What is admiralty and maritime law?
Admiralty and maritime law are specific areas of law that regulate accidents and injuries of sea crew and passengers on ships, yachts and recreational boats.
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What are my rights if I'm injured while on a cruise?
If you have been injured on a cruise ship, you have important legal rights. Common injuries on cruise ships include food poisoning, assault by crew members or other passengers, sexual …
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Are Finders Keepers Under the Sea? What You Need to Know About Finding Shipwrecked Treasures
It may seem like a tale of fiction, yet ordinary citizens and organized treasure hunters may discover the riches of underwater treasures. A simple day at sea can turn into an adventure when the remains of a ship wreck are discovered. However, before the discoverers claim the remains of the shipwreck as their own, it is important for the discoverers to understand their rights and …
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Will Pirates Pay a Price? Is Prosecution a Rule Threat for Today's Pirates?
In the late 17 th and early 18 th centuries the world made a concerted effort to end piracy and to allow lawful vessels to move freely among the world’s waterways. Their efforts were largely effective and the threat of pirate attacks decreased significantly. However, in recent years modern day pirates have emerged and are once again creating terror on the high seas. How Classic …
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