The Law of Carriage of Goods by Sea

This book, written in three parts, covers the basics of the international trade, financing and the legal framework related to the law of carriage of goods by sea, elaborates on bills of lading in depth and sea waybills and ship's delivery orders in brief and charterparties in depth. While the book is based on the English law, cases and materials from other jurisdictions, particularly Singapore, Malaysia, India, the USA, and Australia are brought in to provide an international perspective. The practical analyses, commentary and critiques of cases would be a useful guide for practitioners in developing case arguments. Although written with practitioners, academicians and students in mind, the book will also serve as a useful guide for sea carriers, freight forwarders, international traders, financiers, etc. as the complex subject is presented in reader-friendly and easy to grasp manner.

Breaks down the complex topic of shipping law in an organized, reasoned and flowing manner which would appeal to novices to the field as well as practitioners Covers grey areas in shipping law not usually found in common law texts Provides practical material that can be used by practitioners in formulating their arguments

Autorentext

Arun Kasi is a barrister specialising in maritime law. He undertakes court matters as well as work as arbitrator and arbitration counsel under the terms of London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) and Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA). He holds a doctorate degree in maritime law. He graduated with his law degree when he was 19 years old and has been working in the field since then. To date, over a span of three decades, he has authored six books and about 50 articles.

Inhalt

1. Introduction and Legal Framework.- 2. Shipping Documents.- 3. International Trade.- 4. Cargo Claims: Legal Bases.- 5. Third Parties: Protection and Action For.- 6. Proof of Damages: Presumptions and Estoppels.- 7. Implied Terms and Exclusion Clauses.- 8. Rules: Application.- 9. Rules: Carriers' Obligations and Defences.- 10. Rules: Carriers' Liability and Time Limitations.- 11. Shippers' Obligation for Dangerous Cargo.- 12. Charterparty.- 13. Voyage Charterparty: Freight.- 14. Time Charterparty.