Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
Quick lookup for English, Urdu, and Latin legal terms used in Pakistani jurisprudence.
maritime law
The body of law governing marine commerce and navigation, the transportation at sea of persons and property, and marine affairs in general; the rules governing contract, tort, and workers'-compensation claims arising out of commerce on or over water. - Also termed admiralty; admiralty law. Cf. LAW OF THE SEA. maritime lien See LIEN.
seaman. Maritime law
A person who assists in the navigation and operation of a vessel at sea; a sailor or mariner, esp. one below the rank of officer. ( Seamen's injuries are covered under the Jones Act. - Also termed mariner. See JONES ACT. Cf. STEVEDORE.
transshipment. Maritime law
The act of taking cargo out of one ship and loading it on another. - transship, ub.