Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts. Adriatic Institut
Abstract
Knjiga je podijeljena u 5 glava: Uvod u pomorsko imovinsko pravo; Odgovornost vlasnika broda (brodara); Ugovori o iskorištavanju brodova; Pomorske havarije; Pomorsko osiguranje. U prilogu knjige su otisnuti primjerci ugovornih formulara i ostale dokumentacije koja se koristi u suvremenoj praksi pomorskog prijevoza i osiguranja. Posebna je kvaliteta ove knjige u tome što je jednaka pažnja posvećena i teorijskoj obradi instituta pomorskog imovinskog prava, i njihovoj praktičnoj primjeni u plovidbenoj, gospodarskoj, sudskoj i nastavnoj praksi.The author divided the subject matter of this book into five parts.
In the first part \u27\u27Introduction in Maritime Proprietary Law\u27\u27 the author deals with the definition and sources of maritime proprietary law. He also elaborates the problem of ownership and other proprietary rights on ships. Finally, the author explains the position of various persons involved in the employment of ships (shipowner, operator, manager, carrier, maritime agent etc.).
In the second part \u27\u27Liability of the Shipowner\u27\u27 the author primarily deals with the various cases of shipownerʼs liability based on tort. Special attention is paid to the legal issues related to the limitation of shipownerʼ liability.
In the third part \u27\u27Contract for the Employment of Ships\u27\u27 the author gives a systematic analysis of the various types of contracts for the employment of ships (contracts of carriage of goods, contracts of carriage of passengers, contracts of towage and contracts relating to other maritime services). He further deals with important and complicated topic of carriage performed by several carriers. The matter of charter by demise is particularly elaborated. The final chapter of this part is devoted to the problem of the law applicable to the contracts for the employment of ships.
In the fourth part \u27\u27Marine Averages\u27\u27 the author analyses internal and international law and practice related to the general average, collisions at sea and salvage. He points out the important role of the ship master in the event of a marine accident.
The final part of the book is entitled \u27\u27Marine Insurance\u27\u27. The author defines the institute of marine insurance and elaborates its economical importance, historical development and organization. Special attention is paid to the legal sources of the law of marine insurance. The most important legal source - the contract of marine insurance is particularly elaborated. The author deals with different types of marine insurance like hull insurance, cargo insurance and liability insurance. Various examples of maritime contracts and documents are enclosed to the book.
This textbook is written clearly and concisely. It is also a precious work that would be very useful for all practitioners engaged in shipping industry
