Table of Contents:
  • One: The Scope of the Brussels Convention 1924
  • 1. History of the Brussels Convention
  • 2. Introduction to the Scope of the Brussels Convention
  • 3. The Scope of the Convention in the Law of England
  • 4. The Scope of the Convention in the Law of France: Introduction
  • 5. The Liberal Approach
  • 6. The Voyage Test
  • 7. The Nationality Test: The Preliminary Problem
  • 8. The Nationality Test
  • 9. The Double Rule
  • 10. Reform of Article X
  • Two: Due Diligence to Make the Ship Seaworthy
  • 11. The History of the Carriers Liability
  • 12. The Scheme of Proof Under the Convention
  • 13. Proof That the Vessel Was Defective
  • 14. Due Diligence in General
  • 15. Due Diligence in Practice
  • 16. When Must Due Diligence Have Been Exercised?
  • 17. Liability for Independent Contractors.