Preface to the Seventh EditionTable of Cases1. Introduction2. Indicia of jurisdiction3. Scope of the maritime jurisdiction4. Substantive maritime law : contracts for carriage of goods5. Liens on maritime property6. The seaman's employment contract, wages and compromise of claims7. Marine insurance8. Towage and pilotage9. Salvage10. General average11. Maritime tort law12. Collision law13. Worker injury claims14. Wrongful death15. Platform injuries16. Sovereign immunity17. Joint and several liability, indemnity and contribution18. Limitation of liability19. Jurisdiction and procedure in maritime claimsIndex