Legal liability of the Master needs to change: Transas chief Coles

Transas ceo Frank Coles says it is “insanity” that all liability is still placed on the Master of a ship even though the operating environment has changed. ...

Maritime claims liability increases come into force

Increases in the limits of liability for maritime claims came into force today, increasing the size of possible claims from personal injury and loss of life on ships. ...

2002 Passenger ship liability and compensation treaty enters into force

The Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea, 2002, ...

Iran oil liability fears grow as insurance ban bites

A ban on European Union insurers covering Iranian oil exports has forced shipowners to fall back on new, unteste...