Capt. Neal® wrote:
What right does a maritime court in the USA have ruling
on the COLREGS which are an International body of
law signed on to by countries all over the world.

Who better to address a case regarding a Maritime incident, than a court
that is primarily made up of those familiar with Maritime law and it's
ins and outs?

What if a maritime court in Namibia under the
auspices of some dictator decided the meaning
of the Colregs.

It's not a perfect world, but allowing that some dip**** court could
make a politically motivated judgment on an international case that
would hold up worldwide, regarding something such as the IMO Rules, is
highly unlikely.

Would you feel comfortable with that?

see above.

The Rules should not be changed in a Court
of Law. The Rules should only be interpreted.

yes and no. The court cannot change the rules. Their job is to interpret
how the rules apply to a particular incident, and assess blame or innocence.

It is not up to courts and lawyers to rewrite
law. That is up to legislatures.

GAWD FORBID !!!! The last body you want to become involved with Maritime
law, is some governmental legislature!!!! Those idiots base their
decisions on political expediency, not rational thought!!


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