[Factual Situation and Legal Foundations].- [Legal Analysis].- [A Convention on the Limitation of Liability of Classification Societies].

Because the liability of ship owners is limited, classification societies have been considered as exempt from liability. This book analyses which actions of classification societies may give rise to claims and whether or not the societies can be held liable under English, German or American maritime law. In addition, it develops the fundamental aspects of an international convention on the limitation of the liability of classification societies.