Extension of Protocol to raise limits of liability for maritime claims.

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A decision made (25/05/2007) regarding: Extension of Protocol to raise limits of liability for maritime claims.

Subject:	Extension of Protocol to raise limits of liability for maritime claims
Decision Reference:	MD-E-2007-0105		Exempt clause(s):	None
Type of Report: (oral or written)	written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	e-mail		Report File ref:	LL\Reg\ML\SL2002
Written report – Title	Extension of the 1996 Protocol to the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (LLMC)
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Piers Baker – Maritime Compliance Manager
Decision: The Assistant Minister requested the Law Draftsman to proceed with draft Regulations under the Shipping (Jersey) Law 2002 that will give effect to the Protocol and the new limits of liability.
Reason(s) for decision: The United Kingdom has previously ratified the Convention on behalf of the Island and the Insular Authorities have requested the UK to extend the Protocol to Jersey. Provision for these Regulations has been made in the Shipping (Jersey) Law 2002 and they are necessary to give effect to the Protocol. Without the Protocol the limits to liability will remain artificially low within Jersey’s jurisdiction.
Action required: Following the Ministerial Decision, the Maritime Compliance Manager will request the Law Draftsman to proceed. There are no new financial or human resources issues arising.
Signature: Deputy A.J.H.Maclean (Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision: 25 May 2007