(1) When collision of ships takes place due to the faults of crewmen of both parties, each shipowner shall share the liability for damages in proportion to the relative seriousness of the faults of both parties. In such cases, when it is unable to judge the relative seriousness of such faults, the liability for damages shall be shared equally.
(2) In cases falling under paragraph (1), the shipowners of both parties shall be jointly and severally liable to compensate for death or bodily injury of a third party.[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 8581, Aug. 3, 2007]