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Maritime Law

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A quick definition of Maritime Law:

Maritime Law: This is also known as admiralty law. It is a set of rules that governs activities that take place on the sea, such as shipping, navigation, and marine commerce. It also covers legal disputes that arise from these activities, such as accidents, injuries, and environmental damage. Maritime law is important because it helps to ensure safety and fairness in the maritime industry.

A more thorough explanation:

Maritime Law

Maritime law, also known as admiralty law, is a set of laws and regulations that govern activities and disputes that occur on the sea or other navigable waters. This includes issues related to shipping, navigation, marine commerce, and marine pollution.

Examples of maritime law include:

  • Disputes between ship owners and crew members
  • Claims for damages resulting from collisions between ships
  • Issues related to cargo damage or loss during transportation
  • Environmental regulations related to marine pollution

For example, if a ship collides with another ship and causes damage, maritime law would govern the legal proceedings related to the incident. Similarly, if a crew member is injured while working on a ship, maritime law would dictate the compensation and benefits they are entitled to receive.

Overall, maritime law is an important area of law that helps to regulate and protect the activities and interests of those involved in maritime commerce and transportation.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
19:47
perhaps read the incoherence of philosophy first and then read averroes’ response: “the incoherence of the incoherence”
2big2fail
19:47
@Dkk: i read that one. just thought it was boring and not really in touch with reality
JumpySubsequentDolphin
19:47
SPLITTY usually they’re Friday!
Dkk
19:48
@2big2fail: I agree.
SplitterusClitterus
19:48
HUH then what the heck is this wave tonight ab are they tryna give us an attack???
babycat
19:49
@texaslawhopefully: don’t really remember it but my ibooks library says i read it in 2020. that whole year is a haze.
Dkk
19:51
My favorite book though, The Good Morty: https://archive.org/details/TheGoodMorty
Dkk
20:09
Man, I guess nobody like The Good Morty
2big2fail
20:10
didnt even look at it
Dkk
20:12
R.I.P.
Dkk
20:13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0uzynaLi4Tg&t=0s such a minor joke, so good to me.
babycat
20:16
I hate The Good Morty
Dkk
20:21
I hate him too. So lame.
Dkk
20:23
If someone has over like a 170 and they report their stats in the 2023-2024 cyle, I really question if they deserved that 170.
Dkk
20:23
I'm gunna report all my shit in the 2025-2026 cycle for now on.
babycat
20:28
Dk have you gotten into any schools yet?
Dkk
20:28
Nope! Heard nothing so far!
babycat
20:28
oh okay it’s coming!
Dkk
20:28
No Wl, No R, No A. It will probably be a while for me cus of my weird stats and softs.
babycat
20:28
me neither but I applied this month
Dkk
20:29
Yeah, I would say you gotta wait until Chrsitmas or early january now.
babycat
20:29
I’ll probably wait another month or two before I start freaking out
2big2fail
20:29
@Dkk: what are weird softs
Dkk
20:29
That is a good plan.
babycat
20:30
he’s a crypto billionaire
2big2fail
20:30
he beat mike tyson in a boxing match
2big2fail
20:30
last week
babycat
20:30
he also has a hot tub which is a big deal
Dkk
20:30
Paralegal, military, entrepreneurship, crypto, weird other work experiences like Disney. COVID issues, UCLA issues, drug addiction with my brother.
Dkk
20:31
Yeah, hot tub is the biggest one.
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