Recenzija, Prikaz slučaja
Pomorsko imovinsko pravo [= Maritime Proprietary Law] (author D.Pavic)(Split, 2006) : [book review]
Jasenko Marin
orcid.org/0000-0002-6050-6981
; Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Sažetak
The author divided the subject matter of this book into five parts.
In the first part ''Introduction in Maritime Proprietary Law'' the author deals with the definition and sources of maritime proprietary law. He also elaborates the problem of ownership and other proprietary rights on ships. Finally, the author explains the position of various persons involved in the employment of ships (shipowner, operator, manager, carrier, maritime agent etc.).
In the second part ''Liability of the Shipowner'' the author primarily deals with the various cases of shipownerʼs liability based on tort. Special attention is paid to the legal issues related to the limitation of shipownerʼ liability.
In the third part ''Contract for the Employment of Ships'' the author gives a systematic analysis of the various types of contracts for the employment of ships (contracts of carriage of goods, contracts of carriage of passengers, contracts of towage and contracts relating to other maritime services). He further deals with important and complicated topic of carriage performed by several carriers. The matter of charter by demise is particularly elaborated. The final chapter of this part is devoted to the problem of the law applicable to the contracts for the employment of ships.
In the fourth part ''Marine Averages'' the author analyses internal and international law and practice related to the general average, collisions at sea and salvage. He points out the important role of the ship master in the event of a marine accident.
The final part of the book is entitled ''Marine Insurance''. The author defines the institute of marine insurance and elaborates its economical importance, historical development and organization. Special attention is paid to the legal sources of the law of marine insurance. The most important legal source - the contract of marine insurance is particularly elaborated. The author deals with different types of marine insurance like hull insurance, cargo insurance and liability insurance. Various examples of maritime contracts and documents are enclosed to the book.
This textbook is written clearly and concisely. It is also a precious work that would be very useful for all practitioners engaged in shipping industry.
Ključne riječi
book review; maritime proprietary law;
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Datum izdavanja:
1.8.2007.
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