Description
Marine salvage encompasses a diverse range of operations and processes that flow from rescuing ships, cargo or other property from danger and in so doing, protecting the environment. A diverse range of organisations and individuals play various parts. All of these players and processes operate within a complex framework of legal principles, conventions, forms and contracts.
In recent years, there have been many developments and changes in the working practices of salvors and in the law which governs them. It has become more important than ever for anyone involved, or potentially involved, in any aspect of salvage to have a solid and up-to-date understanding of the relevant legal principles that govern all parties in any salvage operation.
As a participant on this programme, you will be learning of the legal issues that can arise in salvage operations from a faculty of experienced legal practitioners with direct and current practical experience. Knowledge of these issues and the legal principles underpinning them will be invaluable to you, whether directly or indirectly involved in salvage or towage operations, as a salvor, shipowner or manager; or as a professional working in sectors such as insurance, surveying or investigation.
