Each year since 1995, the Maritime Administration has published the Compilation of Maritime Laws as an essential reference for its Agency leadership and staff. The Compilation is also widely used by the Members of Congress, their staffs and committees, attorneys practicing in the area ofFederal Maritime Law and interested members of the general public.The Maritime Administration believes that it is essential that this publication be made available to ensure access to the current state of significant Maritime Laws including current statutory amendments. This publication has been changed considerably from earlier editions to reflect the codification of Title 46 Appendix, United States Code, in Public Law 109-304. An Index givingthe old and new citations for various provisions of law has been included at the very end to help the reader find new section numbers.This convenient volume is current through the first session of the 110th Congress. It also contains Public Law 110-181, approved January 28, 2008(122 STAT. 3). While this Compilation is a helpful research tool, citation to the law should be made by reference to the United States Code or other official reporters.
