Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 234)
Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 234), article 360
360. (1) Where by the fault of two or more vessels damage or
loss is caused to one or more of those vessels, their cargoes o r
freight, or to any property on board, the liability to make goo d the
damage or loss shall be in proportion to the degree in which ea ch
vessel was in fault:
Provided that if, having regard to all the circumstances of
the case, it is not possible to establish different degrees of fault, the
liability shall be apportioned equally.
(2) Nothing in this article shall operate so as to render any
vessel liable for any loss or dama ge to which her fault has not
contributed, or shall affect the liability of any person under a
contract of carriage or any contract, or shall be construed as
imposing any liability upon any person from which he is exempte d
by any contract or by any provision of law, or as affecting the right
of any person to limit his liability in the manner provided by law.
Damages for
personal injuries.
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