IMO444E -Limitation of Liability (2016)

This publication contains the text of the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976 and the 1996 Protocol as amended by resolution LEG.5(99). It sets out the limits of liability for different ship tonnages for two types of claim (claims for loss of life or personal injury and property claims). It also includes a consolidated text of the substantive provisions of the Convention as amended by the Protocol and its amended limits of liability.

The 1976 LLMC Convention sets specified limits of liability for certain types of claims against shipowners:

• Claims for loss of life or personal injury
• Other claims, such as property claims (including damage to other ships, property or harbour works), delay, bunker spills, wreck removal, pollution damage, etc.

This publication sets out the text of the LLMC Convention, which covers the right of limitation, limits of liability, the limitation fund and the scope of application. It also covers the circumstances in which shipowners and salvors can limit their liability.

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