Maritime law, also called admiralty law, is the law that applies to operating or using ocean-going ships.
This is in contrast to law-of-the-sea, which is about nation to nation obligations in international law.
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Is it legal to abandon an anchored boat for a swim?
Obviously, it is fine for passengers of a private boat to go swimming/diving/spearfishing.
But what about the case when the boat is anchored half a mile from the shore and everybody on board leaves for a swim, including the skipper?
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International enforcement of dirty ship "laws"
Apparently there are some "laws" that make it illegal to sail dirty ships in international waters. I read an article giving only the information that "Maritime laws prohibit stained tankers from navigating international waters." with no further…
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What is the meaning and the implications of Art. 27, GG (German Basic Law)?
What is the meaning and the implications of Art. 27, GG (German Basic Law)?
Alle deutschen Kauffahrteischiffe bilden eine einheitliche Handelsflotte.
I suspect it has something to do with maritime law, but I cannot find any explanations of its…
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Have there been any convictions for pleasure boaters for disobedience or mutiny?
International maritime law and as a consequence all known national maritime laws require that the crew of a ship obey the orders of the captain and his officers (at least as long as they relate to the safety or handling of the ship). This applies to…
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