the possibility of bringing action in rem, is a privilege recognized in common law particularly in the maritime regulations of common law countries .on this basis, plaintiff may, subject to specified conditions, bring action against some properties (ship, cargo,…) instead of their owners, in order to enforce many maritime claims and in the case of pronouncing judgment in his or her favor, the j...

the concept of limitation of liability has been recognized in the 11th century and developed in national legislations until 19th century. considering the importance of maritime transport as the backbone of international trade and great potential for conflict of laws in maritime transport, the need for harmonizing international maritime law, particularly the law on limitation of liability, becam...

This article argues that arbitration offers a valuable and efficient alternative to the judicial resolution of disputes in a variety of areas, particularly in maritime law. MARITIME ARBITRATION AND THE FEDERAL COURTS

in maritime transport law deck carriage is an important issue. whether a carrier is or is not allowed to carry goods on deck is a question that must be answered in each case and according to international rules and conventions (such as hague rules, hamburg and rotterdam conventions) and domestic laws and regulations (including maritime law of iran) governing the carriage as well as the type and...

The port system is a particularly important segment of valorisation of the sea and of the maritime orientation of any country and together with shipping it constitutes a fundamental link of the maritime industry of a country. A strong maritime economy can be built by the developing of all of its segments, systematically linked into a single entity and mutually determined. In this respect, the p...