Merchant Ships' Seaworthiness

The seaworthiness of merchant ships plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of life and property and the prevention of marine pollution. The book is written to meet the needs of lawyers, maritime professionals and academics, to thoroughly explain the concept of seaworthiness and the relevant legal issues.

Auteur

Captain Pengfei Zhang has had a career within the maritime industry for more than 20 years, previously working as a master mariner, a maritime lawyer qualified in England and Wales and China, and senior executive for a major shipping group. He is a qualified solicitor and a Member of The Law Society (UK), the Chinese Bar Association and the Chinese Maritime Law Association. He has a PhD in international maritime studies and has published four books and more than 80 journal articles.

Xiankai Zhan graduated from Dalian Maritime University in 2005 and qualified as a 2nd Officer in 2007. He is a Member of the Chinese Maritime Law Association.