Ocean Carrier's Loss of Liability Limitation -- Interpretation of Article IV.5 (e) of the Hague-Visby Rules in French, Greek, Italian and German Law

The Journal of Maritime Law, 2012

18 Pages Posted: 25 May 2014

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Marel Katsivela

University of Ottawa - Faculty of Law

Date Written: 2012

Abstract

English Abstract: In a comparative analysis of selected issues under Article IV.5(e) of the Hague-Visby Rules a provision that deals with the loss of the ocean carrier's liability limitation benefit the laws of four civil law seafaring nations are examined (France, Germany, Italy and Greece). This article attempts to analyse various interpretations and discover to what extent laws in these civil law jurisdictions adopt common solutions on questions that have given rise to heated judicial and doctrinal debates under Visby Rules Article IV.5(e).

French Abstract: Le présent article offre une vue d’ensemble des causes d’exonération du transporteur maritime des marchandises contenues dans les Règles de Rotterdam et les Règles de la Haye-Haye/Visby. L’objectif de notre analyse est d’identifier les modifications les plus importantes apportées par les Règles de Rotterdam aux causes d’exonération existantes sous les Règles de la Haye-Haye/Visby. La jurisprudence et doctrine Canadienne, Anglaise et des États Unis portant sur les causes d’exonération des Règles de la Haye-Haye/Visby fournissent la base de notre étude comparative.

Keywords: Hague-Hague/Visby Rules, Rotterdam Rules, liability exceptions, ocean carrier, maritime law, Règles de Rotterdam; Règles de la Haye-Haye/Visby, causes d’exonération, transporteur maritime, droit maritime

Suggested Citation

Katsivela, Marel, Ocean Carrier's Loss of Liability Limitation -- Interpretation of Article IV.5 (e) of the Hague-Visby Rules in French, Greek, Italian and German Law (2012). The Journal of Maritime Law, 2012, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2435637

Marel Katsivela (Contact Author)

University of Ottawa - Faculty of Law ( email )

57 Louis Pasteur Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5
Canada

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