A number of other considerations have to be taken into account.
- The destination of ship
- class of ship,
- place of departure and
- even the type of cargo are all considerations.
For example, a ship that is seaworthy off the Atlantic Coast may not be seaworthy for a departure from Alaska.
Seaworthiness, is an important concept in Maritime Law, its effect is not limited to one area of the shipping industry it affects
- Marine.
- Marine Insurance
- Marine Pollution,
- Carriage of Goods by Sea,
- Liability
This aspect of seaworthiness is not limited to the physical fitness of the vessel itself, i.e. that its body is clear of any damage or that its engine is functioning properly, but further extends to cover the vessel’s equipment, competency of the seamen, documentation and all other issues that might affect the fitness of the vessel and its efficiency to encounter the ordinary perils of the sea.