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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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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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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