Discipline	Law
Program Level	Post Graduate (PG)
Qualification	Master of Arts (MA)
Total Seats	22
Program Duration(in Months)	24
Classroom Hours
Examination/Course Pattern	semester
Program Description	2-YEAR M.A. (MARITIME LAWS) (Applicable from the batch admitted from the academic year 2021 – 2022) About the Programme India has a rich history in dealing with sea trade as well as a variety of trading and non-trading practices via sea within and beyond the confines of the country. Hence it has built up a magnificent maritime history and traditions for several decades even much before the rise of European maritime powers. However, it experienced decline while the western and European nations advanced during the Industrial Revolution. At present, among all Asian and African countries, India has one of the largest and considerably well-coordinated merchant shipping fleet with almost ninety percent of the country’s trade volume moved by sea. With one of the largest coastline and having boundary as sea/ocean, guarding the country through coast also gains importance. In short trade and security through the ocean is prominent in India. Hence from past decades we have laws governing trade and security but with change in circumstances, updation and research on emerging areas is required. With the advancement in trade and increase in crimes on seas and natural disasters, there are various issues which need to be addressed. To name few, issues relating to insurance, liability, accidents, pirates etc., are common. With globalization and Technology-trade prominent era, new areas of concerns has emerged, like ship financing, maritime liens, carriage of goods by sea, ownership and registration of ships, ship sales and building contracts, limitation of liability contracts, law of collision, salvage, towage and pilotage and its related claims, law of marine pollution – its consequences and liabilities, customs and port laws are few of them. That being highlighted in the area of trade related, there are also new issues and emerging areas in security related. With the issues of pirates, laws relating to the rights and ownerships for the resources on the high seas and markings of Exclusive economic Zones, Laws related to the passageways of various varieties/registered ships, trespass of territorial waters, aid by the naval and coast guard forces, Technology used by these forces, rescue operations, access to ports, Laws relating to accidents/attacks on territorial waters, disputes settlement mechanisms for the armed forces, Strategies relating to the security on the seas etc gained prominence and require intense research and analysis of the same. With the emergence of new areas and concepts in maritime field, the requirement for research and analysis is significant. Hence, this course aims to educate in these new emerging areas. This program is suitable for those in both the legal and maritime industry who are looking to enhance their career prospects. It provides highly specialised knowledge and research skills relevant both to legal practitioners and to those operating more generally within the legal environment of the maritime sector. It would also assist anyone working in professions concerned with international trade and the maritime environment depending on the chosen line of speciality within the research framework. It is mainly addressed to lawyers, legal advisers, judges and legal draftsmen. The program is also open to law graduates of any country who intend to pursue a legal career in the field of maritime law whether in the public or private sectors, whether in practice, administration or academia.
Admission & entry requirements	Eligibility a. Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent Degree in any discipline from any recognized University; or b. Candidates appearing for the final year examination of Graduation / Engineering are also eligible to apply. c. Lateral Admission for the Advanced Diploma Candidates: Candidates who have completed the One Year Advanced Diploma in Maritime Laws at NALSAR are also eligible for admission to the second year. In such cases, the candidates needs to surrender the Advanced Diploma in Maritime Laws Certificate awarded by NALSAR, after completion of the M.A. Programme, to be entitled for award of the Degree of M.A. (Maritime Laws) at NALSAR. The candidates should exercise this option within a maximum period of two years from the date of their admission to the Advanced Diploma. The candidates enrolled for the Advanced Diploma Programme can enroll for the M.A. Programme within two years from the date of their admission, even though they have not completed the Advanced Diploma. The lateral admission to the M.A. Programme will be offered only when the subjects and the syllabus offered for the First Year of M.A. Programme are similar to that of the subjects and the syllabus offered in the said Advanced Diploma Programme. In any case, lateral admission will be offered subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria for the M.A. Programme. Admission Procedure Direct Admission subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.