Admiralty/Maritime FAQs

• Q: How are crimes on the high sea prosecuted?
  A: Crimes on the high seas may refer to physical crimes such as assault or rape against an individual or crimes against a vessel’s crew such as piracy. In … More
• Q: What is poaching?
  A: In maritime law, poaching refers to illegal fishing or hunting in the water. Fishing may be illegal due to restrictions placed on fishing in certain territorial … More
• Q: What are the potential penalties for poaching?
  A: The potential penalties for poaching depend on the jurisdiction in which the poaching occurs. Different states and the federal government have different penalties … More
• Q: How are cruise ships that depart from U.S. ports regulated?
  A: Both U.S. based cruise ships and those that operate under the flag of a foreign nation are required to comply with the vessel inspection laws of the United … More