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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... included in the society's record book with an appropriate classification notation.11 Vessels of special design, such as vessels designed for ferry service, for dredging or for fishing, will be distinguished in the record book by a ...
... included the arrivals and departures of vessels, general shipping intelligence, and happenings at home and abroad that were likely to affect the business of his guests.18 In total, Edward Lloyd published 76 numbers of 'Lloyd's News'.19 ...
... included in 1-1-1-3.5 ofthe Rules ofABS: 'The Bureau will release certain information to the vessel's hull underwriters and P&I clubs for underwriting purposes. Such information includes text of overdue conditions of classification ...
... included, as well as outstanding debts to the so- ciety.58 When delivered, the vessel shall be delivered with her class maintained without conditions or recommendations.59 Revision), see Niobe Maritime Corporation v. Tradax Ocean ...
... included in the Classification Records and will usually rely on this information. Pursuant to Clause 8 c), the seller has to deliver a confirmation of class within 72 hours prior to delivery of the ship. The aim of a confirmation of ...
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 |