The competent maritime authority is responsible for coordinating the means likely to participate in maritime rescue operations, in application of the International Conventions...

Grounding is the condition of a ship that strikes the shore and comes to rest without sufficient water under the keel. It can...

Assistance by a ship or any person on board a ship, to another ship in danger of being lost, constitutes an act of...

A total loss of a vessel occurs when the cost of repairs exceeds the value of the vessel. The owner, who could reasonably...

A fire occurs when the fire spreads to parts of the ship that are not intended to be consumed. A cargo fire also...

Collision is any collision between inland navigation vessels and/or boats regardless of the nature and conditions of the water. In the event of...