Research subject Maritime Law
Maritime and transport law consists of the rules governing shipping and other transport activities, i.e. road, rail and air transport. As this is an industry that often involves cross-border activities, the regulatory framework is largely based on international conventions.
Shipping and transport are important industries worldwide. One of the most central issues in maritime and transport law is the question of the liability of the carrier in the carriage of passengers and goods. Other issues studied in maritime and transport law are the rules on the registration of ships and the rules on work and safety. Maritime and transport law also traditionally includes rules on insurance of ships and goods.
Related research subject
Law
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Researchers
Johan Schelin
Professor
Hugo Tiberg
Professor emeritus
Lars Gorton
Professor emeritus
Courses and programmes
Doctoral studies
If you want to further immerse yourself in legal science, and in particular within the field of Maritime and Transportation Law, apply for doctoral studies at the Department of Law. We offer a dynamic environment with research of the highest class and of strong international character.
Departments and centres
Centres and other units
The Axel Ax:son Johnson Institute of Maritime and Transport Law forms a part of the Faculty of Law at Stockholm University. It's conducts qualified research and teaching in maritime and transport law and regularly organises symposia and seminars on current topics in maritime and transport law.
Furthermore, the Institute runs the website Maritime Law Library. The purpose of the website is to provide information on the Institute's activities and research. The website is also a virtual library of maritime and transport law literature.
Institute for Maritime and Transport Law
Departments
By offering a wide range of academic programmes in law bringing together researchers, teachers and students from different horizons, the Department of Law at Stockholm University creates strong and stimulating educational and research environments of the highest class.
Department of Law