Chorley and Giles Shipping Law was originally published for students of commerce and employees in shipping offices and is now in its eighth edition.

Table of cases Table of statutes Legal disputes involving ships International law and ships Registration of ships Acquiring ownership Shipbuilding contracts Ship mortgages Liens Construction, maintenance Master and crew The contract of affreightment Rights and Duties of the parties to the contract of affreightment Preliminary voyage and loading The bill of lading The voyage General average Journey's end: discharge, delivery and payment The Hamburg rules The carriage of passengers Pilotage Harbour and ancillary services Collisions Limitation of shipowner' liability Towage Salvage Marine pollution Time bars The marine insurance market Principles of marine insurance The marine insurance contract Obligations of the parties Losses Further reading Appendices Index