Search results for: “marine cargo insurance”
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Money Laundering in Iran
Designating Iran as a Jurisdiction of Primary Money Laundering Concern in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): 2. Use of government agencies and state-owned or controlled financial institutions to […]
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Particular Average
Summary of Particular Average A partial loss of the value of cargo shipped by sea attributable to a marine peril. See free of particular average.(Main Author: William J. Miller) Particular Average in International Trade Meaning of Particular Average, according to the Dictionary […]
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Particular Average
Summary of Particular Average A partial loss of the value of cargo shipped by sea attributable to a marine peril. See free of particular average.(Main Author: William J. Miller) Particular Average in International Trade Meaning of Particular Average, according to the Dictionary […]
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Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims
Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims Full Title A Dictionary of Law, Consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims and an Exposition of the Principles of Law: Comprising a Dictionary and Compendium of American and English Jurisprudence Details Author: William C. Anderson (United…
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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…
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Clauses
Sue & Labor Clause in International Trade Meaning of Sue & Labor Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A provision in marine insurance obligating the assured to do things necessary after a loss to prevent further loss and to act in the best interests […]
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On-deck
On-deck in International Trade Meaning of On-deck, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A notation on marine transportations documents that the shipped cargo was loaded on the deck of the carrying vessel as opposed to within the ship's hold ("under […]
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On-deck
On-deck in International Trade Meaning of On-deck, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A notation on marine transportations documents that the shipped cargo was loaded on the deck of the carrying vessel as opposed to within the ship's hold ("under […]
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A Dictionary of Law Enforcement
A Dictionary of Law Enforcement A Dictionary of Law Enforcement is “the only dictionary available -according to Oxford University Press, its publisher- that focuses on United Kingdom (British) law enforcement terms. This legal resource contains over 3,400 legal terms, covering many United Kingdom and European Union institutions.” Most of the entries in “A Dictionary of…
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A Dictionary of Law Enforcement
A Dictionary of Law Enforcement A Dictionary of Law Enforcement is “the only dictionary available -according to Oxford University Press, its publisher- that focuses on United Kingdom (British) law enforcement terms. This legal resource contains over 3,400 legal terms, covering many United Kingdom and European Union institutions.” Most of the entries in “A Dictionary of…
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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…
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Maritime Administration
An agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation assigned the task of promoting the American Merchant Marine.MARAD was established in 1950 and pursues its objective through various programs, including ports and intermodal systems development, research and development in vessel and equipment design…
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Alabama Arbitration
“Alabama” Arbitration Introduction According to Collier’s New Encyclopedia, the Alabama claims were a “series of claims made in 1871 by the United States against the English Government for damages done to shipping during the Civil War, after a formal discussion between the two governments in 1865, and fruitless conventions for their settlement in 1868 and…
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Shore Clause
A provision in marine insurance policies providing coverage for losses to cargo arising from overturning, derailment, collision, or other accidents involving land conveyance; fire, earthquakes, and other natural catastrophes; sprinkler leakage and collapse or shifting of piers or wharves; and losses…
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On Deck Bill Of Lading
An ocean BILL of Lading (read this and related legal terms for further details) bearing the specific endorsement "on deck," "on deck at shipper's risk," or words of like import. Such bills of ladi…