: Jurgen Basedow, Wolfgang Wurmnest
: Third-Party Liability of Classification Societies A Comparative Perspective
: Springer-Verlag
: 9783540285625
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: Internationales Recht, Ausländisches Recht
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With the worldwide upsurge of lawsuits against classification societies, their liability towards third parties has become one of the most contentious issues in contemporary maritime law. Against this background, the authors analyze potential third-party claims and examine to what extent classification societies may limit their liability. The study highlights the development in Australian, English, French, New Zealand, U.S. and German law.
Preface6
Summary Contents8
Contents10
About the Authors13
Abbreviations14
Introduction17
Part 1: The Role of Classification Societies in the Shipping Industry21
A. Scope of Activities21
B. Economic Background of Ship Classification23
C. Class and Classification Rules24
D. Classification Surveys25
E. Conclusion29
Part 2: Third-Party Liability of Classification Societies in Selected Legal Systems30
A. England30
B. New Zealand36
C. Australia37
D. United States of America41
E. France48
F. Conclusion53
Part 3: The Basis for Liability under German Law54
A. Third-Party Liability for Advice and Recommendation – Systematic Foundations54
B. Contract to Provide Information59
C. Contract with Protective Effects towards Third Parties60
D. Claims based on the Doctrine of Culpa in Contrahendo87
E. Claims based on the Law of Delict90
F. Conclusion96
Part 4: The Extent of Liability under German Law – Selected Issues98
A. Contributory Negligence98
B. Limitation of Liability100
C. Conclusion113
Part 5: Conclusion115
Bibliography118
Table of Cases126
A. Australia126
B. England126
C. France126
D. Germany127
E. New Zealand128
F. United States of America128
Table of Main Statutes130
A. International Conventions130
130130
B. France131
C. Germany131
D. Greece133
E. New Zealand133
F. United States of America133
Index134
About the International Max Planck Research School for Maritime Affairs at the University of Hamburg138