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Admiralty law is alternatively referred to as maritime law. These set of laws act as guiding principles while deciding on issues like maritime offenses. These statutes are a set of international as well as domestic laws that not only oversee maritime activities but also play a crucial role when it comes to the administration of various private entities which have vessels in operation on the high seas.

The law takes into account issues like territorial waters, docks, cargo and passengers, inland waters, towage, navigation, canals, insurance and commerce. However, admiralty law is quite distinct from Laws of the Sea which is in fact a set of public international law that controls international relations, coastal water jurisdiction and navigational rights.

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Although each legal jurisdiction usually has its own enacted legislation governing maritime matters, admiralty law is characterised by a significant amount of international law developed in recent decades, including numerous multilateral treaties.

Australian Maritime Safety

The main government authority with respect to Australia Maritime safety is The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is a largely self-funded government agency with the charter of enhancing efficiency in the delivery of safety and other services to the Australian maritime industry.

Broadly speaking Maritime lawyers represent predominantly shipowners and charterers, but clients also include P&I Clubs, banks, international agencies, shipyards, charterers, insurance underwriters, governments and brokers.

Maritime lawyers can provide advice for the following sectors:

• shipowners
• charterers
• Boatbuilders and Shipwrights
• Boatyards, Marinas and Port Authorities
• Chandlers
• Classic Boats
• Marine Contractors and Engineers
• Marine Designers and Surveyors
• Marine Equipment Manufacturers
• Maritime Museums
• Passenger Vessel Operators
• Sailing Clubs and Schools
• Ship to Shore Scheme
• Tallships and Historic Ships
• Yacht Brokers and Sales
• Yacht Charters and Agents
• Yachts and Motor Boats