Duty of care during crane operations
Kiel Regional Court emphasizes due diligence obligations in crane operations – responsibility for crane marks In our region, yachts are typically lifted by crane twice a year. A recent ruling by the Kiel Regional Court highlights the importance of considering the legal aspects of yacht lifting: The court upheld the liability of a yacht service […]
Fines for using outdated nautical charts are unlawful
As part of the “Maritime Safety Days,” targeted inspections of recreational boats were carried out along the coasts throughout the country in recent weeks. One of the main focuses of the inspections was, quite unexpectedly, whether up-to-date paper nautical charts were being carried on board. If these were missing, fines of €100-200 were issued. We […]