Commercial Maritime Law

1. The provisions governing the limitation of liability of a vessel owner shall apply to the non-owner operator, charterer, maritime co-ownership manager, insurer, and persons rendering services directly related to the vessel's salvage operations. They shall also apply to the master, crew members, and other servants of the owner in connection with their work duties, provided that their liability per incident does not exceed the limits stipulated in the regulations. 2. If a claim is filed against the master, crew members, or other servants of the owner, they may limit their liability, even if the incident leading to the damage is due to a personal fault committed in their stated capacity. 3. Limitation of liability shall not be deemed an acknowledgment of liability. Chapter 2: The Master