Maritime Law and Business
UK legal System
This section sets the foundation. It explains how the UK legal system is structured, how laws are made and interpreted, and how courts operate. Essential knowledge for understanding where maritime law fits within the wider legal framework and how disputes are resolved.
Commercial Maritime Law and Liens
Focused on the legal principles that govern ships as commercial assets. This section covers maritime liens, ship arrest, ownership, mortgages, and creditor rights — the hard legal mechanics that underpin maritime trade and enforcement.
Accident Reporting and Investigation (MAIB)
This section explains how marine accidents are reported, investigated, and analysed in the UK. It covers the role of the MAIB, statutory reporting requirements, and how investigation findings are used to improve safety rather than assign blame.
Maritime Contracts
An overview of the contracts that keep the maritime industry running. This section covers charterparties, bills of lading, contracts of carriage, and the allocation of rights, duties, and liabilities between parties at sea.
The Shipping Business
This section looks beyond the law to the commercial realities of shipping. It covers how shipping companies operate, how voyages are financed, how risk is managed, and how legal and business decisions intersect in day-to-day maritime operations.