船东责任限制制度的演变

The Historical Changes in the Limitation of Shipowners' Liability

本文从大陆法系、英美法系和国际公约三个方面论述了船东责任限制制度的演变,以使读者了解这一制度的起源、发展和现状,进而认识这一制度的性质、意义和作用。

This paper discusses the historical changes in the limitation ofshipowners' liability in terms of the continental law, the case law and the interna-tional convention. The origin, development and present condition of this system areintroduced to the readers in order to make them understand its nature, significanceand role.