Kennedy and Rose on the Law of Salvage

Recent practical and legal changes have made the law of salvage a dynamic area of activity – the new edition of Kennedy & Rose covers the developments that matter to you and your practice. Helping you to understand the law and practice of maritime salvage, Kennedy & Rose will assist your research and assessment of the rules that govern your work. The 8th edition:Provides in-depth coverage of all aspects of the law of salvage Explains the underlying concepts of salvage so the principles on which disputes frequently turn are clear Discusses the relationship between English Law and the IMOs Salvage Convention Goes through all aspects of the salvage contract, including the standard salvage contract forms Examines the duties of each party and the consequences of misconduct Looks at salvage payments, covering who is liable and how they are distributed Presents coverage of awards of salvage arbitrators which dominate the actual case law of salvage matters Considers underwater cultural property and treasure Examines environmental issues and how they impact on contractual and liability issues in modern salvage operations Covers the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks and the Bunker Convention Deals with the changes to the Lloyds Standard Form Agreement 211 Examines in detail the Wreck Removal Convention Act 211 Discusses recent case law on Best Endeavours Assesses the concept of encouragement for the salvor and a proportionate reward, in light of the Ocean Crown award Contains all the major salvage documents, international conventions, statutes, rules and regulations so they can be consulted easily Includes new case law including: National Ports Authority v MV Cleopatra Dream, The Ocean Crown, Rhodia International Holdings Ltd v Huntsman International LLC (explaining “best endeavours”), Yewbelle Ltd v London Green Developments Ltd (explaining “reasonable endeavours”) CONTENTSNature of the Subject History Subjects of Salvage Danger and Salvage Services Environmental Services Entitlement to Claim Voluntariness Success Salvage Agreements Duties of Parties Misconduct Restriction on Claims Proceedings Salved Values Assessment Liability for Payment Apportionment of Salvage Payments AppendicesEDITORS & EDITORIAL BOARDProfessor Francis Rose is a highly experienced and respected academic in the field of shipping law and is Professor of Commercial Law at Bristol University. He has published widely in Commercial Law, particularly Maritime Law and International Trade Law, Restitution and Contract.