In this well-established textbook, Simon Baughen expertly covers the whole spectrum of English shipping law, placing the highly specialised rules of shipping in a commercial context and relating them to the general principles of English contract and tort law. Students new to Shipping Law or from non-law backgrounds will find the accessible narrative particularly helpful, while the comprehensive overview of topics will ensure that the book is ably suited to course use. Fully updated throughout, this sixth edition provides an invaluable source of reference and will be of use to both students and to those in practice.