(1) If the Reeder of several ships involved in a collision are obligated to compensate for damages, then the scope of compensation that a given Reeder is to pay will be determined by the degree of the fault or neglect of that Reeder in proportion to the fault or neglect of the other Reeder. If it is not possible to determine the degree of the respective faults or neglects, then the liability of all Reeder concerned will be apportioned equally.
(2) In derogation from subsection (1), the Reeder of several ships involved in a collision is liable jointly and severally for damages caused by death of or personal injury to a person on board. In their relation inter se, the scope of the compensation to be paid by each Reeder is determined in accordance with subsection (1).