The carriage of dangerous goods by sea

• Main Author: Güner-Özbek, Meltem Deniz.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin : Springer, c2008.
• Series: Hamburg studies on maritime affairs ; v. 12.
• Subjects: Hazardous substances > Transportation > Law and legislation.; Ships > Cargo.; Substances dangereuses > Transport.; Cargaison.; LAW > Maritime.; Electronic books.
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"The carriage of goods by sea mainly focuses on loss of or damage to goods. There are voluminous discussions and texts on this issue. By contrast, the issue of loss or damage from goods has been paid little attention. Ever-increasing numbers of dangerous goods are carried by sea today. This inc...

Table of Contents:

• Front Matter; Introduction; Dangerous goods regulations; Meaning of dangerous goods; Duties of the parties in relation to dangerous goods; Rights and liabilities of the parties; Limitation of liability and insurance; Third-party liability for damage arising from the carriage of HNS; Conclusion; Back Matter.