Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

421.   Calculation of limits of liability

The limits of liability for claims other than those provided for in section 422, shall be calculated as follows—

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    (a)     in respect of claims for loss of life or personal injury—

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      (i)     333,000 units of account for a ship with a tonnage not exceeding 500 tons,

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      (ii)     for a ship with a tonnage in excess of 500 tons the following amount in addition to the amount mentioned in subparagraph (i)—

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        (A)     for each ton from 501 to 3,000 tons, 500 units of account;

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        (B)     for each ton from 3,001 tons to 30,000 tons, 333 units of account;

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        (C)     for each ton from 30,001 to 70,000 tons, 250 units of account; and

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        (D)     for each ton in excess of 70,000 tons, 167 units of account;

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    (b)     in respect of any other claim—

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      (i)     167,000 units of account for a ship with a tonnage not exceeding 500 tons;

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      (ii)     for a ship with a tonnage in excess of 500 tons the following amount in addition to the amount mentioned in subparagraph (i)—

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        (A)     for each ton from 501 to 30,000 tons, 167 units of account;

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        (B)     for each ton from 30,001 to 70,000 tons, 125 units of account; and

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        (C)     for each ton in excess of 70,000 tons, 83 units of account.