Essays about: "marine insurance"
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16. Law Reform in the International Regime of Salvage: The Insurance Perspective
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : As the case of the Deepwater Horizon reveals, the consequences of an oil spill or any other marine incident can be devastating. Although pollution from ships implies a much lesser scale, nevertheless there must be maximum efforts for preventing the possible risks and consequences of marine casualties. READ MORE
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17. Sue and Labour Clause in H&M and P&I Insurances – A Comparative Study of Its Practical Operation and Efficiency
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : Section 78(4) of the Marine Insurance Act 1906 (hereinafter referred to as the “MIA 1906”) imposes a duty on the assured “in all cases to take such measures as may be reasonable for the purpose of averting or minimising a loss”. In addition to this statutory duty, under the most widely used H&M (hull and machinery) forms as well as in accordance with the so-called P&I (protection and indemnity) Club Rule-books (hereinafter referred to as the “P&I Club Rules”) the assured is under a corresponding contractual obligation. READ MORE
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18. The Pre-Contractual Duty of Good Faith - A Comparative Analysis of the Duty of Utmost Good Faith in the Marine Insurance Contract Law with the Duty of Good Faith in the General Contract Law
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : The duty of utmost good faith in the marine insurance contract law and the duty of good faith in the general contract law are quite similar in nature. Former recognises that the parties must make true representation and must disclose all material information while latter recognises the duty of representation only and does not at all recognise the duty of disclosure. READ MORE
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19. The Importance of Solving Legal Problems Regarding Wrecks - Risks Posed by Dangerous Wrecks in Swedish Waters
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : 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
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20. An Analytical Review of the Doctrines of Subrogation and Abandonment in the Law of Marine Insurance
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : The problem of windfall has recently become more and more frequent in marine insurance. The solution to the problem would affect both international business and the insurance industry. READ MORE
