Collision Liability Under Kuwaiti Maritime Law

In maritime law, the term 'Ship collision' is given when a physical impact occurs between two ships resulting in an accident which causes damage. The ship collision can occur between a moveable object, such as a ship, and a stable object like a quay or a floating structure like an offshore drilling platform.

When a ship collision occurs the parties are faced with evaluating risks, including loss of life and loss of assets, and consequent damages to the environment.

In Kuwait, liability for ship collision is governed by the Kuwait Maritime Law No. 28 for the year 1980 ('The Maritime Law') and the Kuwait Civil Law No. 67 for the year 1980 ('The Kuwait Civil Law').

Article 227/1 of the Kuwait Civil Law says: