SHIPPING LAW BY ROBERT GRIME

It has been quite a long time since the first edition of this book was published. Therefore, the author can confidently state that all the most valuable and constructive criticisms from the initial edition have been incorporated. He feels secure in this claim, as he believes no one will remember the previous shortcomings.

The goal remains unchanged: to present a challenging, complex, yet fascinating area of law in an accessible manner. It is hoped that this approach will benefit both lawyers without specialized expertise who wish to take first steps toward learning, and non-legal practitioners involved in shipping who can gain insight into what lawyers are doing in this field. In addition to updating the content, several sections have been expanded. Notably, Chapter 10 on Marine Insurance—which was embarrassingly brief in the first edition—is now the longest chapter.

This expansion was directly influenced by positive feedback received earlier. The initial chapters have also been reorganized considerably to include discussions on the interaction between international conventions and local laws, as well as the roles of international organizations and national governments. The format remains consistent: footnotes are deliberately avoided, but relevant cases are included within the text as illustrative examples.