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The International Law of the Sea

by Yoshifumi Tanaka ...

This new edition has been fully revised to include up-to-date coverage of essential issues of the international law of the sea. Covering a number of new and important issues, such as the headline debate of migrant movement across the seas, and the definition of islands in light of the South China Sea Arbitration, it also includes chapters on conservation of marine living resources and biological ... Read more

$45.99 USD

This new edition has been fully revised to include up-to-date coverage of essential issues of the international law of the sea. Covering a number of new and important issues, such as the headline debate of migrant movement across the seas, and the definition of islands in light of the South China Sea Arbitration, it also includes chapters on conservation of marine living resources and biological
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The law of the sea

Fourth edition

by Robin Churchill, Vaughan Lowe, Amy Sander ...

Series series Melland Schill Studies in International Law
For nearly forty years, The law of the sea has been regarded as an authoritative and standard work on the subject, combining detailed analysis and relevant, practical examples with a clear and engaging style. Completely revised and updated, this new edition will be a vital resource for anyone with an interest in maritime affairs.The book provides a rigorous analysis of the 1982 UN Convention on ... Read more

$59.99 USD

For nearly forty years, The law of the sea has been regarded as an authoritative and standard work on the subject, combining detailed analysis and relevant, practical examples with a clear and engaging style. Completely revised and updated, this new edition will be a vital resource for anyone with an interest in maritime affairs.The book provides a rigorous analysis of the 1982 UN Convention on
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Reinsurance and the Law of Aggregation

Event, Occurrence, Cause

by Oliver D. William ...

Series series Contemporary Commercial Law
In excess of loss reinsurance, the reinsurer covers the amount of a loss exceeding the policy’s deductible but not piercing its cover limit. Accordingly, a policy’s quantitative scope of cover is significantly affected by the parties’ agreement of a deductible and a cover limit. Yet, the examination of whether a loss has exceeded deductible or cover limit necessitates an educated understanding of ... Read more

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In excess of loss reinsurance, the reinsurer covers the amount of a loss exceeding the policy’s deductible but not piercing its cover limit. Accordingly, a policy’s quantitative scope of cover is significantly affected by the parties’ agreement of a deductible and a cover limit. Yet, the examination of whether a loss has exceeded deductible or cover limit necessitates an educated understanding of
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Towards Principled Oceans Governance

Australian and Canadian Approaches and Challenges

Edited by Donald R. Rothwell, David L. VanderZwaag ...

Series series Routledge Advances in Maritime Research
Australia and Canada have been at the forefront of efforts to operationalize integrated oceans and coastal management. Throughout the 1990s both countries devoted considerable effort to developing strategies to give effect to international ocean management obligations.This key book focuses on principles of marine environmental conservation and management, maritime regulation and enforcement, and ... Read more

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Australia and Canada have been at the forefront of efforts to operationalize integrated oceans and coastal management. Throughout the 1990s both countries devoted considerable effort to developing strategies to give effect to international ocean management obligations.This key book focuses on principles of marine environmental conservation and management, maritime regulation and enforcement, and
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Laws of the Sea

Interdisciplinary Currents

Edited by Irus Braverman ...

Laws of the Sea assembles scholars from law, geography, anthropology, and environmental humanities to consider the possibilities of a critical ocean approach in legal studies.Unlike the United Nations’ monumental Convention on the Law of the Sea, which imagines one comprehensive constitutional framework for governing the ocean, Laws of the Sea approaches oceanic law in plural and dynamic ways. ... Read more

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Laws of the Sea assembles scholars from law, geography, anthropology, and environmental humanities to consider the possibilities of a critical ocean approach in legal studies.Unlike the United Nations’ monumental Convention on the Law of the Sea, which imagines one comprehensive constitutional framework for governing the ocean, Laws of the Sea approaches oceanic law in plural and dynamic ways.
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Maritime Security and the Law of the Sea

by Prof Natalie Klein ...

Series series Oxford Monographs in International Law
Maritime Security and the Law of the Sea examines the rights and duties of states across a broad spectrum of maritime security threats. It provides comprehensive coverage of the different dimensions of maritime security in order to assess how responses to maritime security concerns are and should be shaping the law of the sea. The discussion sets out the rules regulating passage of military ... Read more

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Maritime Security and the Law of the Sea examines the rights and duties of states across a broad spectrum of maritime security threats. It provides comprehensive coverage of the different dimensions of maritime security in order to assess how responses to maritime security concerns are and should be shaping the law of the sea. The discussion sets out the rules regulating passage of military
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Aquaculture Law and Policy

Towards principled access and operations

Edited by David L. VanderZwaag, Gloria Chao ...

Series series Routledge Advances in Maritime Research
The aquaculture industry is fast expanding around the globe and causing major environmental and social disruptions. The volume is about getting a 'good governance' grip on this important industry.The book highlights the numerous law and policy issues that must be addressed in the search for effective regulation of aquaculture. Those issues include among others: the equitable and fair assignment of ... Read more

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The aquaculture industry is fast expanding around the globe and causing major environmental and social disruptions. The volume is about getting a 'good governance' grip on this important industry.The book highlights the numerous law and policy issues that must be addressed in the search for effective regulation of aquaculture. Those issues include among others: the equitable and fair assignment of
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Six Months on a Slaver: A True Narrative

by Edward Manning ...

Edward Manning (1838-1890) in his 1879 book "Six Months on a Slaver" gives a true narrative and realistic descriptions of the horrors of the slave trade experience of an American seaman who ships from New London, Conn., in 1860, on a three years' cruise, in an ostensible whaler, which proves to be a slaver on its way to the African coast.It is a plain, unvarnished narrative of the manner of ... Read more

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Edward Manning (1838-1890) in his 1879 book "Six Months on a Slaver" gives a true narrative and realistic descriptions of the horrors of the slave trade experience of an American seaman who ships from New London, Conn., in 1860, on a three years' cruise, in an ostensible whaler, which proves to be a slaver on its way to the African coast.It is a plain, unvarnished narrative of the manner of
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Marine and Coastal Law

Cases and Materials

by Dennis W. Nixon, Michael J. Daly, Susan E. Farady, Read D. Porter, Julia B. Wyman ...

This extensively updated third edition of the classic casebook Marine and Coastal Law provides readers with an authoritative, comprehensive, and up-to-date guide to landmark laws, regulations, and legal decisions governing the United States' vast marine and coastal resources.This thoroughly revised and updated third edition of the prestigious Marine and Coastal Law casebook provides an essential ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This extensively updated third edition of the classic casebook Marine and Coastal Law provides readers with an authoritative, comprehensive, and up-to-date guide to landmark laws, regulations, and legal decisions governing the United States' vast marine and coastal resources.This thoroughly revised and updated third edition of the prestigious Marine and Coastal Law casebook provides an essential
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Modern Maritime Law (Volume 2)

Managing Risks and Liabilities

by Aleka Mandaraka-Sheppard ...

Series series Maritime and Transport Law Library
This unique title examines in depth issues of jurisdiction, maritime law and practice from a modern perspective and highlights the importance of risk management with a view to avoiding pitfalls in litigation or arbitration and minimising exposure to liabilities.The third edition has been fully revised and restructured into two self-contained volumes, the first covering jurisdictional issues and ... Read more

$187.99 USD

This unique title examines in depth issues of jurisdiction, maritime law and practice from a modern perspective and highlights the importance of risk management with a view to avoiding pitfalls in litigation or arbitration and minimising exposure to liabilities.The third edition has been fully revised and restructured into two self-contained volumes, the first covering jurisdictional issues and
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Branch's Elements of Shipping

by Alan Edward Branch, Michael Robarts ...

Since it was first published in 1964, Elements of Shipping has become established as a market leader. Now in its ninth edition, Branch’s Elements of Shipping, renamed in memory of Alan Branch, has been updated throughout and revised to take in the many changes that have occurred in the shipping industry in recent years, including the impact of the economic crisis, the Panama Canal expansion and ... Read more

$110.99 USD

Since it was first published in 1964, Elements of Shipping has become established as a market leader. Now in its ninth edition, Branch’s Elements of Shipping, renamed in memory of Alan Branch, has been updated throughout and revised to take in the many changes that have occurred in the shipping industry in recent years, including the impact of the economic crisis, the Panama Canal expansion and
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Five Years Before the Mast: Or Life in the Forecastle; Aboard of a Whaler and Man-of-war

by Jacob A. Hazen ...

"A popular book...Five Years Before the Mast...went through 20 editions." -Miner's Journal, June 8, 1899"Every man jumped with his oar into the sea to save his life, while the unthinking whale, frightened at the havoc his carelessness had occasioned, darted away like lightning." -the author, Jacob HazenJacob Hazen's "Five Years Before the Mast." describing his adventures on the sea with the navy ... Read more

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"A popular book...Five Years Before the Mast...went through 20 editions." -Miner's Journal, June 8, 1899"Every man jumped with his oar into the sea to save his life, while the unthinking whale, frightened at the havoc his carelessness had occasioned, darted away like lightning." -the author, Jacob HazenJacob Hazen's "Five Years Before the Mast." describing his adventures on the sea with the navy
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State Ocean Jurisdiction

by Patrick Vrancken ...

Series series Routledge Research on the Law of the Sea
Proposing a systematic analytical framework which assists in understanding and applying the international law regime governing State ocean jurisdiction with a view to improved ocean governance for sustainable development, this book distinguishes between, and focuses on, the form, the ground, the scope and the purpose of State ocean jurisdiction. Defining jurisdiction as the international-law ... Read more

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Proposing a systematic analytical framework which assists in understanding and applying the international law regime governing State ocean jurisdiction with a view to improved ocean governance for sustainable development, this book distinguishes between, and focuses on, the form, the ground, the scope and the purpose of State ocean jurisdiction. Defining jurisdiction as the international-law
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Ship Building, Sale and Finance

Edited by Baris Soyer, Andrew Tettenborn ...

Series series Maritime and Transport Law Library
Written by a team of acclaimed practitioners and leading academics, this book brings together in one single volume an analysis of contemporary legal issues concerning ship building, sale and finance contracts. It offers a comprehensive, expert and thoroughly practical guide on what is a very complex area of law in today's international shipping industry.The book presents a detailed and critical ... Read more

$345.99 USD

Written by a team of acclaimed practitioners and leading academics, this book brings together in one single volume an analysis of contemporary legal issues concerning ship building, sale and finance contracts. It offers a comprehensive, expert and thoroughly practical guide on what is a very complex area of law in today's international shipping industry.The book presents a detailed and critical
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Renovate a Sailboat and Cross the Atlantic

by George S.W. DuBose ...

This book was inspired by my purchase of a 1973 Pearson 36-1 on eBay. I already had a Pearson 26, so I knew the quality of the construction and what I was facing when considering putting the Pearson 36-1 through a total renovation.This book details the renovation projects, the suppliers of materials and electronics, the advice that I obtained from older sailors and marine engineers and how over a ... Read more

$5.99 USD

This book was inspired by my purchase of a 1973 Pearson 36-1 on eBay. I already had a Pearson 26, so I knew the quality of the construction and what I was facing when considering putting the Pearson 36-1 through a total renovation.This book details the renovation projects, the suppliers of materials and electronics, the advice that I obtained from older sailors and marine engineers and how over a
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Modern Maritime Law (Volume 1)

Jurisdiction and Risks

by Aleka Mandaraka-Sheppard ...

Series series Maritime and Transport Law Library
This unique title examines in depth issues of jurisdiction, maritime law and practice from a modern perspective and highlights the importance of risk management with a view to avoiding pitfalls in litigation or arbitration and minimising exposure to liabilities.The third edition has been fully revised and restructured into two self-contained volumes, the first covering jurisdictional issues and ... Read more

$159.99 USD

This unique title examines in depth issues of jurisdiction, maritime law and practice from a modern perspective and highlights the importance of risk management with a view to avoiding pitfalls in litigation or arbitration and minimising exposure to liabilities.The third edition has been fully revised and restructured into two self-contained volumes, the first covering jurisdictional issues and
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Marine Insurance

Law and Practice

by Francis Rose ...

Series series Lloyd's Shipping Law Library
Marine Insurance: Law and Practice, Second Edition, continues to provide the most comprehensive and integrated account of the English law and practice of marine insurance. It provides readers with a fresh and up-to-date review of the modern law in the light of traditional principles and rules of underlying commercial law, and the specific statutory rules of marine insurance as interpreted by case ... Read more

$765.99 USD

Marine Insurance: Law and Practice, Second Edition, continues to provide the most comprehensive and integrated account of the English law and practice of marine insurance. It provides readers with a fresh and up-to-date review of the modern law in the light of traditional principles and rules of underlying commercial law, and the specific statutory rules of marine insurance as interpreted by case
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The Politics of Piracy

Crime and Civil Disobedience in Colonial America

by Douglas R. Burgess ...

The seventeenth-century war on piracy is remembered as a triumph for the English state and her Atlantic colonies. Yet it was piracy and illicit trade that drove a wedge between them, imperiling the American enterprise and bringing the colonies to the verge of rebellion. In The Politics of Piracy, competing criminalities become a lens to examine England’s legal relationship with America. In ... Read more

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The seventeenth-century war on piracy is remembered as a triumph for the English state and her Atlantic colonies. Yet it was piracy and illicit trade that drove a wedge between them, imperiling the American enterprise and bringing the colonies to the verge of rebellion. In The Politics of Piracy, competing criminalities become a lens to examine England’s legal relationship with America. In
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India’s Role in the Indian Ocean Region in the 21st Century

Maritime Governance Perspective

by Tomasz Łukaszuk ...

The book explores India’s role as a normative power, with solid credentials based on a long history of thalassic experience of states of South India. It examines how India has been interpreting international law and rules for the exploitation of living and non-living resources in her way.The book presents an analysis of India’s activities in four key areas of maritime governance and a description ... Read more

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The book explores India’s role as a normative power, with solid credentials based on a long history of thalassic experience of states of South India. It examines how India has been interpreting international law and rules for the exploitation of living and non-living resources in her way.The book presents an analysis of India’s activities in four key areas of maritime governance and a description
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The Sovereignty of the Sea

An Historical Account of the Claims of England to the Dominion of the British Seas, and of the Evolution of the Territorial Waters

by Thomas Wemyss Fulton ...

In "The Sovereignty of the Sea," Thomas Wemyss Fulton presents a meticulously researched examination of maritime law, state sovereignty, and the intricate relationship between nations and their waters. Fulton employs a scholarly yet accessible narrative style, skillfully weaving historical case studies with contemporary legal analysis. The book not only explores the evolution of naval power and ... Read more

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In "The Sovereignty of the Sea," Thomas Wemyss Fulton presents a meticulously researched examination of maritime law, state sovereignty, and the intricate relationship between nations and their waters. Fulton employs a scholarly yet accessible narrative style, skillfully weaving historical case studies with contemporary legal analysis. The book not only explores the evolution of naval power and
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Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes

by Olena Bokareva ...

Addressing the issues surrounding the uniformity of transport law, Olena Bokareva provides an insight into both its theoretical foundations and the convention regimes that govern different modes of transport. Timely and engaging, this book considers a multitude of potential solutions at both international and EU levels.Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes concerns transport ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Addressing the issues surrounding the uniformity of transport law, Olena Bokareva provides an insight into both its theoretical foundations and the convention regimes that govern different modes of transport. Timely and engaging, this book considers a multitude of potential solutions at both international and EU levels.Uniformity of Transport Law through International Regimes concerns transport
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Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers 2026: Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers

by Martime and Coastguard Agency Martime and Coastguard Agency ...

The MCA has revised and updated the Code to align its language with the Government Digital Service (GDS) guidelines, making the content more accessible and easier to read. All references to relevant legislation and guidance have been reviewed and updated, providing users with accurate signposting to source material and further information where required.Main updates to the 2026 Edition:Major ... Read more

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The MCA has revised and updated the Code to align its language with the Government Digital Service (GDS) guidelines, making the content more accessible and easier to read. All references to relevant legislation and guidance have been reviewed and updated, providing users with accurate signposting to source material and further information where required.Main updates to the 2026 Edition:Major
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Maritime Operations Law in Practice

Key Cases and Incidents

Edited by David Letts, Rob Mclaughlin ...

Series series Routledge Research on the Law of the 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. Covering sovereignty and vessel status, ... Read more

$57.99 USD

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. Covering sovereignty and vessel status,
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Routledge Handbook of Marine Governance and Global Environmental Change

Edited by Paul G. Harris ...

Series series Routledge Environment and Sustainability Handbooks
This comprehensive handbook provides a detailed and unique overview of current thinking about marine governance in the context of global environmental change.Many of the most profound impacts of global environmental change, and climate change in particular, will occur in the oceans. It is vital that we consider the role of marine governance in adapting to and mitigating these impacts. This ... Read more

$65.99 USD

This comprehensive handbook provides a detailed and unique overview of current thinking about marine governance in the context of global environmental change.Many of the most profound impacts of global environmental change, and climate change in particular, will occur in the oceans. It is vital that we consider the role of marine governance in adapting to and mitigating these impacts. This
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