Standard Club faces higher exposure after Australia court rejects liability cap on wreck claims

Australia's High Court ruled that wreck removal claims excluded under Australia's maritime reservations cannot be capped by reclassifying them as property damage.

Vipal Durge

May 18, 2026

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