CIVIL LIABILITY FOR ACCIDENTS AT SEA

The present publication is mainly dealing with the accidents at sea and their consequences in terms of the international maritime law, covering the vast majority of the related aspects. The author concentrated on the interest of all parties involved but not being directly participants of the enterprise.

We all know that nowadays both maritime shipping and offshore businesses are international, and that is the main reason why the vessel operation will normally engage lots of interests and relationships. While there is an existing regulatory framework covering the sea accidents of most common types, the questions still arise with regard to the connection of national and international laws.

This is exactly what the first part of the book is dealing with - here, the author presented the results of the thorough analysis of the applicable regulatory framework together with the limitations imposed to the use of these laws and regulations internationally. In turn, the second part of the volume addresses the rules and regulations that are applied to the cases well beyond the normal legislation, and as per the law of the sea. The volume is expected to be of great practical interest to all people involved in the international shipping law.