is an intricate yet exciting field to pursue as a professional. Increasing work in the maritime space because of reasons like ship arrest, cargo claims etc., provides excellent opportunities. Five-day Training Program is aimed to cover a wide range of areas related to Maritime law, including Shipping Contracts, Maritime Labour Law, Admiralty law, Maritime Environment Law etc.
Significance of the Course
To make the participants aware of the legal framework governing the maritime sector. It will equip participants with knowledge of contemporary and advanced issues related to the maritime sector. The training course would be ideal for students and professionals aiming to be specialists in the shipping and maritime domain.
Target Audience
The program is designed for anyone who has a passion for shipping and the diverse legalities that ships need to comply with not just limited nationally but on an international level. The course is also aimed to attract those who are already working in the industry but strive to get on to a very exciting and challenging role.
Modules covered
- Law of the Sea
- Introduction to IMO Conventions
- Maritime Labour Law
- Law related to International Carriage of Good by Sea
- Admiralty Law
- Maritime Environment LawÂ
Mode:Â Online
Patrons
1. Prof. (Dr.) S. Shanthakumar
   Director,
   School of Maritime Law Policy and Administration
   Gujarat Maritime University
2. Prof. Brigadier General K M Salzar Hossain
   Vice Chancellor,Â
   Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST), Cumilla
Event ConvenersÂ
1. Mohit Gupta
  Assistant Professor,Â
  School of Maritime Law Policy and Administration
  Gujarat Maritime UniversityÂ
2. Imtiaz Ahmed Sajal
  Lecturer, Department of Law
  Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST), Cumilla
Event Coordinator
Mr. Shadab Bin Ashraf
Lecturer, Department of Law,
Bangladesh Army International University of
Science and Technology (BAIUST), Cumilla
For any query, you can mail us at maritimelawcourse@gmu.edu.
