London has a strong marine insurance and reinsurance market. The English law on marine insurance developed by the market and by the judiciary have influenced the legal principles of marine insurance globally. This module introduces marine insurance practice and marine cover, and considers the main legal issues arising from claims and the further developments of English law through cases. We will focus on specific types of risks and losses which a ship owner or a cargo owner will usually seek to cover in the marine insurance market, most notably partial or total loss of property and collision liability insurance under a hull and machinery policy; expenses and liability insurance from a P & I Club and also the range of cover which cargo interests may obtain. The key standard form contracts used in the London market are analysed and evaluated. This module will also look into some legal principles relating to insurance claims and liability in detail, notably causation and third party issues arising insurance claims including direct claims against insurers and insurers’ subrogated claims against wrongful third parties.
Marine insurance is the key device for the management of risk in international trade. London remains the leading global centre for its practice, covering risks from across the globe. Marine insurance contracts made under English law, and litigated and arbitrated in London, are vital to ensure the free flow of ships, cargo and crew required for trade to occur. Taught by a team of experts, this module provides a detailed study of the key legal principles on which those contracts are based and which differ significantly from the general rules of English contract law. The module will also provide comprehensive review of the changing nature of English marine insurance law, as the effects of the Insurance Act 2015 are felt within the industry.
An exciting journey through the weird and wonderful world of marine invertebrates. You will learn how to identify key representatives of the marine invertebrate phyla and understand how their characteristic body plans allow them to thrive in habitats that range from the lightless depth of the deep sea to the sun-flooded water of tropical coral reefs. All lectures in this module are accompanied by hands-on practicals. The taxonomic and documentation skills that you acquire in this course will not only help you in future fieldwork modules, but also boost your employability.
This module looks at the roles of marine microbes in the ecosystems as well as in biogeochemical cycling - how they interact with each other, with multicellular organisms and the environments - especially through the use of modern molecular biological tools. We will also look at examples of how these unicellular organisms, their bioproducts, and molecular biology can be used in marine biotechnological applications. Apart from the subject-specific knowledge mentioned above, you will also gain, as a result, transferable skills in big-data analyses , bioinformatics and molecular biological techniques that can be applied in other fields. Prior knowledge in basic molecular biology is required.
This module looks at the roles of marine microbes in the ecosystems as well as in biogeochemical cycling - how they interact with each other, with multicellular organisms and the environments - especially through the use of modern molecular biological tools. We will also look at examples of how these unicellular organisms, their bioproducts, and molecular biology can be used in marine biotechnological applications. Apart from the subject-specific knowledge mentioned above, you will also gain, as a result, transferable skills in big-data analyses , bioinformatics and molecular biological techniques that can be applied in other fields. Prior knowledge in basic molecular biology is required. Please check with the module coordinator, PAT, or the office if you are uncertain when making your module choices.
This module will cover all aspects of reproduction in marine organisms.
This module extends the structural analysis principles to marine structural design and assessment, building on the fundamentals established in the previous “materials and structures” and “ship structural design and production” courses. Students will assess the design of marine structures and structural components by performing strength and buckling analyses under lateral pressure and in-plane loading. Through a coursework, students will propose a design of a section of the strength deck of a specified vessel and evaluate it by investigating the full range of the failure modes under sea loads, reflecting on the wider context of structural design in terms of economic and environmental sustainability.
This module extends the fundamentals associated with the structural design of floating maritime vessels to account for the complexity of fluid-structure interactions on ship life and operation. Students will assess the impact of fluid-structure interactions by predicting the structural integrity through life of floating maritime vessels in a seaway. There are two assignments which integrate the fluid loading and structural response through applications to real floating vessels.
This course aims to give students a sound introduction to the way archaeology is carried out underwater.
This module will introduce you to the key theoretical and technical concepts used in maritime archaeology, along with its evidence base. It has been designed to provide an accelerated learning curve for those who are new to the subject area, developing core knowledge in archaeological method, theory and materials. It begins by analysing the development of the subject and its related areas of study in order to facilitate a better understanding of current theoretical approaches, management priorities and research potential for maritime archaeology, within the context of archaeology as a whole. This provides the platform from which to consider the scope of the subject in terms of the site types and classes of evidence available; from the Palaeolithic to present day, from landscape- to site-based scales of analysis. It also serves to demonstrate what is gained from adopting a maritime perspective and how this allows fundamental re-assessment of the wider archaeological record. Case studies, practical sessions and fieldtrips will all be used to contextualise the knowledge gained throughout the course and broaden your archaeological experience. By the end of the module you will be familiar with the scope, potential and resource base of the discipline. You will have gained key skills in research, presentation and writing relevant to both academia and industry.
As maritime archaeology becomes an increasingly mainstream part of the discipline of archaeology, public awareness of the importance of protecting, managing and disseminating maritime cultural heritage assumes a heightened importance. At the same time, climate change and the ever-increasing exploitation of the seas and oceans around our coasts dictate that maritime heritage, either in the terrestrial, coastal or marine zone, is facing more threats than ever before. This module explores the range of threats that currently face maritime cultural heritage assets and ways in which maritime heritage is, or could be, protected through statutory legislation and is managed on a day to day basis in a range of national contexts, both within the UK and abroad. Additionally, the module also addresses the way that maritime cultural heritage is presented to the public and the manner in which the public can be encouraged to engage with it. Museums, education, outreach and capacity building are highlighted as key ways in which maritime cultural heritage can be protected, managed and presented for the 21st century. You will be exposed to a number of experts in the field who currently work at the forefront of maritime heritage management in the UK and abroad.
The UK is a world leader in many areas of maritime business services, education and research and provides many of the essential services that keep world shipping in operation. While no longer a major centre for large scale commercial shipbuilding, the UK is home to significant technical and design expertise, as well as smaller scale boatbuilding and component supply. The maritime industries (shipping, ports and business services) are estimated to contribute at least £8.5 billion a year to the UK economy. This module looks at operations and risk management in maritime industries. Beginning with an insight into the economics of the shipping industry, the module goes onto consider shipping transportation and supply, operational planning and risk management, the co-ordination of the supply chain and the impact of shipping on the environment. Designed specifically as part of the MBA with Maritime Pathway, the module is designed to support learners who are looking to move into the shipping industry to get a better insight of how the sector works. It is also well suited to learners from the maritime industry who wish to progress in managerial and leadership roles, including those who may be transitioning from sea-based occupations to shore-based careers. The module utilises a combination of lectures and case-studies to embed the learning around the various topic. The case study is important is a critical part of the learning as it allows learners to bring content and skills learnt on the other parts of the MBA programme to bear on the issues of maritime operations and risk. Similarly, the case-study also allows learners to bring any relevant work experience to bear on the problems raised by the case study.
This module introduces the theoretical and practical design of maritime robotics systems such as autonomous underwater and surface vehicles (AUVs, ASVs). Students will be introduced to the theoretical principles underlying their design including aspects of guidance, navigation and control, modelling and simulation. The module aims to provide the students with the skills required to design, build and deploy simple robotic systems.
In view of the Engineering Council’s support for the development of engineering degrees that will equip students to become professional engineers, the module follows the European Network for Engineering Accreditation guidelines to contribute to graduate awareness of the wider multidisciplinary context of engineering. The module introduces, develops and examines an emerging engineer’s capability of becoming a responsible engineer – to human life, marine structures and the maritime environment, and highlights the importance of non-technical – societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial - constraints and their implications for engineering practice. This is achieved through a greater understanding of the actors in the design, construction, operation and end-of-life of an engineered artefact and the legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks in which they operate. The module engages a deep learning methodology in systematic risk assessment from the perception of risk to the quantification and mitigation of risk. From an engineering perspective this involves an understanding of the subjectivity associated with determining hazards and the stochastic nature of engineering components where tools are provided to deal with these issues. Further, fundamental concepts of law are reintroduced, building on previous undergraduate understanding of the law, to demonstrate how the law applies in the context of ships and shipbuilding. Unfamiliar ways of looking at the design and operation of engineered systems, within their legal, ethical and regulatory context, are explored and used in a practical sense through group projects. These projects are disseminated to and assessed by their peers in a manner that will be increasingly more familiar during their professional lives.
The module will cover some of the most important marketing analytic techniques that you will face as a data analyst, exploring ways to create dynamic synthetic visuals that communicate your analysis to various audiences.
Specifically, you will learn about advertising, PR, sponsorship, direct marketing and emerging communication techniques including the use of digital media. You will also learn about the importance of measuring marketing communications, about the creative process and about the integration of communication campaigns, and about the relationship between communications and branding. You will develop your understanding of the marketing communications campaign process, including different agency roles and the ways that communication solves business problems. Finally you will consider critiques of marketing communication and issues of ethics and social responsibility.
In this module you will learn about the different marketing communications tools available to marketers, including how they may be integrated with digital communications and the psychology behind them. You will also learn about the essence of creative approaches, about managing marketing communications and media planning, and about the importance of measuring marketing communications.
