Liability For Marine Pollution 1. 1992 Civil Liability Convention The 1992 CLC and the 1992 Fund Convention apply to oil pollution damage caused in the territory, including the territorial sea, of a contracting state, and to damage caused within 200 miles from the coast. It also covers the costs of preventive measures ‘wherever taken’, i.e....
May 5, 2024
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April 28, 2022July 25, 2022Admiralty Law, Assistance at sea and in ports
Duties and Liabilities of Ports and Pilots
Duties and liabilities of ports and pilots 1. Statutory duties and rights of port authorities Harbour authorities have the power and the obligation under the Pilotage Act 1987 to decide whether and what type of pilotage services are needed in their area for each type of ship, and whether pilotage should be compulsory. In addition,...
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April 27, 2022July 25, 2022Admiralty Law, Assistance at sea and in ports
Towage Contracts
Towage contracts 1. The contract and basic terms Various standard forms of towage contracts are available. However, the arrangements under these forms are not restrictive and parties can agree on any terms they wish subject to restrictions imposed by statute, for example, by the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977. However, towage is excluded from this...
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April 27, 2022July 25, 2022Admiralty Law, Assistance at sea and in ports
The Concept of Salvage
The concept of salvage 1. 1989 Salvage Convention The 1989 Salvage Convention has the force of law under s.224 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (MSA 1995). It is the starting reference point for the current English law of salvage. Consequently, earlier pre- existing salvage case-law needs to be assessed under the 1989 Salvage Convention....