Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Jun 2025

Exam Question

(a) What is LLMC and what is its purpose? Which are the two heads of claims for which limitation is stated in this Convention? Who can limit liability under this convention?

(b) Explain the terms: Plaintiff, Defendant, Privity and Unlimited liability.

Reference Answer

### (a) International Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (LLMC)
#### Definition and Purpose of LLMC
The **LLMC (International Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims), 1976, as amended by the 1996 Protocol**, is a key international treaty established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
**Purpose:**

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