Maritime Law 
Maritime law changes would have prevented jetski death – coroner – New Zealand Herald
Rotorua teenager Bishop Thompson would be alive today if recommended changes to maritime law been implemented after a young girl died while waterskiing in 2009, a coroner has found. Bishop, 17, died after he was hit by jetski in Lake … Continue reading
Law changes would have saved teen – Stuff
A coroner has renewed his call for sweeping changes to maritime law, including requiring anyone operating a powered boat or jet ski to have a licence and registration, as they would a motor vehicle. The recommendations were made by Bay … Continue reading
Ryan Eslinger of Jacksonville, Florida named Proctor in Admiralty – YAHOO!
On May 6, 2012, the Committee on Proctor Admissions and the Board of Directors of the Maritime Law Association of the United States advised Ryan Eslinger that he had been unanimously approved as a Proctor in Admiralty. The Proctor designation … Continue reading
Fisherman sues cruise line after ship failed to rescue him – The Guardian
No information on any progress was forthcoming from the department. Under maritime law all vessels at sea have a duty to render assistance. The UN convention of the law of the sea and the safety of life at sea (Solas) … Continue reading
Iran, IAEA Talks Begin – Global Security
Talks between Iranian authorities and U.N. nuclear agency officials have started in Vienna, as a major U.S. newspaper reports that Iran has repeatedly violated maritime law in a bid to sidestep international sanctions imposed due to its controversial nuclear program.
Time for a New Speaker? – Huffington Post
Maritime law invests dictatorial powers, without limit, to the captain of each and every ship at sea. Thousands of years of nautical experience have demonstrated that the safety of crew, cargo and passengers is best protected when a single individual … Continue reading
Government Vessel Panther to Sail for Warmer Waters – isleofman.com
and have decided that the Custom’s patrol vessel Panther is surplus to the requirements of the Isle of Man’s future maritime law enforcement strategy. Treasury Minister Eddie Teare MHK today announced that the vessel will be donated to the Government … Continue reading
CSG-1 Makes History in Oceania Maritime Security Initiative – Global Security
… transiting the region to increase the U.S. Coast Guard’s maritime domain awareness (MDA), ultimately supporting its maritime law enforcement operations in Oceania. The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for patrolling the waters around the numerous …
Nigeria: Ajumogobia Urges FG to Develop Transport Sector – AllAfrica.com
Ajumogobia commended the author for dedicating the book to the Late Justice Babatunde Belgore, a former Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and former President of Nigerian Maritime Law Association. The former minister said that the book would contribute … Continue reading
Pentagon chief calls for Senate to ratify law of sea treaty – Raw Story
WASHINGTON — US defense chiefs appealed Wednesday for lawmakers to ratify the UN convention on the law of sea, saying the country was at a disadvantage because of the Senate’s refusal to back the accord. The UN convention governing maritime … Continue reading
