Athens Convention

The Athens Convention, formally known as the Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea, is an international treaty that outlines the liability of shipping companies for injuries or deaths of passengers traveling by sea. Established in 1974 and updated in 2002, it sets standards for compensation when incidents such as accidents or luggage loss occur during maritime travel. The convention aims to protect passengers by ensuring that they receive fair compensation and that shipping companies adhere to certain safety and service standards.