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answered on Jun 23, 2012
If the accident occurred in the ocean or an interstate navigable waterway federal admirality applies. If the accident happened on a body of water entirely within the state of Florida, state law applies. As a general rule the owner is not liable unless the owner was in some way negligent, except... View More 
answered on Jul 8, 2012
Generally a sailboat under sail has the right of way over a power vessel. BUT practical consideration comes into play. If the power vessel is a large ship operating in a narrow channel and is restricted in its movement by its underwater depth and the sailboat is not, the sailboat loses the right of... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2015
Find him. Get a lien on the boat and eventually sell it, if that can be done. Consult with a local attorney.
answered on Jul 8, 2012
Expect to get ticketed or worse (if there is injury or loss of life)if your boat does not have the larger of the two numbers of life jackets. And expect to get ticketed or worse if you have more people in the boat than its capacity. Boats can flip over or sink if they are overloaded. Also, capacity... View More
Wake. The bow was thrown into a fixed piling. The damage exceeds $10,000.00. This occured in Fl. Does this fall under maritime law. The investigating officer said the operator of the passing vessel is at fault and responsible for his wake. I have been without the use of my boat for more than a... View More
I am a writer and am doing a article for several web sites and mag's on the boarding laws past and present. Maritime law or Admiralty law
answered on May 16, 2013
Yes, boarding a ship without the permission of the captain or an officer or crewmember designated by him is a violation of international maritime law. At the very minimum, the individual boarding the vessel without permission may be considered a stowaway, but in many countries, doing so qualifies... View More
Feb 28 2011 there was supposed to be a hearing, what transpired ? When is the next hearing and where can I read about it. First year college student. Thanks.
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