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  1. What is the primary purpose of the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA)?

    Answer: To establish carrier liability standards and cargo owner rights for international ocean shipments to/from the U.S.

    COGSA (46 U.S.C. §§ 30701 et seq.) implements the Hague Rules, limiting carrier liability to $500 per package while defining carrier duties for international ocean shipments.

  2. In admiralty law, what does an 'in rem' action mean?

    Answer: A lawsuit brought directly against a vessel or property

    An in rem action in admiralty is a proceeding against the vessel itself as the defendant, allowing arrest of the ship to satisfy a maritime claim.

  3. What does 'seaworthiness' require of a vessel under maritime law?

    Answer: The vessel must be reasonably fit for its intended purpose, with adequate crew, equipment, and condition

    Seaworthiness is an absolute, non-delegable duty requiring the vessel, its equipment, and crew to be reasonably fit for the intended voyage and service.

  4. Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA), who is covered?

    Answer: Maritime workers injured on navigable waters or adjoining areas who are not seamen

    The LHWCA provides workers' compensation to maritime employees (longshoremen, ship repairers, harbor workers) who don't qualify as seamen under the Jones Act.

  5. What is the 'Limitation of Liability Act' and what does it permit?

    Answer: It allows a shipowner to limit liability for voyage-related claims to the value of the vessel and pending freight

    The Limitation of Liability Act (46 U.S.C. § 30501 et seq.) allows vessel owners to limit liability for maritime incidents to the post-casualty value of the ship plus pending freight.

  6. Which convention governs salvage operations and the rights of salvors under international maritime law?

    Answer: 1989 International Salvage Convention

    The 1989 International Salvage Convention replaced the 1910 Brussels Convention, introducing special compensation for environmental protection and requiring a successful outcome for traditional salvage awards.

  7. What is a 'bill of lading' in maritime commerce?

    Answer: A document that serves as a receipt for cargo, a contract of carriage, and a document of title

    A bill of lading functions simultaneously as a receipt for shipped goods, evidence of the contract of carriage, and a negotiable document of title to the cargo.