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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... inspection by the society, however, does not guarantee its seaworthiness; this would require a very thorough and time–consuming inspection.9 The classification of the vessel aims at improving its seaworthiness, but cannot guarantee it ...
... inspected. Therefore, such vessels have to be used in coastal traffic in regions where PSC is ineffective or they must be put out of service. In principle, the powers of a classification society are limited. Neither can it order the ...
... inspected by an IACS member society or a National Flag Society; the vessel must be 'in class' and maintained in such a condition.47 Typically, the insurance contract compels the owners to follow all the recommendations of the vessel's ...
... inspection, valid and unextended without condition/recommendation* by Class or the relevant authorities at the time of delivery. “Inspection” in this Clause 11, shall mean the Buyers' inspection according to Clause 4 a) or 4 b), if ...
... inspect the ship themselves. In such a case, the statements and certificates of the classification society are naturally ... inspection and the sale is outright and definite, subject only to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. b ...
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 |