The Liability of Classification Societies
Classification societies are discharging various functions in the interest of flag States and shipowners. They are important actors in the system of maritime safety. Because the liability of shipowners is limited, classification societies have been considered as exempt from liability for a long time...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2007, 2007
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2007 |
| Series: | Hamburg Studies on Maritime Affairs, International Max Planck Research School for Maritime Affairs at the University of Hamburg
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- From the contents Factual Situation and Legal Foundations
- The Classification of Vessels
- Private Operations and Public Functions in Detail
- Non-Delegable Duty of the Shipowner to Make the Vessel Seaworthy and Presumption of Unseaworthiness
- Legal Analysis
- Private Functions: The Protection of Contracting Parties
- Private Functions: Liability Towards Third Parties
- Public Functions
- A Convention on the Limitation of Liability of Classification Societies
- The Limitation of Liability in Shipping
- Limitation of Liability under the Current System of Limitations
- Justifications of a New Convention on the Limitation of Liability
- Principles of a Convention on the Limitation of Liability
- The Limitation of Liability for Public Functions
- Conclusion