Original scientific paper

Shipbuidling and clasiffication of ships. Liability to third parties

Jose M. Alcantara ; AMYA Abogados, Madrid, Spain

Abstract

The role of the Classification Societies has changed today. Their task projection addresses issues of safety in navigation and protection of human life at sea and of the marine environment. The importance of their technical expertise is to be outlined in the perspective of third-party rights and general duty of care. The Classification Societies do not have an international regulation that will define their liability at present. They effectively protect themselves within the framework of the classification contract with Owners. Classification Societies, as much as Shipbuilders, have a responsibility for damage to third parties out of negligence in the performance of their work. They are exposed to Court decisions in the various jurisdictions. As international Convention is necessary and to that effect the works of the CMI should be taken into account.

Keywords

shipbuilding and classification; duty of care and reliance by third parties; liability regime for Classification Societies; maritime safety

Hrčak ID:

20403

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/20403

Publication date:

18.1.2008.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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