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1. 1. Seaworthiness and due diligence in the wake of the grounding of CMA CGM Libra : An analysis of the relationship between English and Swedish maritime law andthe understanding of the concepts of seaworthiness and due diligence in accordancewith opinion of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Fredrik Thool; [2023]
   Keywords : Maritime law; seaworthiness; due diligence; CMA CGM Libra; Swedish Maritime Code; Hague Rules; Hague Visby Rules;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate the consequences of a judgement issued by UK Supreme Court in November 2021, known within the shipping industry as the "CMA CGM Libra" case. This case is perceived by the industry to have affected hte the understanding of the concept of seaworthiness and due diligence, as they should be understood within the context of the Hague Rules and Hague Visby Rules. READ MORE

3. 2. From safety code to safety in operations : A qualitative study of safety management within five companies operating in the Swedish shipping industry

   University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

   Author : Johannah Olsson; [2020]
   Keywords : Safety management; Safety management system; Swedish shipping companies; resilience engineering; complex socio-technical systems;

   Abstract : The maritime industry is vital to the Swedish trade and economy. Shipping has less environmental impact per ton transported goods than other transport modes. Furthermore, ships use the sea as their roads, thus not requiring additional impact on the environment in the form of building roads or tracks to be able to transport goods or people. READ MORE

4. 3. Implementation of the Rotterdam Rules - Carrier’s obligations and liabilities

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

   Author : Karl Lindström; [2018]
   Keywords : International private law; sjörätt; Rotterdam; Law; Carrier; Shipper; Liability; Obligations; Swedish; Maritime; Code; Hague; Rules; Hague-Visby; Hamburg; Ratification; application; transporträtt; utrikeshandelsrätt; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The carrier has historically been strictly liable for all damage to the cargo carried, with the exception of acts of God and war. This changed during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s when the carriers began to limit their liabilities in the contract of carriage. READ MORE

5. 4. Deserted and Wrecked Ships - Investigation of Swedish and international maritime law

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

   Author : Charlotte Brännström; [2017]
   Keywords : Sjörätt; Maritime Law; Wrecks; Deserted Ships; IMO wreck removal Convention; IMO; sjölagen; Swedish Maritime Code; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Sjöfart har historiskt varit viktigt för samhällsutvecklingen i världen och uppskattning för havet under fritiden har länge värdesatts av alla åldrar och nationaliteter. Dessutom är sjöfarten ständigt under utveckling i och med den växande globala handeln. READ MORE

6. 5. Some Questions on Contracts of Affreightment

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Björn Axelsson; [2012]
   Keywords : Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : This work deals with Contracts of Affreightment (“COA”), a shipping contract for the transportation of a certain amount of cargo on vessels that are to be nominated. The standard agreements Gencoa, Volcoa, Intercoa and The Swedish Maritime Code, a joint Nordic legislation product, forms a base for the issues discussed, but not all issues raised here, however, are directly based on this sources of regulation. READ MORE