Exploring updates to maritime liability law and deaths at sea This hearing examines the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act and the Death on the High Seas Act, highlighting proposed changes and practical implications for shippers, carriers, and survivors. The discussion brings together lawmakers, industry groups, and maritime lawyers to assess how COGSA and DOHSA fit today’s maritime commerce. It weighs liability standards, international norms, and the need for clearer rules that affect cargo loss, damage, and wrongful death on the high seas. How COGSA has shaped carrier and shipper responsibilities for decades - Proposed changes to liability limits and the treatment of different types of cargo - Arguments for and against expanding remedies, including non-pecuniary damages - Perspectives from industry groups, lawyers, and policy makers on uniform maritime law Ideal for readers of maritime law, policy debates, and professionals navigating cargo liability and wrongful death statutes at sea.