Publisher's Synopsis
This volume aims to clarify the legal complexities of laws and conventions, both domestic and international, concerning the shipping industry. The author sets out the current law of shipping and investigates the historical background to many contemporary issues which affect shipping law. Topics discussed in this 2nd edition include the Merchant Shipping Act, developments in safety following the "Herald of Free Enterprise" sinking in 1987, the carriage of passengers by sea, salvage and war risks insurance.
