The Liability of Classification SocietiesSpringer Science & Business Media, 2007 M06 30 - 380 pages 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 – and in several jurisdictions this view still prevails. This study analyses which actions of classification societies may give rise to claims and whether or not the societies can be held liable under English, German or United States maritime law. Moreover, the fundamental aspects of an international convention on the limitation of the liability of classification societies are developed. |
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... Considerations: the Role of Classification Societies ... Considerations: Regulations on the Limitation of Liability......................................................................118 (6) Conclusions.................
... considerations of public policy have favoured classification societies for a long time. Most of the reported cases refer ... consideration. Furthermore, the implications of a liability of such societies shall be reviewed. Under Greek law ...
... considerations of economic necessities, it must be ensured that the rules are state-of-the-art and that these safety requirements are effectively met against any pressure from the industry. In a given case, it may, however, be very ...
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Contents
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B Private Operations and Public Functions in Detail | 43 |
Obligations of the Classification Society | 54 |
NonDelegable Duty of the Shipowner to Make the Vessel Seaworthy | 55 |
Liability under United States Law | 240 |
Liability under German Law | 248 |
Damage Caused by Both a Classification and Statutory | 256 |
A Convention on the Limitation of Liability of Classification | 259 |
Bibliography | 331 |
Table of Cases 351 | 350 |
Table of International Conventions | 365 |
Index 373 | 372 |