This course deals with the legal regime of the ship, its definition, nature, entity and ownership. Then it tackles the persons of ship especially owner, consignor, and captain, and their liabilities. Finally it studies the contract of ship exploitation, mainly transport and charter, sea accidents and the contract of sea insurance. In addition, this course also examines the Air transportation contract with the right and obligations deriving from it. The conventions and treaties governing this branch of Law are also examined.