Maritime Law and Liability For Loss by Dangerous Goods
Maritime cargo often incorporates dangerous goods. This article explores the established liability when Dangerous goods are shipped by sea.
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Maritime Law in context of charter parties and its implications
The carriage of goods by sea is in the most, guided by Maritime Law and the principles of charter-parties. With international economic reliance placed …
Continue ReadingMaritime 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.
Continue ReadingMaritime 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 Readingwhat is the function and structure of the bedplate in Marine Diesel Engines?
A typical marine diesel engine of a normal sized ship easily resembles the appearance of building having several floors in height and a sufficient …
Continue ReadingHow to read the Plimsoll line of a ship and what to understand by load line markings
If you have seen a ship from a nearby distance, you will not miss the peculiar marks on the side of the ship which are known as load line marks. But …
Continue ReadingHow does a ship remain stable in the ocean?
It is very interesting to see a huge mass of metal float seamlessly on the surface of the ocean but do you really know the science behind the …
Continue ReadingHow often do i need to overhaul and inspect Inert Gas (IG) systems on board ships?
Prevention is better than cure and this applies to the Inert Gas system on board a ship as well. There are several components in the IG system which …
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