Research On The Limitation Of Maritime Liability

The limitation of maritime liability is a unique system of maritime law, which is a legal privilege given by law to the shipowners, charterers, operators and other persons related. Its main purpose is to protect and irritate the development of shipping enterprises and international trade. In order that the related enterprises in China could utilize the privilege to afull extent, this essay gives a deliberate analysis and interpretation on the regulations in two main international conventions and in China law.With reference to a lot of foreign cases and relevant articles, this essay gives a comprehensive, systematic, and deliberate analysis on the persons entitled, the limitation claims subject to or excepted from limitation, the conduct barring limitation, the sum of limit, and the constitution of limitation fund respectively, and gives some relevant suggestions on provisions in China. It is expected that the relevant enterprises in China would benefit from the law system.