The Law of the Sea Convention
Subtitle: US accession and globalization
By: edited by Myron H. Nordquist ... [et al.].
Series: Center for Oceans Law and Policy -- 15
Publisher: M. Nijhoff Publishers
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Leiden; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 575
ISBN-13: 9789004201361
Subjects: United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea; Congresses; Law of the sea
Description: The Law of the Sea Convention: US Accession and Globalization, provides valuable insight into a number of contemporary and pressing issues concerning the world's oceans and their management. Part I presents findings and evaluation of topics such as energy and economic development, including the undersea cable industry, as well as ramifications for U.S. national security and navigational rights. Part II examines key trends in commercial shipping, piracy and terrorism, islands and rocks, safety and navigational freedom, marine scientific research, and emerging global oceans policy issues.
Notes: "Brought together on the occasion of the 34th Annual Conference of the Center for Oceans Law and Policy, University of Virginia School of Law (COLP)"--CIP galley.