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International maritime law involves interactions and conflicts between two or more countries. A great deal of the trade around the world — about 90 percent, in fact — is accomplished by the international shipping industry, and international maritime law is crucial to the fair, safe and efficient promulgation of trade that benefits everyone.
The history of international maritime law is centuries old. Nowadays, virtually every kind of cargo is shipped by sea internationally, on the approx. 50,000 merchant ships registered in more than 150 countries. The global regulation of shipping is overseen principally by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), but many more international bodies can be involved, such as the:
As a very complex area of law, international maritime law is constantly updated at conventions, by maritime law arbitration, and in response to maritime law arbitration, and is influenced by publications such as the Journal of International Maritime Law.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) was established by the United Nations. With nearly 170 countries as members, the IMO is charged with maintaining and further developing the legal framework for international shipping, including aspects touching on:
The IMO has international maritime law enforcement teams to maintain compliance with the many relevant regulations.
The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) was established in the early 1980s in an effort to combat the many types of maritime crime, fraud and malpractice. As a division of the International Chamber of Commerce, the IMB is a non-profit organization, investigating and reporting on matters such as:
In 1992, the IMB also opened their Piracy Reporting Centre (in Kuala Lumpur).
The IMDGC provides a uniform international code for the shipping of dangerous cargo by sea, covering matters such as packing, container traffic and stowage, and the segregation of incompatible substances. It covers:
In light of the complexity of international maritime law, individuals who have a legal problem in this area are advised to consult our maritime attorney that handles only (or at least chiefly) international maritime cases.
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