Recent U.S. actions against ships near Venezuela may embolden other countries to seize or detain ships, legal experts said.

Panama’s foreign minister said on Monday that a tanker intercepted by the United States while sailing under the Panamanian flag violated the country’s maritime regulations after switching off its ...

Understand the York Antwerp Rules, a set of maritime laws detailing ship and cargo owners’ obligations when jettisoning cargo to save vessels.

In the wake of the tragic 2019 Conception boat fire off the California coast that claimed 34 lives, the U.S. Coast Guard has been actively working to enhance safety regulations for small passenger ...

Cruise ships use early detection, fast maneuvers, trained crews, and layered defenses to stop pirates from getting close or attempting to board. The post What Actually Happens When Pirates Attempt to ...

Photo showing the sailing vessel Obsession hard aground on a reef just off Flamenco Beach in Culebra, Puerto Rico, Aug. 15, 2024. (Coast Guard photo) The Coast Guard announced, Tuesday, a crane barge ...