The Act also provides protection to ship-owners. For example, the liability of a ship-owner can be limited to certain maximum sums for certain losses, provided the incident giving rise to such claims has arisen without the actual fault or privity of the ship-owner. These claims may relate to loss of life, personal injury, or damage to property on land or water. The Act also confers the obligation on the ship owner to send his ship to sea in a seaworthy and safe condition.