"Navigable waters" refers to bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, that can be traveled upon by boats, ships, or other watercraft. Full definition
The Longshore and Harbor Workers» Compensation Act provides coverage for employees engaged in maritime work who are injured on navigable waters of the U.S. or in adjoining areas customarily used in loading, unloading, repairing, or building a vessel. (lavislaw.com)
Admiralty and maritime law applies to offshore disputes caused by factual scenarios that occur on navigable waters such as: (davispersonalinjury.com)
Construction in navigable waters requires permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, said Paul Mohrhardt, a corps planning branch chief in Chicago, who added that the park district has not yet applied for such permits. (articles.chicagotribune.com)