Case 2 Jamaica v M/V Peace

The Citizens of Jamaica are infuriated by this maritime accident in their territorial waters and have

secured the islands best lawyers from the Caribbean Maritime University to claim compensation for

the accident.

Issues:

1.

What is Pilotage and Towage? What is its significance to Jamaica?

2.

Is there a difference between towage and salvage?

3.

What legislation governs the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard?

4.

Is there any practice directions in how the JDF CG is to execute their duties?

5.

What mechanisms has the Government of Jamaica put in place to protect the Marine

environment?

6.

Is M/V Peace liable to pay damages to the entire Jamaican population