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Classification societies are discharging various functions in the interest of flag States and shipowners. This study analyses which actions of classification societies may give rise to claims and whether or not the societies can be held liable under English, German or United States maritime law.
From the contents Factual Situation and Legal Foundations.- The Classification of Vessels.- Private Operations and Public Functions in Detail.- Non-Delegable Duty of the Shipowner to Make the Vessel Seaworthy and Presumption of Unseaworthiness.- Legal Analysis.- Private Functions: The Protection of Contracting Parties.- Private Functions: Liability Towards Third Parties.- Public Functions.- A Convention on the Limitation of Liability of Classification Societies.- The Limitation of Liability in Shipping.- Limitation of Liability under the Current System of Limitations.- Justifications of a New Convention on the Limitation of Liability.- Principles of a Convention on the Limitation of Liability.- The Limitation of Liability for Public Functions.- Conclusion.