ABSTRACT
Being an ancient concept, the doctrine of seaworthiness is quite significant in several different legal contexts of maritime law. It is utilised in maritime law to attach liability for certain consequences and it operates both as a defence mechanism and, also, liability imposing doctrine. For instance, apart from marine insurance, the doctrine plays a crucial role in carriage of goods,147 towage contracts,148 general average,149 seamen’s contract of employment,150 limitation of liability,151 carriage of passengers152 and, even, in public maritime law.153 It is beyond the scope of this book to discuss the impact of the doctrine on these areas.
