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Maritime / Admiralty
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Yacht Sales & Offshore Closings
Documentation of a vessel is a national form of registration.
Vessel Documentation & Registration
- Documentation of a vessel is a national form of registration.
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Maritime Personal Injuries and Boating Accidents
According to the 2008 Florida Boating Accident Statistical Report, Florida has the highest number of registered boating vessels in the United States.
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Cruise Ship Litigation
Modern cruise vessels are best viewed as floating hotels that transport their guests from exotic port
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The Death on the High Seas Act
When a seaman dies as a result of an employer’s negligence or because of an unseaworthy vessel, the worker’s family may file for benefits under the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA).
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Diving Accidents and Diving Laws
All aspects of Maritime activities have their own special laws and Scuba and free diving are no exception.
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Seaman’s Claims and The Jones Act
In 1920, the United States Congress passed the Jones Act which permitted a seamen injured in the course
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The Longshoreman and Harbor Workers Act
Modern cruise vessels are best viewed as floating hotels that transport their guests from exotic port to exotic port where the passengers stay a few hours for shopping
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Cargo Claims-Carriage of Good by Sea Act (COGSA)
The bulk of maritime commercial activity involves carriage of goods.
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Limitation of Liability Act
In 1851, the United States Congress enacted the Limitation of Liability Act.
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Maintenance and Cure
Maintenance and Cure are both ancient maritime remedies for seamen who are injured while in the service of a ship or vessel and are owed to them under the law.
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Boating Citations
During the Lobster Mini Season of July 28 through August 1, 2003, the FWC documented 109 resource citations
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Personal Watercraft Law
Each person operating, riding on, or being towed behind a personal watercraft must wear an approved non-inflatable
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Salvage
The concept of marine salvage has been recognized by the law since the times of Byzantine Empire.
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Admiralty Jurisdiction
Questions
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Maritime Articles
Articles
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Maritime Laws
Laws
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Photo Gallery and Maritime Disasters
Photo Gallery