Maritime Law

State judge pondering Charleston cruise lawsuit – The State

“We say it is enough – two months of attachment a year.” Julius Hines, representing the cruise line, countered that under maritime law, the Fantasy is a vessel until it is permanently moored and no longer can be used to … Continue reading

Cyprus: Protection Of Cyprus Ships Against Piracy And Unlawful Acts: Private Maritime Security Services Legislation – Mondaq

… safety measures that the master and The Law has provisions dealing with security measures to be adopted by masters and operators of Cyprus Ships and the delegation of such measures to licensed private maritime security companies. Under the following … Continue reading

ASEAN, US Committed to Growth – Live Trading News

… in the region and underscored the importance to regional peace and stability of ensuring maritime safety, freedom of navigation, respect for international law, and unimpeded lawful commerce in the South China Sea. “The meeting expressed support for …

Palawan police stop smuggling of giant sea turtles – Global Nation

Colonel Rico Payungga, head of the PNP Maritime-Special Boat Unit based in southern Palawan … Marine turtles are classified as endangered and trading in them is banned by law in line with various  international agreements. Payungga said the turtles …

Maritime Domain Awareness For The Star-Spangled Sailabration – Yahoo Finance

a component of the Maritime Law Enforcement Information Network (MLEIN), coupled with the WAVcam imagery, gave us the technology to gain enhanced situational awareness, quickly identify vessels in distress, and provided strategic data to help …

Maritime Domain Awareness For The Star-Spangled Sailabration – Sacramento Bee

a component of the Maritime Law Enforcement Information Network (MLEIN), coupled with the WAVcam imagery, gave us the technology to gain enhanced situational awareness, quickly identify vessels in distress, and provided strategic data to help …

PCG hiring 500 personnel to boost maritime mission – Philippine Star Online

Aside from their traditional functions of maritime search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, maritime safety such as operating lighthouses, maritime environment protection and maritime security, the PCG has taken on additional responsibility.

Chinese FM meets Clinton in Cambodia – English Eastday

The US has no territorial claims in the region and will not “take sides in disputes about territorial or maritime boundaries”, Clinton told … respect for international law and unimpeded lawful commerce in the South China Sea”. But experts said … Continue reading

Press Releases: 2012 U.S. Engagement in the ASEAN Regional Forum – News Room America

ARF addresses this issue through annual meetings on maritime security and legal seminars on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Nonproliferation: The ARF is the premier regional venue for multilateral cooperation on nonproliferation issues …

Code of maritime conduct call over disputed islands – Irish Times

“All parties should clarify and pursue their territorial and maritime claims in accordance with international law,” Ms Clinton told a meeting of foreign ministers. “We now look to Asean and China to make meaningful progress toward finalising this code.