Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims / Edition 4

by Patrick Griggs, Richard Williams, Jeremy Farr

Overview

This fourth edition addresses certain developments, including the 1996 Protocol to the 1976 Limitation Convention, which have come into effect since publication of the previous edition. The chapters on limitation of liability for passenger claims and in relation to the carriage of goods have been updated, as has the chapter on limitation regimes worldwide. The book also focuses upon the practicalities of seeking to limit by reference to case law and procedural rules.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781843113201
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/01/2004
Series:	Lloyd's Shipping Law Library
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	672
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Patrick Griggs is a consultant with Ince & Co

Professor Richard Williams is a Professor of Maritime Law at the University of Swansea.

Jeremy Farr is a partner with Ince & Co

Table of Contents

PART A: A COMMENTARY ON THE 1976 LIMITATION CONVENTION AND OTHER RELEVANT REGIMES 1. INTRODUCTION 2. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF LIMITATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 3. THE 1976 LIMITATION CONVENTION AND ITS 1996 PROTOCOL, 4. LIMITATION: PASSENGER CLAIMS, 5. ATHENS PROTOCOL 2002, 6. LIMITATION: CARRIAGE OF GOODS, PART B: COUNTRY ANALYSIS FOR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR MARITIME CLAIMS.