Maritime Law L.I. Athanasiou Professor at the University of Athens (Law School) ISBN 978-960-654-012-7 Abstract: This unique title examines in depth from a modern perspective, including materialrecentdevelopments,thefollowing:generalintroductionofmaritimelaw,its historicroutes,sourcesandcorrelationwithotherfieldsofpublicandprivate law,the definitionofvesselandanalysisofallkindofships’mortgagesandliens;arrestofships, thenotionandcontentoftheexploitationofvessels,includingcharterpartiesandcar- riage of goods and passengers by sea; all limitation of liability and pollution regimes (LLMC,CLC,HNS,Bunker).Attheendauniquechapter isdevotedtoEUMaritimeLaw. The detailed analysis describes the pertinent law provisions, contained either in Greek Law or International Law conventions, as applied domestically and interna- tionally,aswellastheirapplicationbythecourts inallmajor jurisdictions (UK,France, USA, EU, inter alia). This book serves as an important reference for lawyers, academ- ics, and a host of shipping professionals. COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. No part of this publicationmay be reproduced, stored in a retriev- al system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permis- sion of NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A., or as expressly permitted by law or under the terms agreed with the appropriate reprographic rights organization. Enquiries concerning reproduction which may not be covered by the above should be addressed to NO- MIKI 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, the author and the contributors make no claim as to the comprehen- siveness or accuracy of the information provided; Information is not offered for the purpose of providing individualized legal advice. Professional advice should there- fore 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, or the author, or the rest of contributors. 23 Mavromichali str. | 106 80 | Athens | Greece T +30 210 3678 800 | F +30 210 3678 819 www.nb.org | info@nb.org © 2020, NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. LawPublishers inEurope