Admiralty and Maritime law varies depending upon the country and jurisdiction that you are in. For instance, if a ship is in Singapore waters and a sailor becomes injured or there is a argument that cannot be resolved without a court decision, English laws and regulations would be the deciding factors in your lawsuit. However, should something happen within United States territory, then the admiralty and maritime laws would be completely different. If you are unsure where your lawsuit claim would fit in, it is best to confer with a maritime injury lawyer.