Maritime Law For Practitioners

Maritime Law for Practitioners provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to the legal, contractual, financial, insurance and operational aspects of the shipping industry. Covering the life of a vessel from shipbuilding and financing through chartering, casualties, insurance, piracy, war risks and crewing, it brings together the key principles and practical considerations that arise in modern maritime business.The authors share their professional experience and practical insights from working with shipping contracts, maritime finance, marine insurance and related legal and commercial matters. The book is intended to help readers understand not only the legal framework, but also how these issues operate in practice in the day-to-day world of international shipping. Table of Contents- Shipbuilding- Second-Hand Sale- Ship Financing- The Ship's Operational Environment- Shipping Contracts: Liners- Shipping Contracts: Voyage Charters- Shipping Contracts: Time Charters- Shipping Contracts: Hybrid Contracts- Casualties- Ship Arrest and Judicial Sale- P&I Insurance- Hull & Machinery and Related Insurances- Piracy, War and Political Risks- Crewing