Maritime Law

On This Day in History – Calgary Herald

In 1812, the U.S. declared war on Britain following disputes over Maritime rights. It was the only major war … Anthony was found guilty by a judge in Canandaigua, N.Y., of breaking the law by casting a vote in the … Continue reading

Military star power endorses high seas treaty – Arlington Heights Daily Herald

In short, it preserves what we have and it gives us yet another tool to engage any nation that would threaten our maritime interests,” said … to deal with violations of international law that would limit access to international waters.

Graduate from Saint Leo, One of the Leading Universities in Florida, Expects Presidential Appointment – YAHOO!

The University is one of only 10 institutions nationwide to be approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for participation in its new Maritime Law Enforcement College Partnership Program. While the University offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programs …

Lawmaker Calls on Government to Tighten Maritime Security – thejakartaglobe.com

Hasanuddin said it’s time for the government to reformulate its maritime defense and security policies in a comprehensive and integrated manner. He cited the need for a clearer distribution of law enforcement authorities to reduce overlap. The government …

Canada: SCC To Determine Whether Provincial Workplace Safety Legislation Bars Negligence Claims For Deaths And Accidents At Sea – Mondaq

Section 44 purported to “take away the right of a worker to sue”, under s. 6 of the MLA, which was “the gateway into the federal system of maritime negligence law”. Section 44 trenched on the “core” of the federal … Continue reading

How to Help Somalia – Foreign Policy

An estimated one-third of world maritime trade passes through the waters off our … On multiple occasions, the United Nations has called upon Somali authorities to build solid law enforcement and security institutions to address the threat …

Entering the US orbit – Daily Pioneer

The theme of Union Minister for Defence AK Antony’s speech on maritime security summarised the Indian dilemma … expanse of Indian rights under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, while claiming that India’s behaviour had been … Continue reading

Royal, French leader’s ex, loses parliament race – MyFox Phoenix

Polling agencies say dissident Socialist Olivier Falorni defeated Royal in Sunday’s balloting in the western Charente-Maritime region as part of nationwide … to the U.S. as children and have since led law-abiding lives. The Obama administration will …

Accession to UN Law of the Sea seen to boost US stance in maritime disputes – gmanetwork.com

The commander of the United States military forces in the Pacific has urged the US Senate ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) so that the US would be in a “much stronger position to … Continue reading

Rumsfeld still opposes Law of Sea Treaty – Washington Times

“Competing claims in the maritime domain by some coastal states are becoming … Some senators fear it would yield U.S. sovereignty to international law, impose environmental pollution fees and burden U.S. companies with royalties for energy …