The legal principle of respondeat superior holds an employer liable for the negligence of its employees while they are acting within the scope of their employment.

A shipowner owes its passengers a duty to provide a seaworthy vessel, which means that the vessel must be in a condition that is reasonably fit for its intended purpose.

A shipowner owes its crew members a duty to provide a seaworthy vessel, which means that the vessel must be in a condition that is reasonably fit for its intended purpose.

A shipowner owes other vessels a duty to avoid collisions, to obey the rules of the road, and to use due care and diligence.

The legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a collision between two vessels is negligence.

The legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a cargo fire is strict liability.

The legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a passenger's injury is negligence.

The legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a crew member's injury is negligence.

The legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a third party's negligence is negligence.

The legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by an act of God is force majeure.

The legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a passenger's contributory negligence is contributory negligence.

The legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a crew member's contributory negligence is contributory negligence.

The legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a third party's contributory negligence is contributory negligence.

The legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a passenger's assumption of risk is assumption of risk.

The legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a crew member's assumption of risk is assumption of risk.