If you’ve landed on this article, you’re likely intrigued by the mysterious and dangerous world of modern day pirates. While piracy may evoke images of Blackbeard and his notorious crew, maritime crime is still very much alive and kicking in the 21st century. In this article, we’ll delve into the various facets of contemporary piracy,…
In the wake of the 9/11 attack in the United States, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) developed the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) as a comprehensive set of measures designed to respond to perceived threats to ships and port facilities. Part A of the Code and SOLAS Chapter XI-2 mandated contracting…
I’m going to ask you to close your eyes for a second, conjure the image of a pirate in your brain, and then open them again. Okay, do it now. What did you see? I’m going to guess it was the image of a man with a dirty face and some facial hair. He probably…
Every ship is required by international law to be registered in a country known as its flag state. Flag of convenience, the process of documenting a ship in a country other than the country of ownership, confers the nationality of the flag state to the registered ship. Ship registries have their own set of rules…
According to U.S Geological Surveys, about 71 percent of the world or earth’s surface is covered by water bodies, and about 96 percent is the oceans. That is the reason why maritime, also known as admiralty law exists. The United States is under maritime law. Long before, maritime law, also known as admiralty law used…
As all are aware by now, operations onboard a merchant vessel can be very hazardous and dangerous to the crew and in such cases, a work permit on the ship might be required. Each ship has its own safety management system to guide, train and monitor almost all work and operations. Included in this system…