Overview

A comprehensive review of the laws and regulations governing the shipmaster including customary law, case law, statutory law, treaty law and regulatory law, covering: • A brief history of the shipmaster • Manning and crewing requirements in relation to vessel registration • Comparison of regimes of law of agency for shipmasters and crews across jurisdictions • Examination of shipmaster liability (civil and criminal)

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Author:   John A. C. Cartner ,  Richard Fiske ,  Tara Leiter
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Informa Law
Weight:   1.594kg
ISBN:  

9781843118077

ISBN 10:   1843118076
Pages:   872
Publication Date:   01 December 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781138780408
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Part 1: The Shipmaster in Context Chapter 1. Introduction to the Law of the Shipmaster Chapter 2. Overview and Introduction to the International Law Affecting the Shipmaster Chapter 3. International Organisations and Conventions and the Shipmaster Chapter 4. Domestic Laws and the Shipmaster Chapter 5. Overview of Jurisdiction Chapter 6. The Flag State and the Shipmaster Chapter 7. Coastal and Port States and the Shipmaster Part 2: The Doctrines of the Law of the Shipmaster Chapter 8. The Shipmaster, the Owner and the Charterer Chapter 9. The Powers, Duties and Rights of the Shipmaster Chapter 10. Shipmasters and Safety and Seaworthiness Chapter 11. The Shipmaster and Cargo and Bills of Lading Chapter 12. The Shipmaster and the Environment Chapter 13. Labour and the Shipmaster Chapter 14. Limitation of the Shipmaster's Liability Part 3: The Principal Domestic Laws Governing the Shipmaster in the States of the United Nations and the International Maritime Organisation

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Dr. John A. C. Cartner practices maritime law in the US and internationally. He has had several commands of oceanic tank and container vessels and is a current licensee of the U. S. Coast Guard as Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of any Gross Tons upon Oceans with endorsements including STCW. Richard P. Fiske provides wide-ranging consulting services in American and international maritime law, as well as technical matters relating to naval and commercial vessels. He has served on active duty in the United States Navy for over 27 years. He is experienced in leadership and technical issues in shipboard operations, ship repair, deep sea diving, ship and aircraft salvage, underwater ship repair, deep ocean search and recovery, and foreign military sales. Tara Leiter is associated with Blank Rome, LLP in Washington, D.C. She concentrates her practice in maritime law and serves United States and international clients.

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