Ensuring better protection for passengers, cargo owners affected by incidents
The Hong Kong Marine Department has issued notice advising that Hong Kong has acceded to the Protocol of 1996 to amend the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976, with effect from 3 May
Upon the commencement of the relevant legal provisions, shipowners will be subjected to higher liability limits for claims in respect of loss of life or personal injury and other claims arising from vessel incidents. This can provide better protection for passengers, cargo owners and other parties affected by vessel incidents.
Further details may be found by reading relevant notice.
Source: Hong Kong Marine Department
