Maritime Law Jones Act and what does it imply?
This article explores the doctrines and principles proclaimed by the Jones Act and the impact that this act has upon the maritime community.
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Maritime Law Torts - what is the definition and scope of tort?
Maritime law torts deal with wide ranging causes of action where aggrieved parties seek equitable remedies. The law of maritime to has evolved over …
Continue ReadingUnder Maritime Law what remedies are available to seamen?
There is no doubting that employment on sea going vessels can be hazardous. This articles touches upon remedies for seamen should they be injured …
Continue ReadingUnited Nations Law of the Sea Treaty
For centuries laws have been put in place to ensure the effective and safe management of those at sea. This article examines the development and …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Maritime Law in context of Cargo Contract Movements and Claims
With the majority of international cargo being transported by sea, this article provides a reflection upon the maritime laws that impact upon cargo …
Continue ReadingShip handling, heavy weather and normal conditions
A modern day ship has got all the hi-tech equipments necessary to operate it in any sort of weather, still ship handling is not an easy task. Learn a …
Continue ReadingShipping Piracy - Pirates in the Gulf of Eden
Marine life is full of variety and colour, talking both from the biological perspective as well as from a seaman’s view. But there are deadly …
Continue ReadingFlammability Graph - Application to Inert Gas Systems on Board Ships
The flammability triangle can serve as an immensely useful resource to plan safe cargo operations on board a ship, but merely seeing the flammability …
Continue ReadingYatch World - Types of Ships
If you still remember the days when you leant to spell A, B, C….Z and associated each alphabet with an object, most probably you were taught Y for …
Continue ReadingCareer for Navy - Job Description of a Navigating Officer
If you have watched the movie Titanic (I wonder who hasn’t) then you must have seen the command and authority that a Captain wields on board a vessel …
Continue ReadingCareers in Merchant Navy – Marine Engineers
Engineers are required on board ships to keep them running smoothly across the seven seas. Read this article to learn about various aspects of marine …
Continue ReadingMarine Job Profile – Marine Engineers and Navigating Officers
Marine profession is a very attractive and charming career even for those who are not much aware of the job profile of a mariner. So just learn what …
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