Maritime Links

These are sites that we consider to be the very best. They have lots of content, are updated frequently, are well indexed and attractively designed. They are must see and bookmark sites.

University of Cape Town - Marine And Shipping Law
This site is an excellent source of information on South African maritime law and an example of what an internet site can and should be.
Institute of Maritime Law
This site is connected with the University of Southampton. It has good content and a great collection of links. 
Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide
This site contains a very useful collection of links emphasizing U.S. sites. 
Tetley's Law and Other Nonsense
Despite the title, there is very little nonsense at this site. Professor Tetley has collected many of his works and has a great deal of other useful information.

Cruise Line Links

Lipcon, Marguiles & Alsina, P.A.

International Organizations and Law Associations

Australia and New Zealand Maritime Law Association
British Maritime Law Association
Canada Association of Maritime Arbitrators
Canadian Maritime Law Association
Comite Maritime International
International Maritime Organization
Latvian Maritime Law Association
United States Maritime Law Association
UNCITRAL

Government Sites

Government of Canada
The official web site of the Government of Canada
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Canadian Waters (Oceans Management)
Canadian Coast Guard
Boating Safety
Search and Rescue
Ice Breaking
Communication and Traffic Services
Environment Canada
Environment Canada - Weather Office
Marine Forecasts
Marine Acts and Regulations 
Marine Safety
Canadian Marine Advisory Council
Marine Policy
Vessel Registration Guide and Vessel Search
Port State Control
Inspections
Construction and Equipment Standards
Navigation, Safety and Radio
Environmental Protection
Dangerous Goods
Canadian Transportation Safety Board.
Statistics
Reports
U.S. Coastguard
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This is the place to go for U.S. weather info.

Maritime Law Sites

Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide
This site contains a very useful collection of links emphasizing U.S. sites. 
Association of Canadian Port Authorities
Australia Law Reform Commission - Civil Admiralty Jurisdiction
This is a link to a very interesting study on Admiralty jurisdiction by the Australia Law Reform Commission. As the history of Australia's Admiralty jurisdiction is very similar to that of Canada, South Africa and other former British Colonies, it is of wide interest.  
British Columbia. Supreme Court and Court of Appeal
Here you will find the full text of recent cases decided by these courts, including many of the decisions that are summarized on AdmiraltyLaw.com.
Canadian Federal Statutes and Regulations
Cornell University  Legal Information Institute
This is an excellent resource for U.S. statutes regulations and case decisions. A page devoted to Admiralty law can be found here. Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on Admiralty matters can be found here. Decisions by  U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals can be found  here. the Federal rules of Civil Procedure can be found here.
FindLaw
This is an all purpose legal index, mostly American. Their admiralty page can be found here.
Forwarderlaw.com
A great site on the law of Freight Forwarders. It is maintained by Peter Jones.
Freightworld - The Freight Transportation and Logistics Site
This site contains information and links relevant to all modes of transportation.
George D'Angelo's Admiralty and Maritime Law Page
Introduces readers to some of the principles and major areas of maritime law, particularly U.S.law.
House of Lords Judgments
Institute of Maritime Law
This site is connected with the University of Southampton. It has good content and a great collection of links. 
Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce
LawCrawler
This is a search site specializing in law.
Law Lounge - Maritime Law Links
Law Research - Law of the Sea
This site has a good collection of links relating to the law of the sea. 
Lex Mercatoria Carriage of Goods
A good source for conventions relating to carriage of goods.
Maine Marine Law Institute
MegaLaw - Legal Research, Case Law, Supreme Court
This is another legal index site. Their Admiralty law page can be found here.
Translink
If you are interested in EDI, this is the site for you.
University of Cape Town - Marine And Shipping Law
This site is an excellent source of information on South African maritime law. 
U.S. Admiralty Law - Cornell Law School
A brief introduction to U.S. Admiralty Law with links to some key U.S. statutes. 
U.S. Department of Transport - Compilation of U.S. Maritime Laws
Weiss, Philip - Resources for Maritime Law
This site has a collection of links, primarily U.S. law.

Insurance and P&I sites

British Marine P&I
Brittania P&I
Canadian Board of Marine Underwriters
Coast Underwriters Ltd.
One of Vancouver's premier underwriting managers.
Gard P&I
Inland Marine Underwriters Association
Japan P&I Club
Lloyd's
Richards Hogg
Royal Sun Alliance
Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association
The London Steam-Ship Owners Mutual
The U.K. P&I Club
Tokio Marine
TT Club - The Transport Mutual
West of England P&I
Willis Faber
Yahoo - Index of Marine Insurance Sites

Shipping Sites

Marine Design Associates - Naval Architecture, Marine Engineers & Marine Surveyors.  Victoria, British Columbia.
American Bureau of Shipping
The Baltic Exchange
BIMCO
Boating Safety Resource Page - Boating Safety Information
Boat Safe Boating Safety Courses, Safe Boating Tips, Boating Education, Safe Boating Contests
Bureau Veritas
Canadian Shipowners' Association
Det Norske Veritas
Electronic Shipping Guide
This site has voyage schedules to and from Canada and the USA.
Fairplay Marine Information Company
InforMare
This site bills itself as the on-line newspaper devoted to the world of transport.
Institute Of Chartered Shipbrokers
International Association of Classification Societies
Lloyd's Register
Maritime Global Net
Links relating to commercial shipping including: companies, ports, products, publications, U.S. Government resources and various associations.
Maritime History Virtual Archives
Nautical Institute
NSnet - Shipbuilding and Maritime News and Information
The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS)
Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
A diverse collection of things maritime.