Description
Book SynopsisNow in its fifth edition, this authoritative guide covers all of the core aspects of maritime law in one distinct volume. Maritime Law is written by a team of leading academics and practitioners, each expert in their own field. Together, they provide clear, concise and fully up-to-date coverage of topics ranging from bills of lading to arrest of ships, all written in an accessible and engaging style. As English law is heavily relied on throughout the maritime world, this book is grounded in English law whilst continuing to analyse the key international conventions currently in force.
Brand new coverage includes:
The impact of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 which amends the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
Over one hundred new cases from the English courts, the Court of Justice of the European Union and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.
Changes to the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Regulations 1993, includ
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: THE CONFLICT OF LAWS
Yvonne Baatz
CHAPTER 2: SHIPBUILDING, SALE, FINANCE AND REGISTRATION
Filippo Lorenzon and Ainhoa Campàs Velasco
CHAPTER 3: INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND SHIPPING DOCUMENTS
Filippo Lorenzon
CHAPTER 4: CHARTERPARTIES
Yvonne Baatz
CHAPTER 5: CARGO CLAIMS AND BILLS OF LADING
Charles Debattista
CHAPTER 6: CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS
Michael Tsimplis
CHAPTER 7: THE LIABILITIES OF THE VESSEL
Michael Tsimplis
CHAPTER 8: PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW ASPECTS OF SHIPPING REGULATION
Andrew Serdy
CHAPTER 9: SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Filippo Lorenzon
CHAPTER 10: MARINE POLLUTION FROM SHIPPING ACTIVITIES
Michael Tsimplis
CHAPTER 11: MARINE INSURANCE
Özlem Gürses and Johanna Hjalmarsson
CHAPTER 12: PROCEDURES FOR ENFORCEMENT
Michael Tsimplis
CHAPTER 13: THE APPLICATION OF THE EU COMPETITION RULES TO THE MARINE SECTOR
Andrea Lista
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