1. Insurance company: If the victim bought ship insurance or crew accident insurance before the accident, he can apply for compensation from the insurance company. Need to provide relevant certification materials, such as hospital certificate, alarm record, accident certificate, etc.
2. Shipping company: If the accident is caused by the fault of the shipping company, the victim can claim compensation from the shipping company. Need to provide relevant certification materials, such as hospital certificate, alarm record, accident certificate, etc.
3. Maritime department: If the accident is related to shipping, the victim can apply to the local maritime department for compensation. Need to provide relevant certification materials, such as hospital certificate, alarm record, accident certificate, etc.
4. Court: If negotiation fails, the victim can bring a lawsuit to the local court for compensation. Need to provide relevant evidence and proof materials, such as hospital certificate, alarm record, accident certificate, etc.
The information required for applying for compensation after a maritime accident is as follows:
1. Accident reports, investigation reports, on-site photos, videos and other evidence materials related to the accident.
2. Proof materials related to the loss, such as proof materials of the loss of ships, goods and equipment, proof materials of maintenance expenses, transportation expenses, rent, interest and other expenses.
3. Proof materials related to personal injury, such as medical reports, medical expenses, lost time and other related proof materials.
4. Proof materials related to insurance, such as insurance policy, notice of claim, insurance company's indemnity confirmation, etc.
5. Other relevant certification materials, such as relevant contracts, agreements and certificates.
To sum up, different countries and regions may have different maritime laws and regulations. It is suggested that victims should carefully understand relevant laws, regulations and procedures before applying for compensation, and consult relevant local departments and professional lawyers to ensure the effectiveness and legality of applying for compensation.
Legal basis:
Article 101 of the Special Maritime Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)
Where a shipowner, charterer, operator, salvor or insurer applies for limitation of liability for maritime claims according to law after a maritime accident, he may apply to the maritime court for the establishment of a limitation fund for maritime claims.
Where a ship causes oil pollution damage, the shipowner, liability insurer or other person providing financial guarantee shall set up a limitation fund for maritime claims for oil pollution damage to the maritime court in order to obtain the right of limitation of liability stipulated by law.
An application for the establishment of a liability limitation fund may be filed before prosecution or litigation, but it shall be filed before the judgment of first instance is made at the latest.