Course in Maritime Law Applied to Insurance
Online course of 300 hours in maritime law applied to insurance: 6 modules covering the foundations of maritime law, the marine insurance contract, hull and machinery insurance, cargo insurance and general average, liability and P&I clubs, and a legal and insurance analysis project, with an assigned technical tutor.
Course in Maritime Law Applied to Insurance — studying from Malta
Maritime activity is central to Malta's identity, with the Grand Harbour and Freeport at Marsaxlokk handling significant cargo and transhipment. Ship repair, yacht building and marine services form a important part of the sector, supported by a long tradition of shipbuilding and maritime engineering. Offshore and sports nautical activity, including yacht refit and marine leisure, provides further opportunities. Engineers typically work with shipyards, classification societies, port authorities and marine service providers.
Fees for Malta: €797 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which bodies in Malta regulate naval and offshore engineering, and how does SEIUM fit in?
Malta is a major maritime nation, with the Transport Malta authority overseeing maritime affairs and the Malta Maritime Authority regulating shipping and registration. SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Recognition for maritime roles is decided by employers or the relevant regulator, so confirm this before enrolling.
Do employers in Malta's maritime and yachting sectors value this type of training?
Malta's maritime cluster, including shipping services, ship management and yacht-related businesses, employs engineers and technical staff. Hiring in these sectors often prioritises practical experience and relevant certifications. Whether a private online qualification helps depends on the employer, so asking prospective employers in Malta is the best way to judge its value.
Can I study this part-time while working offshore or on rotation, and what is the language requirement?
Programmes are 100% online, so you can study from anywhere with internet access, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Teaching is in English, so you need a good working level of technical English. Hours range from 300 to 1,900 depending on the programme. Fees are payable in instalments and employer sponsorship is possible.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Know the sources and parties of maritime law.
Analyse the marine insurance contract and its principles.
Interpret hull and machinery insurance cover.
Apply the cargo clauses and the York-Antwerp Rules.
Understand civil liability and the role of P&I clubs.
Assess limitation of liability and compulsory insurance.
Prepare a legal and insurance analysis of a maritime casualty.
Who it's for
- Maritime lawyers.
- Marine insurance underwriters.
- Average adjusters.
- Marine insurance brokers.
- Claims handlers.
- In-house legal advisers at shipping companies.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join marine insurers.
What you'll work with
- Spanish Law 14/2014 on Maritime Navigation (Spanish maritime navigation act)
- Marine Insurance Act 1906 (UK codification of marine insurance law)
- York-Antwerp Rules 2016 (general average adjustment)
- Institute Cargo Clauses 2009 (standard cargo insurance terms)
- LLMC Convention 1976 (limitation of liability for maritime claims)
- CLC Convention 1992 (civil liability for oil pollution damage)
- Directive 2009/20/EC (insurance of shipowners for maritime claims)
- Nairobi Convention (removal of wrecks)
- Aranzadi
- vLex
- Lloyd’s List Intelligence
- Microsoft Excel
6 modules · 300 h
1.1International and national sources1.2The Spanish Maritime Navigation Act1.3Parties: owner, operator and master1.4Ship registration and nationality1.5Contracts for the use of the ship1.6Time and voyage charters1.7Carriage under bills of lading1.8The Hague-Visby and Hamburg Rules1.9Maritime jurisdiction and arbitration1.10Case study: identifying the liable parties in a casualty
2.1Principles: good faith and insurable interest2.2Marine Insurance Act 19062.3Insurance provisions in the Maritime Navigation Act2.4Time and voyage policies2.5Institute of London Underwriters clauses2.6Warranties and breach of warranty2.7Insured value and deductibles2.8Co-insurance and reinsurance2.9Brokers and the Lloyd’s market2.10Workshop: analysis of a hull policy
3.1Covered risks and exclusions3.2Actual and constructive total loss3.3Particular average and repairs3.4Collision clause3.5Inchmaree clause and latent defects3.6Loss of hire3.7War and strikes risks3.8Seaworthiness and liability3.9Claims adjustment3.10Practical exercise: adjusting a machinery damage claim
4.1ICC A, B and C clauses4.2Packing and inherent vice4.3Warehouse-to-warehouse cover4.4General average and the York-Antwerp Rules 20164.5Contribution and security4.6Average adjusters4.7Salvage and the 1989 Convention4.8Recoveries against the carrier4.9Documentary fraud in transport4.10Case study: general average on a container ship
5.1How protection and indemnity clubs work5.2International Group of P&I Clubs5.3Crew and passenger risks5.4Oil pollution and the CLC Convention5.5Wreck removal and the Nairobi Convention5.6LLMC limitation of liability5.7Compulsory shipowner insurance in the EU5.8Required insurance certificates5.9Sanctions and compliance5.10Lab: analysis of a P&I claim
6.1Selecting the casualty6.2Facts and documentation6.3Determining the applicable law6.4Coverage analysis6.5Liabilities and limitation6.6Recovery strategy6.7Settlement proposal6.8Legal conclusions of the case6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The course is taught 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original legislation and applied exercises. The working software is Aranzadi, vLex, Lloyd’s List Intelligence and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: analysing a hull and machinery policy, a simplified general average adjustment and an opinion on a P&I liability claim. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Spanish Law 14/2014 on Maritime Navigation, Marine Insurance Act 1906, York-Antwerp Rules 2016, Institute Cargo Clauses 2009, LLMC Convention 1976, CLC Convention 1992, Directive 2009/20/EC, Nairobi Convention.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Aranzadi, vLex, Lloyd’s List Intelligence and Microsoft Excel, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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