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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... ......50 C. Non-Delegable Duty of the Shipowner to Make the Vessel Seaworthy and Presumption of Unseaworthiness ........................................................55 Part 2 [Legal Analysis]................................
... ...... 54 C. Non-Delegable Duty of the Shipowner to Make the Vessel Seaworthy and Presumption of Unseaworthiness ........................................................ 55 Part 2 [Legal Analysis]................................
... 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. The surveys aim to balance safety with economically ...
... seaworthiness; otherwise the underwriters are discharged from liability.48 The insurance coverage may even terminate ... seaworthy condition are complied with by the dates required by that Society. 4.2 In the event of any breach of the ...
... seaworthy vessel, and because of the limited financial capability of a single marine surveyor, their liability will not be included in this thesis.67 7. Other Activities The scope of activities of classification societies has expanded ...
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 |