Training

Maritime Law For Marine Scientists

Participants will delve into the detailed legal frameworks governing maritime activities, including shipping, navigation, environmental protection, and commercial transactions at sea.

Duration: 10 sessions
Hours: 20 hours per level
Price per person: $800 USD (level 1), $1000 USD (level 2), $1500 USD (level 3)

Target Audience: Marine scientists, geoscientists, marine advocates, and maritime business staff.

Format: The course is designed to be accessible to a diverse audience with varying levels of expertise.

Type or training: Remote (Teams).

Maximum number of students: 25

Languages: Available in English or Spanish

Level 1

Week 1:Introduction to Maritime Law
Week 2: International Maritime Law and UNCLOS
Week 3: Navigation, Seafaring Laws and Geodetic Reference System
Week 4: Ocean and coastal mapping
Week 5: Navigation and Seafaring Laws

Level 2 - Focus on Maritime Governance and Security

Week 1: Brief introduction to UCLOS and marine governance
Week 2: Contracts, Liabilities and Transactions at Sea
Week 3: Dispute Resolution in Marine Contexts
Week 4: Emerging Legal Issues in Maritime Science: Deep Sea Exploration
Week 5: Polar Exploration: Antarctic
Week 6: Polar Exploration: Arctic
Week 7: Climate Change, Maritime Law and the Arctic

Level 3A - Focus on Marine Spatial Planning

Week 1: Brief introduction to UCLOS and marine governance
Week 2: Introduction to geospatial databases
Week 3: Database structures
Week 4: Implementation of GIS
Week 5: Mathematical determination of continental margin
Week 6: Cartography

Level 3B - Focus on deep sea exploration and mining

Week 1: Brief introduction to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Week 2: Deep-sea protection and scientific research
Week 3: Marine mineral resources
Week 4: Marine mineral resources and distribution
Week 5: Deep-sea technologies and sustainable development
Week 6: Case analysis and discussion

Meet Your Instructor

Ana Vasquez, PhD

Chief Scientific Officer

Ana C. Vasquez, PhD, is a marine and policy scientist with over 15 years’ experience in climate change mitigation and resilience.

Ana held a doctorate in marine sciences and a MA in international law. Ana is member of several international scientific associations, including WOS, ASLO, OceanExpert, GeoLatinas, EAG, DOSI, AGU.

Download full course

$800, $1000, $1500 USD

This course is designed for legal professionals, maritime industry practitioners, and individuals who wish to enhance their understanding of Maritime Law. Participants will delve into the detailed legal frameworks governing maritime activities, including shipping, navigation, and environmental protection at sea.

Through real-world case studies and practical applications, participants will gain critical legal knowledge and insights to navigate the complexities of Maritime Law & governance. The course is tailored to meet the needs of experienced maritime lawyers, industry professionals, and legal enthusiasts, equipping them with the skills to address legal challenges, ensure compliance, and promote best practices in the dynamic and multifaceted maritime sector.