Published: Vol. 25, Issue 1, Winter Edition 2026

The Loyola Maritime Law Journal is proud to announce the publication of Volume 25, Issue 1 (Winter 2026). This edition features the following articles and comments:

X MARKS THE EXCEPTION: THE HUNT FOR A SALVAGE AWARD UNDER THE FSIA

Abigail Kilgore

This student comment discusses the commercial activity exception within the FSIA as it applies to the law of salvage.

THE INDUSTRIAL ARBITRATION ACT: HOW THE JUDICIARY CAME TO COMPEL THEIR ABANDONED ADMIRALTY WARDS TO ARBITRATE

Noah Thibodeaux

This student comment discusses arbitration clauses in seamen's employment contracts.

A RECAPITULATION OF OPA 90’s BURDEN ALLOCATION SCHEME ON RESPONSIBLE PARTIES LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Morgan Matte

This student comment discusses OPA 90's liability scheme for responsible parties who seek a limitation of liability.

WIN(D) WIN(D): AMERICAN CRUISE LINES’ BALANCING OF JONES ACT PROTECTIONS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR OFFSHORE WIND FARMS

Chris Lucore

This student comment discusses Jones Act provisions as they relate to coastwise trade laws and the offshore-wind energy sector.

COMMAND, CREW, AND CODE: REAFFIRMING SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY FOR AUTONOMOUS WARSHIPS UNDER THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA

Jordan J. Foley

This article discusses sovereign immunity within the context of the U.S. Navy's integration of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS).

The Volume 25.1 edition is now available on Scholastica: https://loyolamaritimelawjournal.scholasticahq.com/section/5699-vol-25-issue-1-winter-edition-2026