Nation Aug 30 A new Titanic recovery expedition is planned. The U.S. is fighting it, saying wreck is a grave site By Ben Finley, Associated Press
World Oct 29 Watch 8:47 Unpacking Israel and Lebanon’s historic maritime border deal This week, Israel and Lebanon, two countries technically at war for decades, took a rare step towards easing tensions with a maritime border agreement brokered by the United States. Neri Zilber, a reporter based in Tel Aviv, and Maya Gebeily,… By Andrew Corkery, Winston Wilde
World Jul 12 International court rejects China’s claims in South China Sea An international court ruled Tuesday that China has no legal basis for its jurisdictional claims in the disputed South China Sea. It also said Beijing was violating the Philippines’ sovereign rights by constructing artificial islands there. By Larisa Epatko
World Jul 28 Watch 6:11 How slavery and murder goes unpunished on the high seas The global economy and our daily lives have become increasingly dependent on shipping, as millions of ships carry roughly 90 percent of the world's goods. But we know little of the crime and lawlessness that takes place at sea. Ian… By PBS News Hour
World Jan 16 Watch What Does Italy’s Sinking Ship Mean for the Cruise Industry? At least six people died after a cruise ship capsized off the coast of Italy Friday. Ray Suarez discusses some of the legal and safety issues stemming from the disaster with longtime travel writer Rudy Maxa, currently the host of…
Feb 27 Watch Justices Consider Exxon’s Valdez Damages Challenge The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in Exxon's appeal of a civil suit that awarded $2.5 billion in punitive damages to victims of the 1989 Exxon Valdez shipwreck and oil spill in Alaska. The National Law Journal's Marcia Coyle recaps… Continue watching