International law, transport and commerce: maritime law

Access to genetic resources and Benefit Sharing (ABS) has been promoted under the Convention on Biological Diversity, with the aim of combining biodiversity conservation goals with economic development.

International Commercial and Marine Arbitration analyses and compares commercial-martime arbitration in a number of different legal systems including the US, the UK, Greece and Belgium.

The first study of the three-stage approach to maritime delimitation, collating methods from judicial decisions, treaties and scholarship.

Takes an in-depth look into the war victim''s right to reparation from the seventeenth century until the present day.

Offers a comprehensive and systematical review of the case law on maritime delimitation, identifying various inconsistencies.

Takes an in-depth look into the war victim''s right to reparation from the seventeenth century until the present day.

The first study of the three-stage approach to maritime delimitation, collating methods from judicial decisions, treaties and scholarship.

Provides comprehensive coverage of basic and contemporary issues of the law of the sea in a systematic manner.

Provides comprehensive coverage of basic and contemporary issues of the law of the sea in a systematic manner.

This book situates protection at the centre of the global history of empires, thus advancing a new perspective on world history.

This book analyses the European legal framework on inland water transport in light of the most recent legislation adopted and how the main Member States of Central Western Europe have implemented it.

This book analyses the European legal framework on inland water transport in light of the most recent legislation adopted and how the main Member States of Central Western Europe have implemented it.

In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, concerns that terrorists might utilise vessels to transport weaponry, terrorist operatives and/or to finance their activities prompted several international legal developments.

In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, concerns that terrorists might utilise vessels to transport weaponry, terrorist operatives and/or to finance their activities prompted several international legal developments.

This fifth volume in the series comprises ten contributions written by an expert team of academics and practitioners.

This fifth volume in the series comprises ten contributions written by an expert team of academics and practitioners.

Over recent decades, it has been widely recognised that terrorist attacks at sea could result in major casualties and cause significant disruptions to the free flow of international shipping.

Over recent decades, it has been widely recognised that terrorist attacks at sea could result in major casualties and cause significant disruptions to the free flow of international shipping.

This is the first book to focus on the law and practice relating to offshore oil and gas floating production.

This is the first book to focus on the law and practice relating to offshore oil and gas floating production.

Both China and Europe have a long tradition of commercial and maritime law; and this new book examining various topics from their particular perspectives is both timely and important.

The law of maritime delimitation has been shaped by the interpretation of certain provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which has led to State practice being neglected in current scholarship.

The law of maritime delimitation has been shaped by the interpretation of certain provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which has led to State practice being neglected in current scholarship.

Both China and Europe have a long tradition of commercial and maritime law; and this new book examining various topics from their particular perspectives is both timely and important.

The environmental and human costs of marine accidents are high, and risks are considerable.

The environmental and human costs of marine accidents are high, and risks are considerable.

The law that applies to maritime operations at sea is complex and comprises two distinct elements: treaty law (1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea), and the cases and incidents that occur at sea in both peacetime and during armed conflict which result in the creation of customary international law applicable to maritime operations at sea.

The law that applies to maritime operations at sea is complex and comprises two distinct elements: treaty law (1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea), and the cases and incidents that occur at sea in both peacetime and during armed conflict which result in the creation of customary international law applicable to maritime operations at sea.

This book is the first of its kind to explore the problems inherent in the unification of maritime law.

This book is the first of its kind to explore the problems inherent in the unification of maritime law.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea follows a comprehensive approach and can be interpreted dynamically to include the regulation of all potential human uses of the ocean, but the law of the sea cannot be viewed in isolation from other fields of international law.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea follows a comprehensive approach and can be interpreted dynamically to include the regulation of all potential human uses of the ocean, but the law of the sea cannot be viewed in isolation from other fields of international law.

This book provides a blueprint for an International Legally Binding Instrument (ILBI) for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ).

This book provides a blueprint for an International Legally Binding Instrument (ILBI) for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ).

Core Principles of Maritime Navigation introduces the main navigation concepts required by trainees and professionals involved in maritime operations.

Core Principles of Maritime Navigation introduces the main navigation concepts required by trainees and professionals involved in maritime operations.

Widely regarded as the leading authority on voyage charters, this book is the most comprehensive and intellectually-rigorous analysis of the area, is regularly cited in court and by arbitrators, and is the go-to guide for drafting and disputing charterparty contracts.

Widely regarded as the leading authority on voyage charters, this book is the most comprehensive and intellectually-rigorous analysis of the area, is regularly cited in court and by arbitrators, and is the go-to guide for drafting and disputing charterparty contracts.

Now in its seventh edition, this bestselling Handbook for Marine Radio Communication provides an incomparable reference source for all vessels using maritime radio communication systems, which are now a legislative requirement.

Now in its seventh edition, this bestselling Handbook for Marine Radio Communication provides an incomparable reference source for all vessels using maritime radio communication systems, which are now a legislative requirement.

This book covers the subjects of break bulk cargo, general cargo and project cargo, and how these cargoes are shipped.

This book covers the subjects of break bulk cargo, general cargo and project cargo, and how these cargoes are shipped.

The dogma of the sovereignty of the state, deriving from the Peace of Westphalia, underpins much of the modern-day international system.

The dogma of the sovereignty of the state, deriving from the Peace of Westphalia, underpins much of the modern-day international system.

Introduction to Container Ship Operations and Onboard Safety is an introduction for students and professionals involved in the maritime industry.

Introduction to Container Ship Operations and Onboard Safety is an introduction for students and professionals involved in the maritime industry.

This book analyses the impact of two vital and contemporary developments on shipping law and practice: disruptive technologies and climate change.

This book analyses the impact of two vital and contemporary developments on shipping law and practice: disruptive technologies and climate change.

This book explains the definition, concepts, practices and procedures of Free Zone operations; how they are created, how they operate, and their benefits to the global and national economy.

This book explains the definition, concepts, practices and procedures of Free Zone operations; how they are created, how they operate, and their benefits to the global and national economy.