Admiralty and Maritime Law

Admiralty and Maritime Law is a body of law that governs nautical issues and private maritime disputes. This area of law is inherently international because the majority of maritime activities take place in international waters.

Typical areas of maritime law include:

• Marine Commerce
• Maritime Navigation
• Maritime Pollution
• Seafarers Rights
• Transfer of Goods and Passengers

Changes may occur in this area of law. The information provided is brought to you as a public service, and is intended to help you better understand the law in general. It is not intended to be legal advice regarding your particular problem or substitute for the advice of a lawyer.