A comprehensive treatment of Chinese maritime law and judicial practice, this book covers both substantive law and procedure law of maritime law in mainland China. This is a professional book for both academics and practitioners in the field of maritime law. Including analysis of and comment on judicial practice from the Supreme People's Court, Higher People's Courts and ten maritime courts, as well as a whitepaper of Chinese maritime adjudication for 30 years (1984-2014), this brings to an English-speaking audience for the first time some of the most technical aspects of maritime law. It is therefore an invaluable resource for all those interested in maritime law in China.

For the first time, this unique text brings together all private international maritime law conventions alongside expert commentary and analysis. Truly global in approach, the book covers each of the nineteen conventions currently in force, all scrutinised by this internationally-acclaimed author. It also examines important maritime conventions not yet fully ratified, including the topical Rotterdam Rules.

This comprehensive resource provides a thorough treatment of both wet and dry shipping treaties, combining breadth of coverage with depth of analysis. In this second volume, the author covers the key conventions dealing with collision, salvage, maritime liens and mortgages, arrest of ships, and limitation of liability. In particular, the author covers:

• International Convention for the unification of Certain Rules of Law with respect to Collision between Vessels, 1910
• International Convention on certain Rules Concerning Civil Jurisdiction in Matters of Collision, 1952
• International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to Penal Jurisdiction in Matters of Collision or Other Incidents of Navigation, 1952
• International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law Relating to Assistance and Salvage at Sea, 1910
• International Convention on Salvage, 1989
• International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to Maritime Liens and Mortgages, 1926
• International Convention on Maritime Liens and Mortgages 1993
• International Convention relating to the Arrest of Sea-Going Ships, 1952
• International Convention on Arrest of Ships, 1999
• International Convention Relating to the Limitation of Liability of Owners of Sea-Going Ships, 1957 and Protocol of 21 December 1979
• International Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976 and Protocol of 1996

This book is an indispensable reference for maritime lawyers, academics and students of maritime law worldwide."

Insurance Law and the Financial Ombudsman Service is an in depth look at the workings and insurance decisions of the Financial Ombudsman Service. The book analyses how the Ombudsman Service decides insurance cases and compares its approach to that of a court. This book sets out the rules, procedure and approach of the Ombudsman Service, succinctly summarises the relevant insurance law and compares and analyses it against a comprehensive review of material about insurance complaints gathered since the formation of the Ombudsman Service in 2001.

The Rotterdam Rules will be open for signature on September 23, 2009. These Rules represent the most comprehensive overhaul of the law of carriage of goods by sea in more than 50 years. To coincide with the signing ceremony, six members of the Institute of Maritime Law at the University of Southampton have written this book, a detailed commentary on the Rules. The book carefully examines the text of the Rules, all 96 articles of the new Convention, and compares them to the text of the Hague-Visby Rules, the instrument currently covering most bills of lading. The authors have also examined the judgments in cases decided in the English courts under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971 and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992, and have indicated whether these cases would be decided differently under the new Rotterdam Rules. This new addition to the Maritime and Transport Law Library series provides practical and rigorous answers to all the questions regarding cargo claims as they come t

This book focuses upon the complex issues arising out of voyage charterparty contracts, bills of lading, and international sale contracts. It provides an in-depth discussion on key topics such as: the evolving nature of voyage charterparties jurisdiction and choice of law clauses legal issues relating to the preliminary voyage duties of owners with particular reference to seaworthiness cargo obligations of voyage charterers the concept of legally dangerous cargo laytime and demurrage periods and interruptions to each commencement of laytime and notice of readiness laytime and demurrage clauses in international sale contracts bills of lading issued under voyage charters bills of lading under European national laws comparative developments in US law deviation cancellation clauses and repudiatory breach frustration of voyage charters.

Commencement of Laytime is the only in-depth examination and discussion concerning the most important financial aspect of laytime which can affect all voyage charter parties and international contracts for the sale of goods. The information is presented in a style which is readable by ship operators, traders and other lay persons as well as legal professionals.

This fourth edition addresses certain developments, including the 1996 Protocol to the 1976 Limitation Convention, which have come into effect since publication of the previous edition. The chapters on limitation of liability for passenger claims and in relation to the carriage of goods have been updated, as has the chapter on limitation regimes worldwide. The book also focuses upon the practicalities of seeking to limit by reference to case law and procedural rules.

This text provides an explanation of the responsibilities and liabilities of the shipbroker, both in direct contact with principles and as part of a chain of other brokers.

Highlighting legal questions arising from ways in which the broker's business is done, issues addressed in this book include potential legal liabilities as well as common negligence claims. The book also deals with the shipbroker's entitlement to commission and the problems associated with litigation in this area.

It is suitable for ship owners, charterers, agents and marine consultants, as well as brokers.

Bills of lading form an essential part of the carriage of goods by sea and international trade. Their multi-functional nature, together with the large volume of case law and regulation, make the law in this field as complex as it is commercially vital. This bestselling book, now in its third edition, provides a detailed analysis of the law and practice applicable to bills of lading before, during, and after shipment, helping today's busy practitioner to quickly and easily find the information they need. This book has been fully revised and updated with all the major developments, including: reference to increasingly important Singapore and Far-Eastern decisions; an analysis of modern developments in seaworthiness, from vetting and approval clauses to the topical issues of vulnerability and piracy attacks; detailed examination of misdelivery, fraudulent or forged bills of lading, and delivery without production of a bill of lading; revised coverage of conflicts and procedural matters, including anti-suit injunctions, jurisdiction battles, and the scope of arbitration; reference to relevant European law relating to issues of jurisdiction and procedure; comprehensive treatment of switch bills, transhipment, house bills, deck carriage, and container cargo; and new material on the practical implications of electronic bills of lading, and the implications of automated vessels. This text continues to provide an indispensable reference for maritime practitioners and institutions worldwide.

Der Autor des Buches untersucht die Bedeutung von "Made in China" als geographische Herkunftsangabe im Rahmen des deutschen Rechts. Im Hinblick auf den Kennzeichenschutz fur die geographischen Herkunftsangaben im deutschen Recht wird eroertert, welche rechtlichen Gestaltungsmoeglichkeiten "Made in China" hat, um sich von dem traditionellen Imageproblem in Deutschland zu befreien.

Maritime Cross-Border Insolvency is a comprehensive comparative examination of both insolvency regimes (UNCITRAL and EU) in shipping with reference to the main jurisdictions having adopted the UNCITRAL regime, i.e. USA, UK, Greece.

Der Autor untersucht die Grenzen internationaler Schiedsvereinbarungen im Hinblick auf international zwingende Sachnormen (sog. Eingriffsnormen). Kann die Schiedseinrede mit dem Argument zuruckgewiesen werden, das vereinbarte Schiedsgericht werde eine Eingriffsnorm, die fur nationale Gerichte zwingend sei, nicht beachten? Oder hat das abredewidrig angerufene Gericht die Parteien dennoch auf das schiedsrichterliche Verfahren zu verweisen? Zur Klarung dieser Frage erfolgt eine umfangreiche Analyse zum Umgang mit Eingriffsnormen in der Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit sowie eine Auswertung der Schiedspraxis. Auf dieser Grundlage entwickelt der Autor einen detaillierten Loesungsvorschlag aus der Sicht eines deutschen Gerichts und wendet diesen auf praktisch relevante Beispielsfalle an.

Die Autorin widmet sich dem Gemeinsamen Zolltarif der EU, seiner Bedeutung, strukturellen Besonderheit als Normativakt und sich daraus ergebenden Anwendungsschwierigkeiten. Sie folgt dem Leitgedanken, der Gemeinsame Zolltarif der EU sei ein Normativakt, der auch als solcher wahrgenommen und behandelt werden muss. So befasst sie sich mit seiner Bedeutung und ordnet ihn u.a. in einen rechtlichen Kontext ein. Die vielfaltigen Verflechtungen des Gemeinsamen Zolltarifs der EU mit anderen Rechtsbereichen werden dargestellt und eine vergleichende Analyse der Normstruktur des Gemeinsamen Zolltarifs der EU mit anderen Normativakten vorgenommen. Besonderheiten des Gemeinsamen Zolltarifs der EU werden herausgearbeitet und daraus Rechtsanwendungsschwierigkeiten im Umgang mit dem Gemeinsamen Zolltarif der EU abgeleitet.

Provides a detailed coverage of the 1952 and 1999 Conventions giving all the background information necessary to understand the provisions.

This collection is a guide to greater communication efficiency in both clarity and time-management for any professional or aspiring professional. It guides the reader through the ways in which communicating through technology rather than face-to-face can alter their perceptions of others and the perceptions others make of them. Each chapter concisely summarizes existing studies from the fields of communication, psychology, philosophy, and engineering to lead the audience to very practical guidelines to make their professional communication world easier and more efficient.The book is divided into three sections. The first focuses on the more abstract components of communication, such as creating connections and navigating humor. The second part deals with more applied knowledge, offering guides to specific and common technologies used for communication such as email and video conferencing. The final section focuses on training for both trainers and trainees.The volume gathers together contributions by 29 scholars, all of whom offer their own unique expertise and guidance to the audience.

Since the revolution in modern telecommunications that followed the invention of the telegraph, telecommunication networks have provided channels for the fast delivery of communications across national borders. This transnational nature of telecommunication networks have led to the establishment of international regulatory regimes on the subject. On the other hand, developing countries consider regional economic integration as a major strategy for promoting trade and development, telecommunications have been seen within this context as a strategic tool for facilitating regional economic integration. This has also led to the establishment of regional telecommunication regulatory regimes that aim to promote regional integration and regulatory harmonization. This book discusses telecommunication regimes established by international and regional organizations such as the United Nations, the International Telecommunication Union, the World Trade Organization, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, and the Southern African Development Community, among a number of others. It will be relevant to policy makers, regulators, lawyers, law students, investors and telecommunication operators, as well as any person interested in international and African regional telecommunication regimes.

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