Master of Science in Maritime Science

The Maritime Science programme is aimed at students of diverse academic backgrounds, who have a common passion for, and an interest in the maritime world. Prospective students with a job in the maritime sector may also profit from this programme to enhance their knowledge and skills.

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Subsequent Master's Programme

1 year 60 credits

Faculty of Law and Criminology

English

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1 General Courses 39

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Port Technology	1	sem 1	en	Patrick De Baets	5

Ship Technology	1	sem 1	en	Evert Lataire	5

Law of the Sea	1	sem 1	en	Klaas Willaert	3

Maritime Law	1	sem 1	en	Klaas Willaert	3

Transport Economics and Policy	1	sem 1	en	Frank Witlox	3

Supply Chain Management	1	sem 2	en	Heleen Buldeo Rai	5

Maritime and Port Economics	1	sem 2	en	Theo Notteboom	4

Contemporary Port Problems	1	sem 2	en	Daan Schalck	3

Transport Law	1	sem 2	en	Klaas Willaert	3

Study Trip and Field Trips	1	year	en	Klaas Willaert	5

2 Elective Courses 6

Subscribe to 6 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Port Planning	1	sem 2	en	Theo Notteboom	3

Port History	1	sem 1	en	Christiaan Koninckx	3

Sustainable Mobility and Logistics	1	sem 1	en	Cathy Macharis	3

Transport Insurance Law	1	sem 2	en	Thomas Verheyen	3

Urban Mobility and Logistics	1	sem 1	en	Giovanni Circella	3

Law of the Sea: Special Issues	1	sem 2	en	Erik Franckx	3

International and European River Law	1	sem 2	en	Marc De Decker	3

3 Master's Dissertation 15

Course	Ref	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Master's Dissertation		1	year	en	Klaas Willaert	15

Learning outcomes

Having thorough, in-depth and scientific knowledge and understanding of the structure, methodology and approaches of the various areas of maritime law at the international, European, national and local level (law of the sea, transport law, Belgian maritime and inland navigation law, security for maritime claims, maritime dispute settlement, transport insurance, ...).

Having thorough, in-depth and scientific knowledge and understanding of the structure, methodology and approaches of the various branches of transport economics (maritime and port economics, transport (business) economics, economic aspects of maritime trade, ...), including maritime economic geography.

Having basic knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects that influence maritime law and transport economics (ship technology, port technology and port planning).

Understanding and analyzing technical problems in the field of port and maritime technology and critically evaluating proposed solutions.

Having knowledge of current debates and problems within the field of maritime science, on a national as well as on an international level, such as ongoing evolutions relating to sustainable development, energy transition, the circular economy and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

Having knowledge of interdisciplinary scientific research and practice affecting the maritime sector.

Using English texts and sources of maritime science – within one domain as well as interdisciplinary – in order to independently analyze and solve (cross-border) issues.

Identifying maritime law rules of an international, European, national or regional scope in order to apply them in actual cases.

Formulating, after research and in a correct manner, scientific solutions on cross-border economic and/or environmental issues in the field of logistics and maritime transport.

Using the sources of maritime sciences in a scientific manner while independently answering a scientific research question.

Analyzing the sources of maritime science in a scientifically valuable way.

Combining relevant branches of maritime science in order to apply them in an integrated manner to actual cross-border issues.

Formulating a creative and critical position on a maritime issue through a scientific analysis and/or logical legal reasoning.

Assimilating new and/or evolving maritime law rules, as well as economic, technical and spatial elements through independent study.

Being open to the permanent (international) innovation within maritime sciences.

Presenting and defending a given or a personal position regarding maritime issues, based on a scientific argumentation.

Scientifically analyzing and synthesizing a maritime issue, individually or in a team.

Respecting insights from colleagues, also from other domains, while approaching maritime issues.

Attending (international) activities in the field of maritime science.

Being aware of the social role and responsibility of the maritime scientist within society, among others in relation to climate change and the UN sustainable development goals (UN SDGs).

Recognizing the technical, legal and economic implications of new social and technological developments within maritime practice.

Integrating cultural sensitivity, respect for diversity, pluralism and tolerance into scientific work and professional functioning within the domain of maritime science.

Creatively integrating social engagement in scientific work and professional performance in the field of maritime science.