Justice Chambers

THE RADIANT JUSTICE CHAMBERS, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY MARITIME LAW Maritime means things of, relating to, or bordering on the sea, especially in relation to seaborne trade or naval matters while Maritime law is the body of laws that relates to the affairs of the sea, such as seamen, ships, shipping, navigation, and the like. They set the rules for shipping, marine commerce, towing, recreational boating, navigation-related tort, and contracts. It also oversees workers’ compensation claims pertaining to accidents, injuries, and deaths that occur on navigable, domestic, or international waters. In essence, they are rules that govern activities that take place on oceans and seas. Maritime law is also referred to as Admiralty law. These rules help clear up various disputes that can occur and ensure that the people and organizations that work on the water behave correctly and are protected. The sea is a crucial medium through which human trade and commerce are conducted; it is...