the law of salvage

The Law of Salvage

The Law of Salvage

 

Many of us have heard about the law of salvage which is embedded into maritime law – but what does it mean and what considerations are there for sailors? The law of salvage allows that a person who recovers another person’s ship/cargo in peril or lost at sea is entitled to a reward commensurate with the value of the property saved.

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send a mayday distress call

How to Send a Mayday Distress Call

What and When to Send a Mayday Distress Call

A Mayday is an international radio distress alert.  It is used to signal a life-threatening emergency primarily by aviators and mariners. A Mayday is used when there is a grave and imminent danger to vessel, a life, an aircraft or other vehicle and immediate assistance is required.

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