Month: December 2024

The Jones Act is a law that controls shipping between U.S. ports. It says only ships that Americans build, own, and operate can move goods between these ports. While this law mostly focuses on the economy and security, it also connects to environmental rules in...

The rise of autonomous vessels challenges current admiralty law, especially with legal definitions and liability. Existing laws are for ships controlled by human crews, so it's hard to see how new technologies fit.  Challenges with defining control and responsibility...