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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Hidden Stories of the Sea: Steps to Take When You Uncover a Shipwreck
Whether you stumble upon a treasure while scuba diving or you seek to find an abandoned ship, the discovery of a shipwreck is exciting. The contents that are found are the remnants of an ocean journey that went wrong. If the vessel had long ago been abandoned by its owners then the law of finds may apply and the discoverers of the shipwreck may be entitled to its …
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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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