From Proposal to Rejection: The Controversial Revision of the York-Antwerp Rules in 2004

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The 2004 revision of the York-Antwerp Rules, aimed at modernizing maritime law, faced significant opposition from shipowners at the Comité Maritime International conference. Despite being adopted, the amendments were met with strong resistance, particularly from BIMCO, leading to a lack of acceptance within the industry. As a result, the original YAR 1994 continues to prevail, illustrating the complexities and challenges of reaching consensus on changes to established legal standards in maritime practice.