Essays about: "maritime hazard"

Found 4 essays containing the words maritime hazard.

1. 1. Southern Route or Northern Sea Route--Whether seaworthiness impacts a ship-owners decision on what route to travel

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Lisa Hulthén; [2013]
   Keywords : Obligatoriska kontrollerade ämnesord seaworthiness; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : En stor del av världens sjötransporter går mellan Asien och Europa. Idag är den södra rutten genom Suez-kanalen populärast, men efter att isen i Arktis börjat smälta har den norra rutten öppnats upp som en möjlig utmanare till den södra rutten och skeppsägare ställs nu inför ett val. READ MORE

3. 2. Moral hazard and the duty of disclosure under the doctrine uberrimae fidei - A marine insurance law perspective

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Maja Robertson; [2012]
   Keywords : Maritime Law; Marine Insurance; Moral Hazard; Uberrimae Fidei; Utmost Good Faith; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : A proposer to a marine insurance contract is subjected to a pre-contractual duty to disclose material information under the doctrine of utmost good faith (uberrimae fidei). The duty extends to comprise matters that concern moral hazard and the shipping company may consequently be required to volunteer information concerning the moral character of its owners, directors, employees and other agents connected with the insured interest at the pre-contractual negotiations with the insurance underwriter. READ MORE

4. 3. The assured’s post-formation duty of utmost good faith in marine insurance

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Sebastian Magnusson; [2011]
   Keywords : Master in Maritime Law; marine insurance; utmost good faith; uberrimae fidei; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The doctrine of utmost good faith in insurance contracts has long been a part of English law. It was codified with the Marine Insurance Act 1906. In the pre-formation stage the doctrine consists of a duty to avoid non-disclosure and misrepresentation. READ MORE

5. 4. The Importance of Solving Legal Problems Regarding Wrecks - Risks Posed by Dangerous Wrecks in Swedish Waters

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Katarina Kepplerus; [2010]
   Keywords : Folkrätt; Transporträtt; Sjörätt; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : This thesis discusses legal problems in relation to shipwrecks, with focus on dangerous and abandoned wrecks, and takes a de lege ferenda perspective on regulations regarding wreck liability, responsibility for wreck removal and prevention of pollution on the marine environment. Abandoned wrecks may obstruct navigation and pose hazard to the marine environment. READ MORE