the United States analysis of maritime regulation for the shipping industry in the United States. Contributors outline the national laws for the United States, treating the following topics: newbuilding contracts, ship registration and mortgages, limitation of liability in the United States, port state control, classification societies, collision, salvage, wreck removal and pollution, ship arrest, judicial sale of vessels, carriage of goods by sea and bills of lading, jurisdiction and dispute resolution and limitation periods for liability in the United States.
In Legislation Ice and Derelicts in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle VIII, Chapter 803 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating ice and derelicts are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle VIII, Chapter 803. It constitutes "prima facie" evidence […]
In Legislation Ocean Transportation Intermediaries in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle IV, Part A, Chapter 409 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating ocean transportation intermediaries are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle IV, Part A, Chapter 409. […]
In Legislation Effects of Deceased Seamen in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part G, Chapter 107 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating effects of deceased seamen are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part G, Chapter 107. It constitutes […]
In Legislation Commercial Instruments in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle III, Chapter 313, Subchapter II The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating commercial instruments are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle III, Chapter 313, Subchapter II. It […]
In Legislation State Boating Safety Programs in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part I The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating state boating safety programs are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part I. It constitutes "prima […]
In Legislation Abandonment of Barges in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part B, Chapter 47 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating abandonment of barges are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part B, Chapter 47. It constitutes "prima […]
In Legislation Essential Vessels Affected by Neutrality Act in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle V, Part E, Chapter 565 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating essential vessels affected by neutrality act are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle V, Part […]
In Legislation Restrictions and Penalties in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle V, Part G The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating restrictions and penalties are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle V, Part G. It constitutes "prima facie" […]
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In Legislation Prohibitions and Penalties in the U.S. Code: Title 37, Chapter 15 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating prohibitions and penalties are compiled in the United States Code under Title 37, Chapter 15. It constitutes "prima facie" evidence of statutes […]
In Legislation United States Merchant Marine Academy in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle V, Part B, Chapter 513 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating united states merchant marine academy are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle V, Part B, Chapter […]
In Legislation General Liability Provisions in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle III, Chapter 301 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating general liability provisions are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle III, Chapter 301. It constitutes "prima […]
In Legislation Merchant Seamen Licenses, Certificates, and Documents in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part E The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating merchant seamen licenses, certificates, and documents are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle […]
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In Legislation Merchant Seamen Protection and Relief in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part G The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating merchant seamen protection and relief are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part G. It constitutes […]
In Legislation Policy, Studies, and Reports in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle V, Part A, Chapter 501 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating policy, studies, and reports are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle V, Part A, Chapter 501. It constitutes […]
In Legislation Emergency Acquisition of Vessels in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle V, Part E, Chapter 563 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating emergency acquisition of vessels are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle V, Part E, Chapter 563. It […]
In Legislation Financial Assistance Programs in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle V, Part C The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating financial assistance programs are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle V, Part C. It constitutes "prima facie" […]
In Legislation Short Sea Transportation in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle V, Part D, Chapter 556 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating short sea transportation are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle V, Part D, Chapter 556. It constitutes […]
War Risk Insurance in the United States Introduction to War Risk Insurance The purpose of War Risk Insurance is to provide a broad appreciation of the War Risk Insurance legal topic. Select from the list of U.S. legal topics for information (other than War Risk Insurance). Resources Further […]
In Legislation Load Lines in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part C, Chapter 51 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating load lines are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part C, Chapter 51. It constitutes "prima facie" evidence of […]
In Legislation Numbering Undocumented Vessels in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part H, Chapter 123 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating numbering undocumented vessels are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part H, Chapter 123. It […]
In Legislation Wrecks and Salvage in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle VIII, Chapter 801 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating wrecks and salvage are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle VIII, Chapter 801. It constitutes "prima facie" […]
In Legislation Liability of Water Carriers in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle III, Chapter 307 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating liability of water carriers are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle III, Chapter 307. It constitutes "prima […]
In Legislation Coastwise Trade in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle V, Part D, Chapter 551 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating coastwise trade are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle V, Part D, Chapter 551. It constitutes "prima facie" […]
Finding the law: Government Owned Merchant Vessels in the U.S. Code A collection of general and permanent Laws relating to government owned merchant vessels, passed by the United States Congress, are organized by subject matter arrangements in the United States Code (U.S.C.; this label […]
In Legislation General Procedures for Licensing, Certification, and Documentation in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part E, Chapter 75 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating general procedures for licensing, certification, and documentation are compiled in the United […]
In Legislation Promotional Programs in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle V, Part D The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating promotional programs are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle V, Part D. It constitutes "prima facie" evidence of […]
In Legislation Merchant Mariner Benefits in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part G, Chapter 112 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating merchant mariner benefits are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part G, Chapter 112. It constitutes […]
In Legislation Small Vessel Manning in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part F, Chapter 89 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating small vessel manning are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part F, Chapter 89. It constitutes "prima […]
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In Legislation Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part B, Chapter 45 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating uninspected commercial fishing industry vessels are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle […]
In Legislation Discriminating Duties and Reciprocal Privileges in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle VI, Chapter 605 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating discriminating duties and reciprocal privileges are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle VI, […]
In Legislation Carriage of Passengers in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part B, Chapter 35 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating carriage of passengers are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part B, Chapter 35. It constitutes "prima […]
In Legislation Load Lines of Vessels in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part C The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating load lines of vessels are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part C. It constitutes "prima facie" evidence of […]
In Legislation Safe Containers for International Cargo in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle VIII, Chapter 805 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating safe containers for international cargo are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle VIII, Chapter 805. It […]
In Legislation Simplified System in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part J, Chapter 145, Subchapter III The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating simplified system are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part J, Chapter 145, Subchapter III. It […]
In Legislation Merchant Mariners' Documents in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part E, Chapter 73 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating merchant mariners' documents are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part E, Chapter 73. It […]
Penalties in the United States Find more information on Penalties in relation to the Anti-boycott Laws in the legal Encyclopedias. Penalties and the International Trade Law Crimes and Penalties and Corporate Law This section provides basic coverage of Crimes and Penalties in relation to U.S. […]
In Legislation Coastwise Voyages in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part G, Chapter 105 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating coastwise voyages are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part G, Chapter 105. It constitutes "prima […]
In Legislation Manning of Vessels in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part F The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating manning of vessels are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part F. It constitutes "prima facie" evidence of statutes […]
In Legislation Licenses and Certificates of Registry in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part E, Chapter 71 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating licenses and certificates of registry are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part E, Chapter […]
In Legislation Investigating Marine Casualties in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part D, Chapter 63 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating investigating marine casualties are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part D, Chapter 63. It […]
In Legislation Endorsements and Special Documentation in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part H, Chapter 121, Subchapter II The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating endorsements and special documentation are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, […]
In Legislation Clearance, Tonnage Taxes, and Duties in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle VI The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating clearance, tonnage taxes, and duties are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle VI. It constitutes "prima facie" […]
Licensing in the United States Licensing in the International Business Landscape Definition of Licensing in the context of U.S. international business and public trade policy: Occurs when a firm (the licensor) licenses the right to produce its product, use its production processes, or use […]
In Legislation Vessel Identification System in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part H, Chapter 125 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating vessel identification system are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part H, Chapter 125. It […]
In Legislation Formal Systems in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part J, Chapter 145, Subchapter II The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating formal systems are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part J, Chapter 145, Subchapter II. It […]
In Legislation Official Logbooks in the U.S. Code: Title 46, Subtitle II, Part G, Chapter 113 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating official logbooks are compiled in the United States Code under Title 46, Subtitle II, Part G, Chapter 113. It constitutes "prima […]
Agreements in the United States Introduction to Agreements The purpose of Agreements is to provide a broad appreciation of the Agreements legal topic. Select from the list of U.S. legal topics for information (other than Agreements). Agreements (Franchises) This section introduces, discusses […]