COLLISION IN MARITIME LAW (A Comprehensive Study on the Law of Ship Collisions) 1. Introduction With the development of maritime transportation, ship collisions at sea (“collisions”) have come to bear serious consequences both in terms of property and human life. For this reason, the issue of collision has been subjected to special regulations within maritime […]
1. Introduction Seafarers—including captains, officers, deckhands, engineers, stewards, and other ship personnel—form the essential labor force behind maritime commerce. Given the harsh working conditions, prolonged periods at sea, and international legal regimes, disputes often arise concerning wages, occupational safety, termination entitlements, and damages resulting from navigational or operational errors by the captain or crew. This […]
1. Introduction Maritime transport is one of the backbone methods of international trade. Preferred for its ability to move large volumes of high-value goods economically and efficiently, it also brings legal risks and a high potential for disputes. In particular, situations involving cargo damage, short delivery, or non-delivery often give rise to disputes between the […]