The fourth edition consists of consideration of all aspects of the jurisdiction of English courts and arbitrators over maritime claims, applicable law, judgments, remedies and security interests, including the continuing critical impact of membership of the European Union. The comprehensive updating encompasses legislative, convention and judicial developments since the publication of the last edition in 2000 – in particular the replacement of the amended Brussels Jurisdiction and Judgments Convention 1968 by Council Regulation 44/2001 and its effect on other maritime convention jurisdiction provisions, relevant Civil Procedure Rules and judicial interpretation of both.

For the first time, this unique text brings together all private international maritime law conventions alongside expert commentary and analysis. Truly global in approach, the book covers each of the nineteen conventions currently in force, all scrutinised by this internationally-acclaimed author. It also examines important maritime conventions not yet fully ratified, including the topical Rotterdam Rules. This comprehensive resource provides a thorough treatment of both wet and dry shipping treaties, combining breadth of coverage with depth of analysis. In this second volume, the author covers the key conventions dealing with collision, salvage, maritime liens and mortgages, arrest of ships, and limitation of liability. In particular, the author covers: International Convention for the unification of Certain Rules of Law with respect to Collision between Vessels, 1910 International Convention on certain Rules Concerning Civil Jurisdiction in Matters of Collision, 1952 International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to Penal Jurisdiction in Matters of Collision or Other Incidents of Navigation, 1952 International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law Relating to Assistance and Salvage at Sea, 1910 International Convention on Salvage, 1989 International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to Maritime Liens and Mortgages, 1926 International Convention on Maritime Liens and Mortgages 1993 International Convention relating to the Arrest of Sea-Going Ships, 1952 International Convention on Arrest of Ships, 1999 International Convention Relating to the Limitation of Liability of Owners of Sea-Going Ships, 1957 and Protocol of 21 December 1979 International Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976 and Protocol of 1996 This book is an indispensable reference for maritime lawyers, academics and students of maritime law worldwide.

Publication designed to aid Florida lawyers to practice admiralty and maritime law more efficiently and effectively. It is the ideal guide for Florida practitioners, with a focus on Florida-specific statutes, case law, and rules. The comprehensive source also cites to applicable secondary sources, as well as federal statutes and case law, and international law.