Third-Party Liability of Classification Societies

A Comparative Perspective
2005
ISBN: 978-3-540-26184-1
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, Band 2, 125 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 230 g

Reihe: Hamburg Studies on Maritime Affairs

With the worldwide upsurge of lawsuits against classification societies, their liability towards third parties has become one of the most contentious issues in contemporary maritime law. Against this background, the authors analyze potential third-party claims and examine to what extent classification societies may limit their liability. The study highlights the development in Australian, English, French, New Zealand, U.S. and German law.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wurmnest, Wolfgang

Basedow, Jürgen

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationales Öffentliches Recht, Völkerrecht, Internationale Organisationen
• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationales See-, Luft- und Weltraumrecht

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Role of Classification Societies in the Shipping Industry.- Third-Party Liability of Classification Societies in Selected Legal Systems.- The Basis for Liability under German Law.- The Extent of Liability under German Law — Selected Issues.- Conclusion.