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The Effectiveness of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM Convention) represents a significant global effort to mitigate the spread of invasive aquatic species through ships’ ballast water. Since its adoption by the […]

Exploring potential reforms to UK maritime law to better protect seafarers’ rights Seafarers play a vital role in the global economy, enabling the transportation of goods and people across the world’s oceans. However, despite their crucial contribution, seafarers often face challenging working conditions and limited legal protection (Exarchopoulos et al., 2018). In the United Kingdom, […]

The Role of Maritime Law in Regulating the South China Sea: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Managing Disputes Macaraig, C.E. and Fenton, A.J., 2021. Analyzing the Causes and Effects of the South China Sea Dispute: Natural Resources and Freedom of Navigation. Journal of Territorial and Maritime Studies, 8(2), pp.42-581. Nankivell, J.D., 2016. The Role and Use […]

Examining the impact of negligence and force majeure on port authority liability 1.2. Research Objectives This area of research is currently vastly underdeveloped. In the past, there have been attempts to examine the phenomenon of negligence in port operations, in particular with regards to the ISPS Code and its requirements to increase security. However, there […]

Comparative Analysis of Maritime Law Development in the UK and Another European Nation 2. Historical Development of Maritime Law in the UK Historical development of maritime law in the UK: This section will discuss the historical development of maritime law in the UK. It will look at the effect of Europe and international law upon […]

The impact of the IMO’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets on the shipping industry The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets have far-reaching implications for the shipping industry. As a major contributor to global emissions, the maritime sector faces significant challenges in adapting to these ambitious goals. This research essay examines […]