The Liability Of The Shipowner

The Liability Of The Shipowner  Pertinent The Egyptian Law

Egypt is one of the first countries, which accessed the London International Convention 1976 on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims; the Egyptian Maritime Trade Law No. 8 for the year 1990 was regulated exceedingly in accordance with the London International Convention 1976. The concern of the marine navigation in Egypt is due to Egypt's featured site which joins three continents Europe, Asia and Africa, along with the Suez Canal with its strategic role in maritime navigation. Maritime Trade Law No. 8 for the year 1990 regulated the problems that could be raised concerning maritime navigation including the ship owner responsibilities (Articles 80-90).