Navigating U.S. Maritime Law & Security: A Guide

Navigating U.S. maritime law and security can be a daunting task for businesses, individuals, and organizations operating in the maritime industry. Understanding the different aspects of maritime law and security, such as liabilities, regulations, and other legal issues, is essential to ensure that operations remain compliant and effective. This guide provides an overview of the U.S. maritime law and security landscape, as well as resources for those who need to further understand the complexities of the system.

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Maritime Law and Security in the US

Maritime law is a complex and important area of legal practice that governs the activities of ships, their personnel, and the goods and services they transport. This branch of law ensures that ships and their cargo are safe and secure and that maritime operations are conducted in a manner that respects the environment and the law. It also ensures that shipping lines and their customers receive the necessary protection when engaging in commercial activities. In the United States, maritime law is overseen by federal agencies such as the Coast Guard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Department of Homeland Security. This article will discuss maritime law and security in the US, including current regulations, the duties and responsibilities of maritime security officers, and the challenges they face.

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Canada–United States overlapping claims in North Atlantic and surrounding Machias Seal Island and North Rock

In 1979 the Canada and the United States agreed to empower a Chamber of the ICJ to designate a single seabed and water-column boundary in the Gulf of Maine. The Chamber’s 1984 Judgment establishes a segmented boundary that commences at an offshore point mutually agreed by both States (Point A) and terminates at the point of intersection with the United States’ 200 nautical mile limit. McDorman notes that, prior to the conclusion of the 1979 agreement, Canadian and US negotiators had proposed several options concerning provisional joint management of overlapping claims in the Gulf of Maine. These proposals did not gain traction because delimitation issues proved difficult to set aside. In particular, the location of competing boundary claims influenced political views concerning the fair division of fisheries and potential hydrocarbon resources.

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