Admirality Act

This authoritative edition compiles the law and rules that govern admiralty jurisdiction and the settlement of maritime claims in India. It reproduces the consolidated text ? including provisions on arrest and detention of vessels, maritime liens, security for claims, sale of vessels, and the vesting of jurisdiction in coastal High Courts ? and explains procedural requirements for initiating admiralty proceedings. Practical notes clarify arrest procedures, security bonds, caveats, enforcement of foreign judgments, limitation rules and the interplay with coastal/state High Court rules and notifications. The book highlights the significant shift from colonial admiralty statutes to the modern consolidated Admiralty Act (2017), setting out repeals, transitional provisions and the scope of jurisdiction across ports and territorial waters. Indexed for quick statutory lookup and furnished with cross-references to leading case law and rules (including admiralty assessors and High Court practice rules), it is designed as a desk reference for maritime litigators, shipping companies, port and customs authorities, insurers, and students learning admiralty practice. Whether for ship arrest actions, claims recovery, or maritime arbitration support, this volume centralizes the statute and procedural guidance needed for effective admiralty practice in India.