Search results for: “maritime conventions”

  • Maritime conventions

    Maritime conventions 1996 Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter , 1972 22.9.1997 International Convention on Salvage 28.4.1989 Resolution to Amend the International Convention on Load Lines of 5.4.1966 17.11.1983 Protocol Amending the International Convention of 25.8.1924 for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law…

  • Maritime Law

    Introduction to Maritime Law Maritime Law, branch of law relating to commerce and navigation on the high seas and on other navigable waters. Specifically, the term refers to the body of customs, legislation, international treaties, and court decisions pertaining to ownership and operation […]

  • International Maritime Organization

    Summary of International Maritime Organization A specialized agency of the United Nations concerned with maritime safety and protection of the marine environment. The IMO was created as the result of the United Nations Maritime Conference of 1948; the convention creating the IMO did not, […]

  • Maritime Law History

    Introduction to Maritime Law HistoryThe origins of maritime law go back to antiquity. Because no country has jurisdiction over the seas, it has been necessary for nations to reach agreements regarding ways of dealing with ships, crews, and cargoes when disputes arise. The earliest agreement…

  • Maritime Lien

    A claim upon a vessel arising from a maritime operation. Apart from certain statutory "liens" that arise under ship mortgages and governmental guarantees to finance ship construction, a maritime lien must arise from actions involving the vessel itself, its cargo, maritime tort, or other pe…

  • Hague Conventions

    Definition of Hague ConventionsIn accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Hague Conventions : The Hague Conventions for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes: a series of international conventions on the laws of war (3 in 1899 and 13 in 1907). The 1899 […]

  • Maritime Law Scope

    Maritime Law: The Scope of Maritime LawIntroduction to Maritime Law ScopeLiability for common-law wrongs is enforced by the maritime law of the United States and the United Kingdom (see Common Law; Tort). Maritime torts include all illegal acts or direct injuries arising in connect…

  • International Labour Organization conventions list

    All International Labour Organization conventions: the list Official titles of the Conventions adopted by the International Labour Conference No. 1 – Hours of Work (Industry) Convention, 1919 2 – Unemployment Convention, 1919 3 – Maternity Protection Convention, 1919 4 – Night Work (Women) Convention, 1919 (shelved) 5 – Minimum Age (Industry) Convention, 1919 6 –…

  • Arms Control Conventions

    Arms Control international Conventions Rules of Warfare, Arms Control multilateral conventions Instructions for the Government of Armies of the United States in the Field . Prepared by Francis Lieber (The Lieber Code) (1863) Convention (I) for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes (29 Jul 1899) Convention (II) with Respect to the Laws and Customs of…

  • Atmosphere and Space conventions

    Atmosphere and Space international conventions Atmosphere and Space multilateral conventions Treaty banning nuclear weapon tests in the atmosphere , in Outer Space and Under Water (5 Aug 1963) Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and other Celestial Bodies (27 Jan 1967) Agreement…

  • International Conventions from 1991

    International Conventions from 1991 Conventions: Chronological Index 1971-1990 See also: Conventions: Chronological Index Conventions: Chronological Index : 1951-1970 Conventions: Chronological Index 1971-1990 Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa and the Control of Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within Africa (30 Jan 1991) Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a…

  • Conventions: Chronological Index 1971-1990

    International Conventions: Chronological Index 1971-1990 See also: Conventions: Chronological Index International Conventions from 1991 Conventions: Chronological Index: 1951-1970 Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat (RAMSAR) (2 Feb 1971). Ramsar Convention Bureau Treaty on the Prohibition of the Emplacement of Nuclear Weapons and other Weapons of Mass Destruction on the Seabed and…

  • Conventions: Chronological Index

    International conventions: Chronological Index See also Conventions: Chronological Index 1951-1970 and Conventions: Chronological Index: 1971-1990 Conventions before 1899 Treaty of Westphalia (24 Oct 1648). George Washington’s Farewell Address to the People of the United States. September 17, 1796. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (2 Feb 1848) Instructions for the Government of Armies of the United States…

  • Telecommunications international conventions

    Telecommunications international conventions Final Acts of the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunications Union with Instruments Amending the Constitution and the Convention of the International Telecommunications Union, Decisions, Resolutions and Recommendations 14.10.1994 Constitution and Convention of the International Telecommunications Union, with Option Protocol, Resolutions and Recommendation 22.12.1992 International Telecommunication Convention (with Final Protocol and Protocols…

  • League of Nations conventions

    League of Nations conventions International Convention Concerning the use of Broadcasting in the Cause of Peace 23.9.1936 International Convention on Stamp Laws in Connection with Cheques, with Protocol 19.3.1931 International Convention on the Stamp Laws in Connection with Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes, with Protocol 7.6.1930 International Convention on Certain Questions Relating to the…