Maritime Law

Clyde the pound dog is not a ship – Stuff

A Blenheim man who tried to use maritime law to prove he did not have to register his dog has failed in his bid to have A conviction overturned. Anthony David Hanna, 45, had been convicted of trespassing at the … Continue reading

Bladen County resident to testify before U.S. Senate on Camp Lejeune water problems – Fayetteville Observer

RALEIGH – A retired Marine who has led the fight to hold the military accountable … which is dedicated to marking the importance of freedom of information laws. Ensminger’s daughter died in 1985 at age 9 from a rare form … Continue reading

UN official stresses importance of ocean treaty in governing use of seas – UN News Centre

The Convention on the Law of the Sea that governs all aspects of ocean space, from delimitation of maritime boundaries, environmental regulations, scientific research, commerce and the settlement of international disputes involving marine issues …

Ridge Global Names Two New Members to Flag Bridge(TM) Team – YAHOO!

maritime industry associations and law firms. In addition to Peterman and Branigan, Flag Bridge members include: Admiral Tom Collins, 22nd Commandant of the USCG; Vice Admiral Jim Hull; former USCG Area Commander; Rear Admiral Norm Saunders …

Crime Trackers rides along with special border air unit – msnbc.com

TUCSON – It’s considered the world’s largest aviation and maritime law enforcement organization.  The Office of Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine is dedicated to interdicting and preventing acts of terrorism, and News 4 Tucson’s Lupita Murillo …

Naval Base Protesters Are Dangerously Naive – Digital Chosunilbo

According to UN maritime law, an EEZ stretches 200 nautical miles, or about 370 km, from each country’s territory. Although Ieo exists within the overlapping EEZs, there is no dispute over the fact that it lies inside Korean territorial waters.

S. Korea Disputes China’s Claim Over Ieodo Rocks – RTT News

Although an international maritime law stipulates that a submerged rock cannot be claimed as territory by any country, South Korea effectively controls Ieodo, which is closer to it than any other country. The issue has drawn public attention in South … Continue reading

Jonathan Benner, Former Federal Bar ‘Transportation Lawyer of the Year,’ Joins Thompson Coburn’s D.C. Office – Yahoo Finance

He will chair the firm’s Maritime Regulatory and Ports Practice and add significant … Tseng, 525 U.S. 155 (1999), involving the preemption of state law by the Warsaw Convention.  “The combined experience of Jonathan and Warren makes our …

18 Shipping Companies, Analysts, Financiers and Market Experts Participating at Capital Link’s 6th Annual Invest in International Shipping Forum in New York – msnbc.com

Analysts, senior executives from leading shipping companies, experts from law firms, commercial and investment banks, marine services firms, and other market experts will come together to share their valuable insight. Participating Shipping Company …

New Smithfield police chief has deep local roots – Daily Press

After six years as head of the VMRC, Bowman said he looks forward to returning to his law enforcement roots. Bowman spent 19 years with the state agency, beginning in 1992 when he joined as the Virginia Marine Police’s deputy … Continue reading