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Understanding International Maritime Law: USS Arthur W. Radford Case Study

Explore the collision case study of USS Radford and M/V Saudi Riyadh, analyzing the repercussions and principles of maritime law. Dive into the Purpose and Scope, Responsibilities, and General Definitions of the Rules of the Road.

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Understanding International Maritime Law: USS Arthur W. Radford Case Study

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  1. USS Arthur W. Radford CASE STUDY Lesson 23: International and Inland Rules of the Road

  2. USCG Collision Video USS Radford M/V Saudi Riyadh

  3. USS Arthur W. Radford Crew: 350 Damage: $65M (at least) M/V Saudi Riyadh Owner: National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia Crew: 21

  4. USS Arthur W. Radford Damage Assessment

  5. Lesson 23: Purpose of Scope of the Rules of the Road • AGENDA: • Purpose and Scope • Principles of Maritime Law • Rule #2 Responsibility • Rule #3 General Definitions • Applicable reading: USCG pp. 1-11.

  6. Purpose and Scope of theRules of the Road • Basis: • 1972 COLREGS (International) • 1980 Navigation Rules Act (Inland) • Principles: 1. Nav Rules apply based upon a vessel’s location 2. Nav Rules have the force of law 3. Obedience must be timely and positive 4. Nav Rules apply to all vessels

  7. Principles of Maritime (Admiralty) Law • Jurisdiction: • State Courts (U.S. Inland Rules) • U.S. Federal District Court • Foreign Courts • Principles: • Personality of a Vessel • Comparative Negligence • Limited Liability

  8. Rule 2: Responsibility • General Prudential Rule: the mariner is responsible not only for complying with the Rules but also for avoiding a collision. • Compliance is not enough • Special Situations • In extremis situations

  9. Rule 3: General Definitions • Vessel • Power driven vessel • Sailing vessel • Give-way vessel • Stand-on vessel • Underway • Making way • Not making way Special Conditions • Vessel engaged in fishing • Not under command • Restricted in ability to maneuver • Constrained by draft

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