IMO - 436Ee - Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage at sea 1974

Critical Legal Resource for Maritime Passenger Transport Compliance
The Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea (1974) digital publication delivers the complete legal framework governing maritime passenger rights and carrier responsibilities. This 56-page digital edition provides immediate access to the convention's original text, conference acts, and the 2002 Protocol that modernized liability limits to 250,000 SDRs per passenger. Designed for maritime lawyers, ship operators, and regulatory authorities, this resource eliminates the need for physical document storage while ensuring compliance with international maritime law.

Secure Digital Format with Advanced Navigation Features
Published in January 2003, this digital edition utilizes IMO's proprietary EBK format, requiring the free IMO Bookshelf reader for Windows (Mac users need Boot Camp or Parallels Desktop). The file is locked to a single computer for copyright protection but offers full-text search, bookmarking, and annotation tools. Users can print up to 75% of the content daily, though PDF conversion is restricted. This format ensures maritime professionals can efficiently reference specific legal provisions during contract negotiations, incident investigations, or regulatory audits without compromising document security.

Multilingual Legal Reference for Global Maritime Operations
While this edition presents the English-language version of the Athens Convention, the publication is available in French, Spanish, and Arabic to support international maritime operations. The digital format's search functionality allows professionals to quickly locate specific articles, definitions, or liability provisions across the convention's 21 articles and three annexes. This accessibility is particularly valuable for multinational shipping companies, port authorities, and legal teams handling cross-border passenger claims or insurance disputes.

This digital publication contains the complete Athens Convention text, including the 1974 original and 2002 Protocol, in a 56-page EBK format file. Compatible with Windows via the IMO Bookshelf reader, the document is locked to a single computer and allows 75% daily printing while restricting PDF conversion. Published in January 2003, this English-language edition supports maritime professionals with full-text search and annotation capabilities.

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• This digital publication offers maritime professionals immediate access to the complete legal framework governing passenger transport by sea, eliminating physical storage needs while ensuring compliance with international regulations. The searchable format accelerates legal research, while the 75% printing allowance enables efficient document sharing. As the official IMO edition, it provides authoritative legal references for contract negotiations, incident investigations, and regulatory audits, with the 2002 Protocol's updated liability limits reflecting modern compensation standards.