Maritime Law Links
International Organizations and Law Associations
The Very Best
These are sites that we consider to be the very best. They have lots of content, are updated frequently, are well indexed and attractively designed. They are must see and bookmark sites.University of Cape Town - Marine And Shipping
Law
This site is an excellent source of information on South
African maritime law and an example of what an internet site can and
should be.
Institute of
Maritime Law
This site is connected with the University of
Southampton. It has good content and a great collection of
links.
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Guide
This site contains a very useful collection of links
emphasizing U.S. sites.
Tetley's Maritime and Admiralty Law
Despite the title, there is very little nonsense at this site. Professor Tetley has collected many of his works and has a great deal of other useful information.
International Organizations and Law Associations
Australia and New Zealand Maritime Law Association
British Maritime Law Association
Canada Association of Maritime Arbitrators
Canadian Maritime Law Association
International Maritime Organization
Latvian Maritime Law Association
United States Maritime Law Association
Government Sites
Government of Canada
The
official web site of the Government of Canada
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Canadian Waters (Oceans Management)
Canadian Marine Advisory Council
Vessel Registration Guide and Vessel Search
Canadian Transportation Safety Board.
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
This is the place to go for U.S. weather
info.
Maritime Law Sites
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Guide
This site contains a very useful collection of links
emphasizing U.S. sites.
Association of Canadian Port Authorities
- Australia Law Reform Commission - Civil
Admiralty Jurisdiction
This is a link to a very interesting study on Admiralty jurisdiction by the Australia Law Reform Commission. As the history of Australia's Admiralty jurisdiction is very similar to that of Canada, South Africa and other former British Colonies, it is of wide interest.
British
Columbia. Supreme Court and Court of Appeal
Here you will find the
full text of recent cases decided by these courts, including many of the
decisions that are summarized on AdmiraltyLaw.com.
Canadian Federal Statutes and Regulations
CargoLaw.com
A site by Countryman & McDaniel
devoted to the law of cargo.
Cornell University
Legal Information Institute
This is an excellent resource for U.S.
statutes regulations and case decisions. A page devoted to Admiralty law
can be found here. Recent
U.S. Supreme Court decisions on Admiralty matters can be found here.
Decisions by U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals can be found here.
the Federal rules of Civil Procedure can be found here.
Federal Court of Canada
Here you will find the full
text of many of the recent maritime cases summarized on these pages.
FindLaw
This is an
all purpose legal index, mostly American. Their admiralty page can be
found here.
Forwarderlaw.com
A
great site on the law of Freight Forwarders. It is maintained by Peter
Jones.
Freightworld -
The Freight Transportation and Logistics Site
This site contains
information and links relevant to all modes of transportation.
George D'Angelo's Admiralty and Maritime Law
Page
Introduces readers to some of the principles and major areas
of maritime law, particularly U.S.law.
Institute of
Maritime Law
This site is connected with the University of
Southampton. It has good content and a great collection of
links.
Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce
LawCrawler
This is
a search site specializing in law.
Law Lounge - Maritime Law Links
Law
Research - Law of the
Sea
This site has a good collection of links relating to the law
of the sea.
Lex
Mercatoria Carriage of Goods
A good source for conventions relating
to carriage of goods.
MegaLaw - Legal Research,
Case Law, Supreme Court
This is another legal index site. Their
Admiralty law page can be found here.
Translink
If you are interested in EDI, this is the
site for you.
University of Cape Town - Marine And Shipping
Law
This site is an excellent source of information on South
African maritime law.
U.S. Admiralty Law - Cornell Law School
A brief
introduction to U.S. Admiralty Law with links to some key U.S.
statutes.
U.S. Department of Transport - Compilation of U.S. Maritime Laws
Weiss, Philip - Resources
for Maritime Law
This site has a collection of links, primarily
U.S. law.
Insurance and P&I sites
Canadian Board of Marine Underwriters
Coast Underwriters
Ltd.
One of Vancouver's premier underwriting managers.
Inland Marine Underwriters Association
Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association
The London Steam-Ship Owners Mutual
TT Club - The Transport Mutual
Yahoo - Index of Marine Insurance Sites
Shipping Sites
Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering - Vancouver Island Branch
Marine Design Associates - Naval Architecture, Marine Engineers & Marine Surveyors. Victoria, British Columbia.
Boating Safety Resource Page - Boating Safety Information
Boat Safe Boating Safety Courses, Safe Boating Tips, Boating Education, Safe Boating Contests
Canadian Shipowners' Association
Electronic
Shipping Guide
This site has voyage schedules to and from Canada
and the USA.
Fairplay Marine Information Company
InforMare
This site bills itself as the on-line
newspaper devoted to the world of transport.
Institute Of Chartered Shipbrokers
International Association of Classification Societies
Maritime Global
Net
Links relating to commercial shipping including: companies,
ports, products, publications, U.S. Government resources and various
associations.
Maritime History Virtual Archives
NSnet - Shipbuilding and Maritime News and Information
The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS)
Society of Naval
Architects and Marine Engineers
A diverse collection of things
maritime.
Fisheries Sites
Archipelago
Marine Research Ltd.
Victoria, British Columbia. Providing innovative approaches to fisheries
monitoring and marine environmental assessment.