Seafarers in International Law Seafarers, as part of the international workforce in the maritime transport industry, have a distinctive legal status under international instruments. Under conventions and standards developed by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the International...
Damaged Cargo in Transport Law Damaged cargo in transportation refers to any goods or packaging that, during carriage from origin to destination, suffer physical damage, spoilage, breakage, leakage, deformation, contamination, or total or partial loss. From a legal...
Ship Arrest in Iranian Law Ship arrest is the act of preventing a vessel from continuing its operations at sea or in port and placing it under physical detention by competent authorities. Under Iranian law, ship arrest may...
Passenger Rights in Maritime Travel Under the legal system of the Islamic Republic of Iran, passengers in maritime travel have identifiable and enforceable rights. These rights are intended to protect a passenger’s life, property, comfort, and human dignity,...
Perishable Goods in Transport Law Perishable goods are products that may spoil, deteriorate, or lose quality if specific storage and handling conditions are not observed. Such goods commonly include foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, flowers and plants, and certain sensitive chemical...