Decision ID: 000718

In April 1997 the 1971 Fund Executive Committee, noting that the master of the Sea Prince had been given a prison sentence as a result of the incident, and notwithstanding the Committee’s previous decision at its 49th session, instructed the Director to invetigate further the possibility of challenging the shipowner’s right to limit liability.

Date: 31.03.1997
Categories: Financial limits, limitation proceedings and indemnification, Legal actions
Subjects: Shipowner's right of limitation of liability, Shipowner's right of limitation liability