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Jul 13, 2016 maritime law seafarers death benefits poea-sec solidary liability limited liability rule insurance

Maritime Law Shipowner Liability and Seafarers Death Benefits: Insurance and Solidary Obligations Explained

The Supreme Court clarifies shipowner liability, POEA-SEC death benefits, insurance proceeds, and solidary obligations in Phil-Nippon Kyoei v. Gudelosao.

Jul 4, 2002 maritime law charter party vicarious liability negligence civil code tort

Shipowner Liability for Captain's Negligence in Time Charters: San Miguel v. Heirs of Inguito

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a shipowner—not the charterer—is liable for a captain's negligence at sea.

Jun 11, 1997 maritime law seaworthiness insurance subrogation common carrier philippine law

Seaworthiness and Insurance Subrogation in Philippine Maritime Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on shipowner liability for unseaworthy vessels, insurer subrogation rights, and the limited liability rule.