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Program Overview

Award : Certificate in Introduction to Maritime Law

This certificate provides a concise yet comprehensive entry point into the legal framework that governs shipping, ports, and marine commerce. Through real-world case studies and targeted readings, participants will gain foundational insight into the rules, conventions, and practices that shape maritime operations worldwide

Total Credit Hours: 25 hours learning in class, studies, conferences, = 1 ECTS

Program Duration: 1 week

Mode of learning: On campus/Online/Blended

Learning objectives

By the end of this Certificate in Introduction to Maritime Law, participants will be able to:

1. Define the principal international conventions and treaties governing maritime activities.
2. Distinguish between key contractual instruments—such as bills of lading, charterparties, and marine insurance policies—and explain their legal effects.
3. Analyze scenarios of cargo loss, damage, and pollution to determine sources of liability and applicable claims procedures.
4. Interpret the jurisdictional rules that apply in admiralty courts and alternative dispute resolution forums.
5. Apply legal principles to real-world case studies involving salvage, towage, and limitation of liability.
6. Evaluate risk-management strategies and compliance requirements for shipping operations within the global maritime framework.

Target Audience

This Certificate in Introduction to Maritime Law is designed for professionals and students seeking foundational expertise in maritime regulations and practices:

• Shipping and logistics managers responsible for contract negotiation and risk management
• Legal practitioners and in-house counsel advising on admiralty and marine insurance matters
• Port and terminal administrators overseeing compliance and operations
• Marine underwriters and claims adjusters handling cargo and liability disputes
• Customs, border control, and regulatory officials enforcing maritime legislation
• Graduate students and early-career researchers exploring careers in maritime law
• Consultants, auditors, and risk specialists working with shipping companies and ports

Career Opportunities

Earning a Certificate in Introduction to Maritime Law opens doors across shipping, legal, insurance, and regulatory sectors. This foundational credential signals to employers that you understand core maritime conventions, contractual instruments, and liability frameworks.

Your Trainer

MR. Ahmed HAMZA, LLB, LLM, (former M.P)

Ahmed Hamza is Deputy Managing Director of AAA Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. A lawyer by training, he previously served as a Member of the Maldives Parliament, where he chaired key committees and led the drafting of the country’s current penal code. His leadership roles extend to board appointments at the Bank of Maldives PLC, a vice‐chairmanship of the Maldivian Traders Association, and membership in the Maldivian Chamber of Commerce.

A passionate advocate for good governance and the power of education, Mr. Hamza remains a trusted advisor to both public agencies and private institutions. He earned his LL.B from the International Islamic University Malaysia and an LL.M from the International Maritime Law

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