Maritime Law

Maritime Law Liability for Losses Caused by Inherently Dangerous Goods Shipped By Sea

Maritime cargo often incorporates dangerous goods. This article explores the established liability when Dangerous goods are shipped by sea.

Emergency Situations on Ship : Oil Spills - II

Do you know how much oil can a ship discharge in sea water? and where? If not just read this this article where we will learn about the different ways and measures to control oil pollution from ships.

Marine Safety Management - What is ISM Code?

There are so many regulations that govern the shipping industry that sometimes it becomes tough for a ship to organize and follow all of them. With a need to improve the organizational structure of the regulations body ISM code was established.

Legal Speciality: Maritime Law

Are you interested in studying maritime law? The article will provide you with some of the best schools worldwide that can help you enter this competitive field.

Where Did the Phrase "Captain's Mast" Come From?

The "Captain's Mast" is a disciplinary event hailing from the age of sail where a ship's captain and other officers publicly shame and sentence sailors who have broken some rule in a manner severe enough to warrant public discipline but...

Summary of Panamanian Maritime Laws of 2008

The maritime laws of Panama, new in August 2008, aim at attracting new tonnage by giving huge discounts and at promoting safety with additional discounts for PSC safety over 24 months. They also created a new registry for lay-up.

Historical Significance of the Maritime Jones Act

The Maritime Jones Act has two main objectives. To protect the rights of the American seamen, to prevent them from working on substandard ships, to provide them a right to sue and ask compensation for injuries sustained while on work. The other is to...

Maritime (MARPOL) Law for Records Retention

This article is about all record retention of oil record book, cargo record book, and garbage record book as per the maritime regulations passed by MARPOL, a regulation under International Maritime Organization.

Facts about Somali Piracy

Piracy along the coast of Somalia has reached unprecedented levels. The international community has recognized the threat of piracy and, using all available legal means, is determined to stamp out the threat of piracy. In this article, see how this is...

Convention on the Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims

Maritime claims have long plagued both plaintiffs and defendants, especially on issues surrounding the limitation of liability. This article provides an insight into the Convention on the Limitation of liability for Maritime Claims.