{"id":83389,"date":"2025-10-10T06:28:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T06:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.essaybishops.com\/au\/?p=11170"},"modified":"2025-10-10T06:28:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T06:28:50","slug":"mari-758-law-of-the-sea-and-contemporary-challengesassessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colapapers.com\/us\/mari-758-law-of-the-sea-and-contemporary-challengesassessment\/","title":{"rendered":"MARI-758 – Law of the Sea and Contemporary ChallengesAssessment"},"content":{"rendered":"

LLM\/MMSc in Maritime Law 2024-2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Module: MARI-758 – Law of the Sea and Contemporary Challenges<\/strong>
\nAssessment 1: Critical Research Paper<\/strong>
\nWeighting: 60%<\/strong>
\nWord Count: 4,000 words<\/strong>
\nSubmission Deadline: Friday, 14th March 2025, 16:00 GMT via Turnitin<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Assessment Rationale<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This assignment is designed to develop your ability to conduct independent, critical research on a pressing contemporary issue at the intersection of the Law of the Sea, maritime security, and environmental sustainability. It requires you to move beyond a descriptive account of the law and to critically analyse its effectiveness, gaps, and future trajectory in the face of rapid technological and geopolitical change.<\/p>\n

2. Task Description<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You are required to write a critical research paper on\u00a0ONE<\/strong>\u00a0of the following topics:<\/p>\n

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    Topic A: Autonomous Vessels and the LOSC:<\/strong>\u00a0Critically analyse the legal status of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Your analysis should focus on the interpretation of key terms such as “ship,” “master,” and “crew” and assess whether UNCLOS, as a living instrument, can accommodate this technological shift or if a new regulatory framework is necessary.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Topic B: Offshore Renewable Energy and Freedoms of the High Seas:<\/strong>\u00a0Examine the legal tensions between the expansion of large-scale offshore wind farms and the traditional freedoms of navigation and fishing on the high seas and in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Discuss how coastal states and flag states are balancing their rights and duties under UNCLOS.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Topic C: Submarine Cables and Critical Infrastructure Protection:<\/strong>\u00a0Evaluate the adequacy of the existing international legal framework, primarily UNCLOS, in protecting submarine cables from state-sponsored and non-state threats. Consider the legal responsibilities of states to prevent intentional damage and the legal remedies available to affected parties.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    3. Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Upon successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to:<\/p>\n

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      Critically evaluate<\/strong>\u00a0the principles and provisions of the Law of the Sea in the context of contemporary maritime challenges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Synthesise<\/strong>\u00a0complex legal materials from primary and secondary sources to construct a coherent and original argument.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Demonstrate<\/strong>\u00a0a sophisticated understanding of the political, economic, and environmental factors influencing the development of maritime law.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      4. Assessment Criteria<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Your work will be assessed based on:<\/p>\n

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        Knowledge & Understanding (25%):<\/strong>\u00a0Depth of understanding of relevant UNCLOS provisions and related legal instruments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Critical Analysis & Argument (35%):<\/strong>\u00a0The strength, clarity, and originality of your central thesis. This includes your ability to identify legal ambiguities, conflicts, and propose reasoned conclusions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Research & Referencing (25%):<\/strong>\u00a0Use of a wide range of authoritative primary and secondary sources, including recent peer-reviewed journals. Strict adherence to the OSCOLA or Harvard referencing style is mandatory.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Structure & Presentation (15%):<\/strong>\u00a0Logical flow, clarity of expression, grammar, and professional presentation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        References<\/h3>\n

        Chircop, A.<\/strong>\u00a0(2020)\u00a0\u2018The Law of the Sea and Ocean Governance in the Anthropocene\u2019<\/em>\u00a0in\u00a0Rothwell, D.R., Oude Elferink, A.G., Scott, K.N. and Stephens, T. (eds.)<\/strong>,\u00a0The Oxford Handbook of the Law of the Sea<\/em>. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 845-866.<\/p>\n

        Ringbom, H.<\/strong>\u00a0(2022) \u2018Regulating Autonomous Ships\u2014Concepts, Challenges and Precedents\u2019,\u00a0Ocean Development & International Law<\/em>, 53(1), pp. 1-26.<\/p>\n

        Beckman, R.C. and Davenport, T.<\/strong>\u00a0(2021) \u2018The LOSC Framework for Maritime Security and Judicial Responses to Maritime Terrorism\u2019,\u00a0International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law<\/em>, 36(2), pp. 185-213.<\/p>\n

        Gullett, W. and Schofield, C.<\/strong>\u00a0(2020) \u2018A Rising Tide: The Implications of Climate Change and Sea Level Rise for the Limits of Maritime Jurisdiction\u2019,\u00a0Marine Policy<\/em>, 121, 104148.<\/p>\n

        Tsiaplias, M.<\/strong>\u00a0(2023) \u2018Protecting Submarine Cables in an Era of Hybrid Threats: Beyond the Law of the Sea?\u2019,\u00a0Journal of Conflict and Security Law<\/em>, 28(2), pp. 235-260.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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