https://legal.excellentwiki.com/us/maritime-law/ Recent content in maritime law on ExcellentWiki - Legal Encyclopedia Hugo en-US Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://legal.excellentwiki.com/us/maritime-law/us-maritime-law/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://legal.excellentwiki.com/us/maritime-law/us-maritime-law/ <h2 id="sources-of-us-maritime-law">Sources of US Maritime Law</h2> <p>Article III of the US Constitution extends the federal judicial power to all cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction. The Jones Act of 1920 regulates cabotage and provides a negligence remedy for seamen. The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) of 1920 governs wrongful death on the high seas. The Limitation of Shipowners&rsquo; Liability Act of 1851 allows shipowners to limit their liability to the value of the vessel after an incident. The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) of 1936 governs the rights and liabilities of carriers under bills of lading. Federal courts develop the general maritime law, which supplements statutory provisions and applies uniform federal rules to maritime matters.</p>