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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... vessel is safe which proves not to be, but the risk is usually caused by the vessel rather than by the incorrect representation. Whether or not such representation provides an actionable claim for persons such as the shipowner, the ...
... vessel which is classified must correspond to the minimum standard which is laid down in the rules. It is no longer accepted that a vessel fails to meet this standard. When surveying a vessel, the classification society solely ...
... vessel aims at improving its seaworthiness, but cannot guarantee it. The surveys aim to balance safety with economically reasonable requirements. The vessel ... vessel may continue to sail if the crew. A. The Classification of Vessels 7.
... vessels of 50 tons and upwards that were registered in the United Kingdom, whether these vessels had been classed or not.27 In eleven columns, information was provided concerning the name and description of the vessel, the name of the ...
... vessel, cargo underwriters have the right to revoke coverage at reasonable notice if a shipment is carried on a vessel whose classification has been revoked.35 Moreover, representations made by the classification society can be ...
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 |