The Spirit of Maritime Law: Chinese Practice and Theory

Author: Guo Yu
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This book presents some research insights on fundamental issues in maritime law. It delves into discussions on the relationship between maritime law and civil law, international commercial law, the institutional specificity of maritime law, and whether the independence of maritime law will strengthen or weaken. The book cites the latest domestic and international research materials and analyzes some typical cases handled by China's maritime courts in recent years. It addresses common issues in current judicial practice, such as how international treaties and conventions are applied in maritime cases, how general provisions of civil law can be invoked in maritime cases, and whether ships can be held liable as independent legal entities.