Η ΕΥΘΥΝΗ ΤΟΥ ΘΑΛΑΣΣΙΟΥ ΜΕΤΑΦΟΡΕΑ ΕΜΠΟΡΕΥΜΑΤΩΝ ΣΤΟΥΣ ΚΑΝΟΝΕΣ ΡΟΤΕΡΝΤΑΜ, 2008

The liability of the sea carrier of goods under the Rotterdam Rules, 2008 Dr. Foteini D. Portokali Lawyer, PhD Maritime Law, LLM Commercial Law, Scholar of the State Scholarships Foundation (IKY) ISBN 978-960-622-791-2 Abstract: Thepresentstudyaddressesthe issueofthecarrier’s liabilityundertheRot- terdam Rules, 2008. The study is dealing with issues (also compared to the Hague/ Visby and the Hamburg Rules) such as the duties of the sea carrier, the legal founda- tion of his liability (eg. basis of liability, proof of absence of fault) and also the settle- ment of the claims in question, time for suit, and limitation of liability. Rotterdam Rules' (unofficial) translation in greek language by the author is annexed. COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a re- trievalsystem,ortransmitted, inany formorbyanymeans,withoutthepriorpermis- sion of NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A., or as expressly permitted by law or under the terms agreed with the appropriate reprographic rights organisation. Enquiries concerning reproductionwhichmaynotbecoveredbytheaboveshouldbeaddressedtoNOMI- KI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. at the address below. DISCLAIMER The content of this work is intended for information purposes only and should not be treated as legal advice.The publication is necessarily of a general nature; NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. makes no claim as to the comprehensiveness or accuracy of the information provided; Information is not offered for the purpose of providing indi- vidualized legal advice. Professional advice should therefore be sought before any action is undertaken based on this publication. Use of this work does not create an attorney-client or any other relationship between the user and NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. or the legal professionals contributing to this publication. 23 Mavromichali str. | 106 80 | Athens | Greece T +30 210 3678 800 | F +30 210 3678 819 www.nb.org | info@nb.org © 2019, NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. LawPublishers inEurope