Maritime Law

Minister Urges Passage of Long-Stalled Maritime Law – thejakartaglobe.com

Be the first to write your opinion! The maritime affairs and fisheries minister vowed on Wednesday to push for the passage of a maritime law mired at the House of Representatives for eight years. Minister Sharif Cicip Sutardjo said the … Continue reading

House passes legislation for maritime and aviation security, plus grants – SecurityInfoWatch

… Nation’s maritime security by directing DHS components with maritime security responsibilities to improve cooperation and coordination with other Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies, support and enhance risk-based supply chain …

Chinese defense ministry vows to safeguard maritime rights – Manila Times

China pledges to protect maritime sovereignty A military presence may be set up … On the same day, June 21, Vietnam passed a law claiming sovereignty and jurisdiction over Xisha and Nansha islands. The islands are within Chinese territorial waters.

The Castle Shipboard Security Program Welcomes Aboard its New Online Instructors in Maritime Security and Defense – YAHOO!

Castle Shipboard Security Program’s instructors must have a background working in the maritime industry as well as an additional background in law enforcement or some other relevant tactical experience. They must also have demonstrated an aptitude for …

Hickey Law Firm, P.A. Files Suit on Behalf of Injured Vacationer Against Caribbean Resort – Emailwire

He is frequently called upon by major television outlets to comment on maritime law and cruise ship disasters, most recently appearing on Anderson Cooper 360 and Good Morning America. For more information, contact the Hickey Law Firm, P.A. at 800.215.7117 … Continue reading

Tensions rise as China offers blocks in waters offshore Vietnam – platts.com

The relationship turned particularly sour on June 21 when Vietnam’s National Assembly approved a maritime law claiming sovereignty and jurisdiction over the Paracel and Spratly islands in the South China Sea. While Vietnam said the law was merely a …

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors with Losses on Their Investment in General Maritime Corporation of Class – Bloomberg

The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors with Losses on Their Investment in General Maritime Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and the Deadline of August 27, 2012 to Seek a Lead Plaintiff Position Business Wire NEW YORK — … Continue reading

Ann Fenech gets ‘Best in Shipping and Maritime’ European law award – Times of Malta

Ann Fenech, head of the marine litigation department and managing partner of Fenech & Fenech Advocates has been awarded the “Best in Shipping and Maritime Award” at the Euromoney Legal Media Group “Europe Women in Business Law Awards 2012 …

Vietnam’s maritime claim provokes standoff with China – World Socialist Web Site

The Vietnamese Communist Party leadership formally included the islands, which China also claims, in a new maritime law approved by the country’s National Assembly last Thursday. The legislation requires that all foreign naval ships passing through the …

Verizon Joins Oil Industry to Support Obama on Sea Treaty – Bloomberg

and an industry group for U.S. energy companies have joined President Barack Obama’s administration in support of a global maritime accord. Ratifying the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea will provide certainty for U.S …