Limiting liability and 'any distinction occasion' under LLMC'76
Whether a shipowner has to establish a single limitation fund or more to meet all claims arising following an incident depends on whether...
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- Feb 12, 2023
- 2 min
Is a claim by the shipowner against time charterer for damage to vessel limitable?
When there is a cargo fire and that consequently damages the vessel also, then can the time charterer limit its liability towards the...
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- Jul 31, 2022
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Savage & vicious nature of a crew member, and owner's liability for unseaworthiness
Can a vessel be deemed unseaworthy due to the violent nature of a crew member? In The Captain Billy Haver [2021], first mate was murdered...
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- Jun 26, 2022
- 2 min
Aware of deficient bridge watchkeeping practices? Act or loose the right to limit liability (in US)
Many may recall the collision between U.S.S. John S. Mccain and Alnic in Singapore Straits. Liability was apportioned 80-20 in favour of...
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- Apr 15, 2022
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If staying at berth in heavy weather, then vessel's mooring analysis better be accurate
If a hurricane is about to hit the port, it is safer for vessels to unberth. If the decision is made to stay alongside then the managers...
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- Jun 15, 2021
- 2 min
Error by crew / owner & Limitation of Liability in US
Sluggish response to engine orders can get a ship into trouble, especially when there is a strong current. In the case of The American...
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- Apr 24, 2021
- 1 min
Limitation fund - where to constitute it?
Ship owners and certain other parties are entitled to limit their liability for maritime claims basis the vessel’s tonnage. In which...
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- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
Do duck boats & paddle boards have a close enough nexus to 'maritime'?
One of the hallmarks [and peculiarities] of maritime law is the right accorded to ship owners, charterers, operators etc. to limit their...
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- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
Who is the ‘operator of the ship’ for purposes of LLMC'76?
Rooted in antiquity is limitation of liability, a distinctive feature of maritime law that allows certain persons or entities to limit...
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- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
Can floating pontoons be considered 'a dock'?
Certain states such as UK allow dock owners too to limit their liability, just as ship owners, charterers etc. Questions can arise on...
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- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
Limitation of liability & forum shopping
Cap on liability can vary considerably depending on where proceedings are commenced. In collision cases where the damage to one of the...
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- Aug 1, 2020
- 1 min
LLMC'76 and its '96 protocol - damage caused by Wakashio in Mauritius
Damage done by the spill of 1200+mt of bunker oil from Wakashio off the Mauritius coast is no doubt an environmental catastrophe. Costs...
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