The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Sea

Preface

Summary of Contents

Contents

Abbreviations

Introduction

Part 1: Dangerous goods regulations

A. In general

B. Development of dangerous goods regulations

C. Other instruments

D. Dangerous goods provisions in the carriage conventions

E. The HNS Convention

F. Dangerous goods regulations for other modes of transport

G. Regional and national regulations concerning dangerous goods

Part 2: Meaning of dangerous goods

A. In general

B. Type of good

C. Restrictions on the goods

D. Relevance of the IMDG Code in carriage contracts

E. Meaning of dangerous goods

F. What should be considered dangerous?

Part 3: Duties of the parties in relation to dangerous goods

A. In general

B. Duties of the shipper

C. Duties of the carrier

D. Is the carrier obliged to carry dangerous goods?

E. Duties under the CMI/UNCITRAL draft instrument

Part 4: Rights and liabilities of the parties

A. In general

B. Shipper’s liability for dangerous goods

C. Is strict liability proper?

D. No strict liability where the carrier has knowledge

E. Liability where both parties have knowledge

F. The necessity to distinguish between dangerous goods and non- dangerous goods which cause damage

G. Liability of transferees of bills of lading

H. Dangerous goods and charterparties

I. Extent of shipper’s liability

J. The carrier’s rights

K. Allocation of liability in concurrent causes

L. Liability towards third parties

M. Shipper’s liability in the CMI/UNCITRAL draft instrument

Part 5: Limitation of liability and insurance

A. Shipper’s or charterer’s exposure to liability in general

B. Limitation of liability

C. Package or kilo limitation for cargo loss or damage

D. Unlimited liability of shippers

E. The CMI/UNCITRAL draft instrument

F. Global limitation of liability for maritime claims

G. Insurance

Part 6: Third-party liability for damage arising from the carriage of HNS

A. In general

B. Need for a HNS Convention

C. Development of HNS Convention

D. The HNS Convention 1996

Conclusion

Appendices

Bibliography

Index

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