The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017 [Act No. 22 of 2017]. Country/Territory India Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate the laws relating to admiralty jurisdiction, legal proceedings in connection with vessels, their arrest, detention, sale and other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Subject Environment gen., Sea Keyword Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Access-to-justice Contract/agreement Court/tribunal Enforcement/compliance Harbour Hazardous substances Navigation Oil Ownership Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act provides for the admiralty jurisdiction in respect of maritime claims and related provisions. It consists of four chapters: I. Preliminary; II. Admiralty Jurisdiction and Maritime Claims; III. Procedure and Appeals; and IV. Miscellaneous. Full text English Website www.indiacode.nic.in