Admiralty & Maritime Law

Covers Alaska injury and accident law, including car accidents, maritime law and product liability law.

This blawg is "for those who are interested in boating, shipping and marine safety. Marine news and sea stories will be posted. Issues regarding port security, boating accidents, torts, legislation, maritime and admiralty law will be explored. Maritime art, photos, books and history will be discussed. Marine environmental issues will be highlighted. If you love the water and boats, explore with us."

Blog offers news updates and analysis of legal issues related to the BP Oil Spill. Numerous PDFs are available, including forms for making claims.

The blawg carries news and commentary regarding the cruise industry. Issues covered include passenger and crew member rights, and sexual assault of women and children on cruise ships. The blawg also features a monthly award called the "Worst Cruise Line in the World."

Cruise Ship Law Blog is "dedicated to cruise passenger and crew safety, seafarer conditions, maritime law and all types of injuries at sea."

Blog discusses cases dealing with the purchase, posession, import, export and smuggling of cultural artifacts, both in the United States and internationally. Recent entries include: "Seizure of Mexican Figurine Prompts Question of CBP's Legal Authority" and "US Claims SLAM Lacks Legal Standing—Asserts That Mummy Mask is Illegal Contraband —Discovery Reveals More Information."

A resource with insight, observations about new laws and regulations impacting the maritime environment, emphasizing Hawaii and Oceania.

"This blog follows, analyzes and comments on recent developments and the laws and regulations enforced by the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection and other governmental agencies that affect the import of your products." Recent entries include "Understanding the Complexities of Customs Regulations for Herbal and Dietary Supplements," "What Every Corporate Counsel/Corporate Officer Should 'Know'" and "CBP is a Triple Threat when Dealing with Trademark Violations."

Covers offshore injuries involving fishing vessels.

"This blog features current legal information and analysis concerning cruise ship passengers' injuries, crew member lawsuits and boat owner insurance claims."

"The blog follows the general subject of migration by sea from Africa to or towards Europe and other significant maritime migration routes which end in the European Union, such as Turkey to Greece and Albania to Italy. The blog focuses on the subjects of maritime immigration enforcement, rescue at sea, and refugee and migrant rights and protections. Significant maritime migration events elsewhere in the world are noted from time to time."

"The principal topics of discussion involve maritime law, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and the Defense Base Act."

Blog discusses offshore energy law, policy, and development. Recent entries include "Japan and the Resilience of Wind Power" and "Offshore Wind: An Argument for Aesthetics."

News and information about U.S. maritime law.