This commentary covers the broad scope of private maritime law. In the aftermath of the comprehensive reform of German maritime law, the commentary offers detailed coverage of the Fifth Book of the HGB [German Commercial Code] along with many other standards, regulations, and private law provisions, such as those related to the liability of ship-owners.

Klaus Ramming, Rechtsanwalt, Kapitän und Dipl.-Ing. für Seeverkehr aus Hamburg.