Time limits most commonly missed in relation to maritime law.
| Action | Time limit | Legislation | Extension availability |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Action
Claim for loss or damage of goods carried by sea |
Time limit
1 year from the date of delivery or the scheduled delivery date |
Legislation
Schedule 1, Article 3, Para 6, Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1991 (Cwlth) |
Extension availability
Can be extended by agreement between the parties |
|
Action
Compensation for oil pollution damage |
Time limit
3 years from the date of damage or 6 years from the date of the incident which causes the damage (where the incident consists of a series of occurrences, the six year period runs from date of first occurrence) |
Legislation
Schedule 1, Article VIII of International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, Protection of the Sea (Civil Liability) Act 1981 (Cwlth) |
Extension availability
No extension available |
