Description

Course Name: Certified Maritime Legal Advisor

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/TL/CMLA/V1

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The Certified Maritime Legal Advisor course is designed to equip participants with in-depth knowledge of maritime law, including international conventions, shipping contracts, marine insurance, environmental regulations, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The course covers key legal frameworks such as the Hague-Visby Rules, SOLAS, MARPOL, and UNCLOS, as well as topics like charter parties, bills of lading, salvage, collision, and admiralty law. 

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

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Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Maritime Law and Legal Framework: Overview of maritime law and its significance, Sources of maritime law: international conventions, national laws, and customary law, Key institutions and regulatory bodies (IMO, UNCLOS, ICS), Jurisdictional issues and dispute resolution, Roles and responsibilities of a Maritime Legal Advisor, Maritime terminology and documentation basics.

Module 2: Shipping Contracts and Commercial Law: Types of shipping contracts: charter parties, bills of lading, contracts of carriage, Sale and purchase agreements for vessels and cargo, Contract formation, performance, and breach, Liability and indemnity clauses, Dispute resolution mechanisms including arbitration and litigation.

Module 3: Maritime Claims and Liabilities: Types of maritime claims: cargo damage, collisions, salvage, and personal injury, Limitation of liability and protection mechanisms, Insurance and indemnity in maritime law, Claims handling and settlement procedures, Role of P&I clubs and maritime insurers, Legal procedures for maritime claims.

Module 4: Regulatory Compliance and Environmental Law: Compliance with international maritime regulations (SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS, STCW), Environmental protection laws and pollution control, Liability for marine pollution and damage, Enforcement mechanisms and penalties, Port state control and flag state responsibilities, Legal aspects of environmental incidents and claims.

Module 5: Admiralty Law and Maritime Security: Admiralty jurisdiction and court procedures, Arrest and detention of vessels, Maritime liens and mortgages, Piracy and maritime security laws, Security measures and compliance with ISPS Code, Legal implications of maritime terrorism and cyber threats.

Module 6: Legal Advisory Practice and Ethics: Drafting and reviewing maritime legal documents, Client counseling and risk management, Negotiation and dispute resolution skills, Ethics and professional responsibility in maritime law, Continuing legal education and certification requirements, Capstone project: prepare a legal advisory report for a complex maritime dispute involving contractual and environmental issues.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

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