The owners of the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge are suing the company that built the vessel, alleging negligence.| Maryland Daily Record
The ocean is a vast, often unforgiving body of water that connects continents, facilitates trade, and offers recreation. However, it also has its own set of rules. For people who work or play on the water, the question of who enforces maritime law is not just a trivia question; it’s a matter of safety, rights, […] The post Who Enforces Maritime Laws? appeared first on .|
A version of this piece was originally featured by the U.S. Naval War College’s Stockton Center for International Law under the title, “Rudderless and Adrift: States’ Unwarranted Timidity Respecting Stateless Vessels.” By Andrew Norris Despite the fact that the oceans are extensively used for contraband smuggling, including narcotics, there is not a correspondingly robust legal … Continue reading Why Do Nations Voluntarily Limit Their Jurisdictional Reach Over Stateless Vessels?→| Center for International Maritime Security