ABSTRACT

In this well-established textbook, Simon Baughen expertly covers the whole spectrum of English shipping law, placing the highly specialised rules of shipping in a commercial context and relating them to the general principles of contract and tort law. The book’s accessible narrative and useful glossary of key terms will particularly benefit students new to Shipping Law or from non-law backgrounds.

In-depth commentary on judicial decisions and well-balanced coverage and analysis of recent and key cases, such as The New Flamenco, The Ocean Victory, and The Kos, provide an up-to-date reference for all students on Shipping Law courses. The comprehensive overview of topics also ensures that the book is ably suited to course use, including discussion of such areas as:

  • Bills of lading
  • Charterparties
  • Salvage
  • Marine Pollution
  • Arbitration
  • Accidents and collisions

Fully updated throughout, this sixth edition provides an invaluable source of reference and will be of use to both students and to those in practice.

part |2 pages

PART 1DRY SHIPPING

chapter 1|14 pages

The Commercial Background

chapter 2|43 pages

Title to Sue

chapter 3|14 pages

Proving Loss or Damage in Transit

chapter 4|19 pages

The Terms of the Bill of Lading Contract

chapter 7|9 pages

Combined Transport

chapter 8|14 pages

Carriage by Road – the CMR

chapter 9|24 pages

Charterparties

chapter 10|11 pages

Voyage Charterparties – Payment of Freight

chapter 11|19 pages

Voyage Charters – Laytime and Demurrage

chapter 12|13 pages

Time Charters

chapter 13|13 pages

Damages and Frustration

part |2 pages

PART 2 WET SHIPPING

chapter 14|12 pages

Collisions

chapter 15|29 pages

Salvage

chapter 16|13 pages

General Average

chapter 17|20 pages

Marine Pollution

part |2 pages

PART 3 JURISDICTION, CHOICE OF LAW, SECURITY AND LIMITATION

chapter 18|52 pages

Jurisdiction, Arbitration and Applicable Law

chapter 19|16 pages

Security and Interim Relief

chapter 20|12 pages

Limitation of Liability