Damages, Recoveries and Remedies in Shipping Law

This edited volume examines remedies in shipping litigation, focusing on common law principles, technology, and contractual remedies. It is written for lawyers and administrators worldwide and will be a valuable addition to specialist law libraries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 324 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited volume brings together contributions from experienced academics and practitioners in shipping law to explore the vital subject of remedies in shipping litigation. The collection delves into the established principles and recent legal, commercial, and technical developments in the realm of remedies in shipping law, dividing it into three comprehensive parts.

The first part focuses on fundamental common law principles concerning damages, encompassing approaches to topics such as damages for delay, the reflective loss rule, mitigation, and the complexities surrounding cryptocurrency. It also examines the role of technology in shaping contracts and remedies, including the utilization of new technologies and the emergence of novel liability regimes.

The second part delves into contractual remedies beyond simple compensatory damages, examining issues such as limitation of liability, punitive damages, specific remedies, third-party claims and liabilities, and anti-suit injunctions. Written for lawyers and administrators operating in England and Wales, as well as globally (particularly in Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India), this book holds significant appeal to specialist maritime law firms in the United States. It will also be a valuable addition to specialist law libraries within Europe and the United States, as well as university libraries where maritime and shipping law are taught as specialized subjects.

By consolidating expertise and insights from esteemed scholars and practitioners, this edited volume serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking to understand and navigate the complex world of remedies in shipping litigation. Its multidisciplinary approach and global perspective make it an invaluable tool for legal professionals, academics, and stakeholders alike.

Weight: 800g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032453033