# Maritime Law **URL:** https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/shorebased/maritime-law/52.md [Latest](https://forum.gcaptain.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.gcaptain.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.gcaptain.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Maritime Law category](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/about-the-maritime-law-category/58)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/about-the-maritime-law-category/58 "2017-02-18T12:41:57Z")
Maritime law and admiralty. Jones Act, LHWCA, general average, maritime liens, and legal disputes at sea. --- ## [Assaulting the Master](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/assaulting-the-master/49926)
**Author:** [@ShooterMcGavin](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ShooterMcGavin)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2019, 6:38am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/assaulting-the-master/49926 "2019-05-17T06:38:59Z")
On a vessel recently we found that the company stamped into the front of their logbook a stern warning that “Assaulting the Master or any Officer is punishable by 4 years in federal prison - without exception.” I have he… --- ## [Drydock and Shipyard without SMS implemented](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/drydock-and-shipyard-without-sms-implemented/69823)
**Author:** [@bakunet](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/bakunet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/drydock-and-shipyard-without-sms-implemented/69823 "2024-06-17T23:18:01Z")
Hi everyone! How post cold laid-up vessel with at the shipyard and dry dock can manage QHSE without implemented SMS? Is it based on shipyard’s procedures then? How to deal with situation like this? NOTE: Vessel before f… --- ## [Maritime Specialized Tax Certified Public Accountant](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/maritime-specialized-tax-certified-public-accountant/68622)
**Author:** [@TheMudSuck](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/TheMudSuck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/maritime-specialized-tax-certified-public-accountant/68622 "2024-02-27T19:45:56Z")
Hello, I was wondering If any of you know a good maritime CPA who specializes in assisting mariners. I have gone to H&R Block in the past, but it always ends up with me explaining my job and living situation. I created … --- ## [A guide to sustainable regulations - EEXI and the CII Compliance](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/a-guide-to-sustainable-regulations-eexi-and-the-cii-compliance/67302)
**Author:** [@Dwiti](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Dwiti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/a-guide-to-sustainable-regulations-eexi-and-the-cii-compliance/67302 "2023-11-14T10:36:18Z")
Two of the IMO’s new carbon emission targets in the shipping industry are a 40% reduction by 2030 and a 70% reduction by 2050, each compared to 2008. Emissions in international trade must also see a 50% reduction by 2050… --- ## [Jones act](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/jones-act/66417)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_da\_Sailorman](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Ricky_da_Sailorman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/jones-act/66417 "2023-06-22T15:50:56Z")
Does anyone know where I can find the literature spelled out in the Jones Act concerning injuries/illnesses aboard vessels. I keep finding pages online of people explaining what is said, however I want the black and whit… --- ## [OUI and Immediate Threat Question](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/oui-and-immediate-threat-question/61593)
**Author:** [@Raist](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Raist)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/oui-and-immediate-threat-question/61593 "2021-12-05T20:03:48Z")
Duplicate posting. --- ## [General Average question](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/general-average-question/60217)
**Author:** [@Gorlash](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Gorlash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/general-average-question/60217 "2021-08-03T15:17:21Z")
I’m curious about one aspect of General Average implementation… What happens if a customer decides not to pick up their container(s) from a ship where GA has been declared, either because they cannot afford it, or no lo… --- ## [Restrictions on Shipboard Incinerator Use](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/restrictions-on-shipboard-incinerator-use/49204)
**Author:** [@Kennebec\_Captain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Kennebec_Captain)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2018, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/restrictions-on-shipboard-incinerator-use/49204 "2018-09-15T12:27:05Z")
My understanding is the incinerator can not legally be used to burn solid waste without proper approval. We only burn oil waste and we’ve had a couple PSC inspectors ask to see the approval paper work and have no problem… --- ## [Weaponizing Life-Saving Gear](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/weaponizing-life-saving-gear/56375)
**Author:** [@Emrobu](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Emrobu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/weaponizing-life-saving-gear/56375 "2020-11-11T00:14:10Z")
And forgetting duty and decency. --- ## [Cruise lines face class action suits](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-lines-face-class-action-suits/55208)
**Author:** [@Lee\_Shore](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Lee_Shore)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cruise-lines-face-class-action-suits/55208 "2020-04-30T10:08:02Z")
--- ## [Self defence weapons on board](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/self-defence-weapons-on-board/2667)
**Author:** [@jolly](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/jolly)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/self-defence-weapons-on-board/2667 "2020-03-26T18:52:05Z")
Further to recent disussions, and lastest news where Somali Pirats threaten to take lives of captured seafarers if Spain does not release those pirates in custody, which means that they are bringing the game on next leve… --- ## [Maritime Law](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/maritime-law/52475)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/maritime-law/52475 "2019-08-23T12:58:52Z")
Maritime court cases doesn’t normally involve sex, lies and videotapes, but there are exceptions: Maybe not so surprising in the present world of “me too”, alternative facts and fake news. --- ## [Working Abroad](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/working-abroad/1339)
**Author:** [@Jones\_Act](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Jones_Act)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2009, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/working-abroad/1339 "2009-03-30T02:45:41Z")
Our firm got hired by a guy today that is a citizen of the United States (Texas); he got hurt working in the Port of Singapore; his actual employer was a wholly owned subsidiary of a large corporation that is into oilfie… --- ## [Bar Associations attack Jones Act](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/bar-associations-attack-jones-act/48907)
**Author:** [@LI\_Domer](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/LI_Domer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 2:13am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/bar-associations-attack-jones-act/48907 "2018-08-15T02:13:28Z")
Renewed attacks on Jones Act. --- ## [.....nmc](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/nmc/48258)
**Author:** [@MikeBrasher](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/MikeBrasher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/nmc/48258 "2018-06-02T19:33:38Z")
I just completed --- ## [Drunks Operating](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/drunks-operating/46904)
**Author:** [@dkochis](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/dkochis)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/drunks-operating/46904 "2018-04-15T17:20:19Z")
So I was let go. Because I reported. That somebody was drinking. And operating A vessel. They said I opened A can of worms. There sending me my check… This is not rite. They didn’t do any screen. Or any kind of test. --- ## [SAR in international waters](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/sar-in-international-waters/47440)
**Author:** [@SARmate](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/SARmate)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2018, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/sar-in-international-waters/47440 "2018-03-01T08:23:19Z")
Question: Scenario: I am an on-site SAR Commander conducting rescue in international waters. Can I legally refuse participation or prevent other vessel from conducting a rescue? --- ## [Eurasian Dream](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/eurasian-dream/47387)
**Author:** [@Emrobu](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Emrobu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/eurasian-dream/47387 "2018-02-23T15:14:18Z")
I’m doing a report for school. I got assigned ISM code. I picked the case of the Eurasian Dream, a pure car carrier that caught fire in July of 1998 in UAE. I’m sorta taken aback, and sorta like… yeah-shit-whatcha-gonna-… --- ## [Seafarers access to Marine facilities](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/seafarers-access-to-marine-facilities/46531)
**Author:** [@SaltyDog67](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/SaltyDog67)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2017, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/seafarers-access-to-marine-facilities/46531 "2017-11-13T17:29:58Z")
How do you report a facility that charges for access to your vessel ie crew changes,shopping,and shore leave? There are several facilities in TX and LA that are charging exorbitant fees from third party providers to “es… --- ## [Maritime Law school degrees?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/maritime-law-school-degrees/15589)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Fontaino](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Frank_Fontaino)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 10:21am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/maritime-law-school-degrees/15589 "2015-12-30T10:21:24Z")
I am currently a student at The State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College. After graduation I would like to go to law school and eventually practice maritime/admiralty law. I was wondering what are some good m… --- ## [Mmc convictions statement help!](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mmc-convictions-statement-help/14841)
**Author:** [@anthonypiceno](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/anthonypiceno)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2015, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mmc-convictions-statement-help/14841 "2015-06-01T09:41:26Z")
so ive put together my mmd/mmc application and everything is looking good, but i just have one question regarding my conviction statement. i know all of my convictions and can describe them no problem. but what i cant re… --- ## [Mmd convictions question](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mmd-convictions-question/14842)
**Author:** [@anthonypiceno](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/anthonypiceno)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2015, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/mmd-convictions-question/14842 "2015-06-01T09:40:14Z")
i am applying for my merchant mariners document and have my application completed. all thats left is the signed conviction statement. i can remember all of my convictions, just not the exact date.all of which are misdeme… --- ## [Why is the oil industry giving millions to the NRA?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/why-is-the-oil-industry-giving-millions-to-the-nra/12566)
**Author:** [@seacomber](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/seacomber)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2014, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/why-is-the-oil-industry-giving-millions-to-the-nra/12566 "2014-04-30T00:16:01Z")
\[FONT=inherit\]\[I\]Why Is The Oil Industry Giving Millions To The NRA?\[/I\]" Western States Petroleum Association has been pushing hard to let the State of California allow more fracking and oil development offshore. I thou… --- ## [Navy weighs in on the jones act](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/navy-weighs-in-on-the-jones-act/12540)
**Author:** [@seacomber](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/seacomber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2014, 8:13am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/navy-weighs-in-on-the-jones-act/12540 "2014-04-23T08:13:56Z")
\[\]US Navy - Who Needs The Jones Act? \[RIGHT\] \[/RIGHT\] April 21, 2014 - There have been many efforts made to repeal or replace the Jones Act in recent years. Foreign interests in the American shipping industry have been… --- ## [Question on Cruise Ships and Door Coamings](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/question-on-cruise-ships-and-door-coamings/9433)
**Author:** [@AlexSmith](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/AlexSmith)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2013, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/question-on-cruise-ships-and-door-coamings/9433 "2013-02-18T09:04:35Z")
According to ICLL its required to have a coaming around any doors leading from a superstructure to the outside deck. My question (as I am unfamiliar with maritime regulations and such) Is how are vessels that follow I… --- ## [Where do Captain's derive their authority](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/where-do-captains-derive-their-authority/7752)
**Author:** [@Elvis](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Elvis)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2012, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/where-do-captains-derive-their-authority/7752 "2012-10-24T16:12:00Z")
....to enter into contract's on behalf of a of a vessel they are in command of? Thanks, Matt' --- ## [Marpol v](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/marpol-v/8598)
**Author:** [@BookMan](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/BookMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2012, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/marpol-v/8598 "2012-09-29T14:29:18Z")
Does anyone know if the new USCG Garbage Regulation Stickers are out yet to reflect the new Garbage Regulations that go into effect on 01 January 2013, I understand that the placards will change. Thank You. --- ## [CFR Downloads](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cfr-downloads/4648)
**Author:** [@CMA\_Decky](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/CMA_Decky)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 7:55am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cfr-downloads/4648 "2011-12-16T07:55:02Z")
Does anyone know a place online where I can download the CFR's or free? The GPO website has each part broken up into five or ten individual PDF's, making downloading the entire relevant CFR's impractical. --- ## [Captain's Rights Underway?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/captains-rights-underway/6039)
**Author:** [@SCarolinaCapt](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/SCarolinaCapt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2011, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/captains-rights-underway/6039 "2011-11-04T05:55:24Z")
So I'm not new to the forum but Ive been mostly a browser of the plethora of information, which has gotten me through many things in the years Ive been climbing the ranks. Back Drop: I'm a 23 captain, hawsepiping my … [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/shorebased/maritime-law/52.md?page=1)