Description
Book SynopsisThis unique title examines in depth issues of jurisdiction, maritime law and practice from a modern perspective and highlights the importance of risk management with a view to avoiding pitfalls in litigation or arbitration and minimising exposure to liabilities.
The third edition has been fully revised and restructured into two self-contained volumes, the first covering jurisdictional issues and risks and the second exploring the diverse aspects of maritime law, risks and liabilities. The book continues to provide succinct analysis of the key principles and precedents of maritime law, a detailed account of important decisions, and incorporates developments in regulation, Codes of good practice and international Conventions.
The first volume tackles a wealth of complex jurisdictional aspects, ranging from the enforcement of maritime claims to a detailed analysis of the conditions of arrest of ships, including reconsideration of wrongful arrest, beneficial ownership
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. The Jurisdiction of the Admiralty Court Chapter 2. Enforcement of Maritime Claims Chapter 3. Freezing Injunctions and the US Rule B Attachment Chapter 4. Conditions of Arrest - Beneficial Ownership - the Corporate Veil Chapter 5. Arrest of Ships – Priorities of Claims – Conflict of Laws Chapter 6. Dismissal, or Declining, Stay of Proceedings, Forum Shopping Chapter 7. The EU Jurisdiction Regime and its Review Chapter 8. Anti-suit Injunctions
