International law: transport, communications and commerce

The Antarctic Treaty (1959) was adopted for the purpose of bringing peace and stability to Antarctica and to facilitate cooperation in scientific research conducted on and around the continent.

This comprehensive handbook provides a global overview of ocean resources and management by focusing on critical issues relating to human development and the marine environment, their interrelationships as expressed through the uses of the sea as a resource, and the regional expression of these themes.

This comprehensive handbook provides a global overview of ocean resources and management by focusing on critical issues relating to human development and the marine environment, their interrelationships as expressed through the uses of the sea as a resource, and the regional expression of these themes.

Piratical attacks have become more frequent, violent, costly and increasingly threaten to undermine order in the international system.

Piratical attacks have become more frequent, violent, costly and increasingly threaten to undermine order in the international system.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) offers a legal framework for the sustainable development of the oceans and their natural resources.

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) offers a legal framework for the sustainable development of the oceans and their natural resources.

In 2006, British forces entered the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in what would become one of the defining military campaigns of the decade.

In 2006, British forces entered the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in what would become one of the defining military campaigns of the decade.

The 9/11 terrorist attacks prompted a new urgency in efforts to deal with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear proliferati on.

The 9/11 terrorist attacks prompted a new urgency in efforts to deal with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear proliferati on.

The North Pole is being transformed from a sea-ice cap to a seasonally ice-free sea within the next few decades.

The North Pole is being transformed from a sea-ice cap to a seasonally ice-free sea within the next few decades.

The Electronic Communications Code: A Guide for Property Lawyers provides comprehensive and expert guidance on the key provisions of the Code.

Violence at Sea is an overview of maritime piracy, examining threats that piracy poses to global security and commerce, as well as measures and policies to mitigate the threat.

Violence at Sea is an overview of maritime piracy, examining threats that piracy poses to global security and commerce, as well as measures and policies to mitigate the threat.

Think of maritime slavery, and the notorious Middle Passage - the unprecedented, forced migration of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic - readily comes to mind.

Think of maritime slavery, and the notorious Middle Passage - the unprecedented, forced migration of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic - readily comes to mind.

This book provides a comprehensive collection of Cases and Materials On Marine Insurance Law.

This book provides a comprehensive collection of Cases and Materials On Marine Insurance Law.

Maritime security is of vital importance to Australia and New Zealand as both countries depend on maritime transport for their economic survival.

Maritime security is of vital importance to Australia and New Zealand as both countries depend on maritime transport for their economic survival.

International maritime law is far from inert, everyday international affairs constantly test existing law and, in many occasions, require its development.

International maritime law is far from inert, everyday international affairs constantly test existing law and, in many occasions, require its development.

This book is the first attempt to analyse the relevant international conventions governing the liability of airlines to passengers and third parties on the ground from a risk perspective.

This book is the first attempt to analyse the relevant international conventions governing the liability of airlines to passengers and third parties on the ground from a risk perspective.

Bills of Lading and Bankers' Documentary Credits provides a straightforward guide to the nuances and complexities of deals conducted under the documentary credit system.

Bills of Lading and Bankers' Documentary Credits provides a straightforward guide to the nuances and complexities of deals conducted under the documentary credit system.

Security and other safety issues are more important than ever in the maritime industry.

This book is the founding title in the Grammenos Library.

This book is the founding title in the Grammenos Library.

War, Terror and Carriage by Sea provides a comprehensive legal analysis of the law and practice relating to the impact of war or war related risks, terrorism and piracy on international commercial shipping.

War, Terror and Carriage by Sea provides a comprehensive legal analysis of the law and practice relating to the impact of war or war related risks, terrorism and piracy on international commercial shipping.

Written by a combination of top academics, industry experts and leading practitioners, this book offers a detailed insight into both unimodal and multimodal carriage of goods.

Written by a combination of top academics, industry experts and leading practitioners, this book offers a detailed insight into both unimodal and multimodal carriage of goods.

The fourth edition consists of consideration of all aspects of the jurisdiction of English courts and arbitrators over maritime claims, applicable law, judgments, remedies and security interests, including the continuing critical impact of membership of the European Union.

The fourth edition consists of consideration of all aspects of the jurisdiction of English courts and arbitrators over maritime claims, applicable law, judgments, remedies and security interests, including the continuing critical impact of membership of the European Union.

This fourth edition is a detailed but easy-to-follow account of the constitution, workings and daily practice of protection and indemnity clubs.

This fourth edition is a detailed but easy-to-follow account of the constitution, workings and daily practice of protection and indemnity clubs.

Commencement of Laytime is the only in-depth examination and discussion concerning the most important financial aspect of laytime which can affect all voyage charter parties and international contracts for the sale of goods.

Commencement of Laytime is the only in-depth examination and discussion concerning the most important financial aspect of laytime which can affect all voyage charter parties and international contracts for the sale of goods.

The main focus of this book is the impact of maritime fraud on contracts for sale and carriage, documentary credits and marine insurance.

The main focus of this book is the impact of maritime fraud on contracts for sale and carriage, documentary credits and marine insurance.

Contracts of Carriage by Air, Second Edition contains annotated analysis of the provisions of the international conventions governing the carriage of goods and passengers by air.

Contracts of Carriage by Air, Second Edition contains annotated analysis of the provisions of the international conventions governing the carriage of goods and passengers by air.

The current jurisdictional status of the Mediterranean Sea is remarkable.

The current jurisdictional status of the Mediterranean Sea is remarkable.

Despite the rise of 'new' security threats like terrorism, cyber-war and piracy, the terrible destructive power of nuclear weapons still hangs over the world.

Despite the rise of 'new' security threats like terrorism, cyber-war and piracy, the terrible destructive power of nuclear weapons still hangs over the world.

The quickening pace of Iran's nuclear activities has produced an international sense of urgency.