International law, transport and commerce: maritime law Books

Book SynopsisThe Rotterdam Rules represent the most comprehensive overhaul of the law of carriage of goods by sea in more than fifty years. To coincide with the signing ceremony, six members of the Institute of Maritime Law have written a detailed commentary on the Rules. The Rotterdam Rules: A Practical Annotation examines the text of the Rules, all ninety-six articles of the new Convention, and compares them to the text of the Hague-Visby Rules, the instrument currently covering most bills of lading. The authors have also examined the judgments in cases decided in the English Courts under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Acts of 1971 and 1992 and have indicated whether these cases would be decided differently under the new Rotterdam Rules.Table of ContentsChapter 1. General Provisions Charles Debattista Chapter 2. Scope of Application Hilton Staniland Chapter 3. Electronic Transport Records Charles Debattista Chapter 4. Obligations of the Carrier Michael Tsimplis Chapter 5. Liability of the Carrier for Loss, Damage or Delay Michael Tsimplis Chapter 6. Additional Provisions Relating to Particular Stages of Carriage Filippo Lorenzon Chapter 7. Obligations of the Shipper to the Carrier Filippo Lorenzon Chapter 8. Transport Documents and Electronic Transport Records Filippo Lorenzon Chapter 9. Delivery of the Goods Charles Debattista Chapter 10. Rights of the Controlling Party Charles Debattista Chapter 11. Transfer of Rights Charles Debattista Chapter 12. Limits of Liability Michael Tsimplis Chapter 13. Time for Suit Yvonne Baatz Chapter 14. Jurisdiction Yvonne Baatz Chapter 15. Arbitration Yvonne Baatz Chapter 16. Validity of Contractual Terms Filippo Lorenzon Chapter 17. Matters Not Governed by This Convention Hilton Staniland Chapter 18. Final Clauses Andrew Serdy

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Book SynopsisThis fourth edition is a detailed but easy-to-follow account of the constitution, workings and daily practice of protection and indemnity clubs. Designed to be a practical reference source for anyone who is in any way involved with mutual insurance, it offers comprehensive guidance on the complex area of P&I Clubs. The new fourth edition has been fully revised and updated since the last edition was written in 1999. New areas emphasised in the fourth edition include: • Piracy • Charterers’ liability insurance • Defence Cover • Disputes concerning the Inter-Club Agreement • Enforceability of arbitration agreements in the Club’s Rules. • The Club’s obligation to (i) make direct payments under certificates, (ii) pay death/ personal injury claims in the event of a member’s insolvency, and (iii) make indivisible personal injury claims.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction and History Chapter 2. Structure of a Modern P&I Club Chapter 3. Directors and Managers Discretion Chapter 4. Entry Chapter 5. The Contract of Membership Chapter 6. Club Membership Chapter 7. Underwriting Chapter 8. Calls and Club Funds Chapter 9. Introduction to P&I Cover Chapter 10. Risks Covered Chapter 11. Warranties and Club Cover Chapter 12. General Exceptions and Limitation to Club Cover Chapter 13. Claims: The Role of the Club Chapter 14. Security: Club Letters of Undertaking Chapter 15. The Inter-Club Nype Agreement Chapter 16. The Club's Right of Subrogation Chapter 17. Direct Action Against P&I Clubs Chapter 18. Notification of Claims Chapter 19. The Member's Duty to Sue and Labour Chapter 20. The "Pay to be Paid" Rule Chapter 21. Disputes and Jurisdiction Clauses Chapter 22. Duration of Club Cover Chapter 23. Termination of Club Membership Chapter 24. P&I Clubs Reinsurance and the International Group of P&I Clubs Chapter 25. Charterers' P&I Cover Chapter 26. Defence Cover Chapter 27. Direct Liability Under International Convention Certificates Chapter 28. Recommended Clauses

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Book SynopsisThis book is based on papers presented at the Sixth International Colloquium organised by the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law, Swansea University, in September 2009. The sixteen contributions have been written by a team of international experts who collectively submit the newly proposed Rotterdam Rules to asustained, penetrative and comprehensive analysis. The scale of the Rotterdam Rules is staggeringly wide, as also are their detail and complexity, and coming to a full understanding of the provisions and implications ofthe Rules represents a challenge even to those experienced in the law and practice of commercial shipping. This book examines virtually all aspects of the Rules and will provide an effective, reliable and readable guide to everyone seeking a complete grasp of the Rules.Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Emergence and Application of the Rotterdam Rules Chapter 2. From Treaty to Trial- The Implementation of the Rotterdam Rules Chapter 3. Interpreting the International Sea-Carriage Conventions: Old and New Chapter 4. Freedom of Contract and the Rotterdam Rules: Framework for Negotiation or One-Size Fits-All? Chapter 5. Minimal Music: Multimodal Transport Including a Maritime Leg under the Rotterdam Rules Chapter 6. The Duties of Carriers under the Conventions: Care and Seaworthiness Chapter 7. Package Limitation as an Essential Feature of the Modern Maritime Transport Treaties: A Critical Analysis Chapter 8. Exclusions of Liability Chapter 9. Misdelivery Claims under Bills of Lading and International Conventions for the Carriage of Goods by Sea Chapter 10. Some Remarks on the Allocation of the Burden of Proof under the Rotterdam Rules as Compared to the Hague (Visby) Rules Chapter 11. Duties of Shippers and Dangerous Cargoes Chapter 12. Deck Cargo: Safely Stowed at Last or Still At Sea? Chapter 13. Transport Documents under the International Conventions Chapter 14. Electronic Documents and the Rotterdam Rules Chapter 15. Impact of the Rotterdam Rules on the Himalaya Clause: The Port Terminal Operators' Case Chapter 16. Jurisdiction and Arbitration

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Book SynopsisInsurance Law and the Financial Ombudsman Service is an in depth look at the workings and insurance decisions of the Financial Ombudsman Service. The book analyses how the Ombudsman Service decides insurance cases and compares its approach to that of a court. This book sets out the rules, procedure and approach of the Ombudsman Service, succinctly summarises the relevant insurance law and compares and analyses it against a comprehensive review of material about insurance complaints gathered since the formation of the Ombudsman Service in 2001.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Background Chapter 2. The Workings of the FOS Chapter 3. Awards and Interest Chapter 4. The FOS Approach to Evidence Chapter 5. Policy Construction: Law Versus FOS Chapter 6. Travel Insurance Chapter 7. Life and Personal Accident Chapter 8. Household Insurance Chapter 9. Exclusion for Keys Left in Vehicle/Unattended Vehicle Chapter 10. Measurement of Loss, Abandonment and Salvage Chapter 11. Premiums Chapter 12. Fraud/Proof of Loss Chapter 13. Non-Disclosure and Misrepresentation Chapter 14. Breach of Warranty and Other Conditions Chapter 15. Legal Expenses Insurance

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Book SynopsisInternational Cargo Insurance examines the law and practice of marine cargo insurance on a worldwide basis, and provides the busy practitioner the information needed to quickly and accurately resolve cargo insurance coverage issues, wherever they may arise.The book concentrates on the law in the United States and England. It then examines other countries with a common law tradition including Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and Australia. The civil law systems are highlighted in a number of key trading nations: Italy, Germany, France and Norway. The book includes chapters on South Africa as well as the People’s Republic of China. It concludes with a comparative law chapter concentrating on issues that arise in practice in cargo coverage cases. This chapter also examines how the Institute Cargo Clauses have been construed by Courts worldwide.The appendices include the standard cargo policy insurance terms used in each jurisdiction, some translated for the first time for this volume, as well as translations of the relevant statutes and commercial codes, many not available elsewhere.Trade ReviewInternational Cargo Insurance will naturally be consulted by marine insurance lawyers seeking an introduction to the relevant principles and practices prevailing and the relevant sources governing or setting out the position in one of the jurisdictions covered. It will further serve as an indispensable point of departure for those engaged in further attempts at regional or international harmonisation. But it will also be of more than passing interest to lawyers seeking an introduction to the general principles of insurance law in the different jurisdictions. After all, the comparative approach is relevant not only when seeking to harmonise different legal systems, but also when grappling with the reform and the improvement or modernisation of a particular municipal system of law.Congratulations are due, then, to John Dunt and his team of contributors for a project innovatively conceived and splendidly realised.JP van Niekerk, Professor of Law,Department of Mercantile Law, School of Law,University of South Africa.This fascinating work sets out with remarkable clarity, the often misunderstood differences that can exist between jurisdictions, and in turn, their application of law in the interpretation of marine cargo insurance contracts. A work such as this is long overdue, considering as it does the reasons why such alternate positions have developed, despite a publicly voiced desire in many circles for harmonization. The authors who have contributed to this new publication, including John Dunt who also edited this impressive work are all, as the clarity of their advice ably demonstrates, leading marine insurance law luminaries in their own countries. The book discusses how cargo insurance law has developed alongside international trade, and how the difference between common and civil law regimes has impacted the evolution of the law in many important respects.Marine cargo insurance law continues to evolve and this book provides an up to date refresher that will be welcomed by all in need of an accurate understanding of current thinking. An example of this is the recent decision in The Cendor MOPU case. Here the Supreme Court has now seemingly harmonised English Law on inherent vice with the position previously adopted in other regimes. This case rightly receives the careful scrutiny and the concise commentary one has come to expect from John Dunt. With the challenging piracy for ransom situation still prevailing in the Gulf of Aden/Indian Ocean, similar treatment is given to the recent Court of Appeal determination of a number of fundamental issues in Masefield AG v Amlin.For anyone involved in international cargo insurance, the United States remains a vital but sometimes uncertain jurisdiction for cargo interests, with tensions evident between federal maritime law and state law. This issue is helpfully discussed in detail with analysis of Wilburn Boat Co v Firemans Fund Insurance Co. and the impact this has had on important decisions since. Following the clear format used throughout this book, Stephen Rible gives a compelling account of the diverse jurisdiction that the United States can be, and brings considerable authority to the topics under review, with commentary supported by comprehensive case and statute referencing. This is a feature that all contributing authors have mirrored with commendable success.The "adventure", as a concept in marine insurance receives consideration and although not in the same context, "adventure" appropriately sums up the captivating journey awaiting the reader of this seminal work, as we are guided through a variety of legal landscapes and decisions. English law and practice is covered in detail first. This is followed by the positions applying in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Australia, The United States of America, Italy, Germany, France, Norway, The Peoples Republic of China, and South Africa. A final chapter provides the all important comparison analysis summarizing the differences between these jurisdictions as dealt with in detail in earlier chapters. Comprehensive appendices ensure the importance of this book as an essential standalone reference source under John Dunt’s able editorship. A failure to understand the different approaches to contract formation and interpretation of coverage can have serious consequences for the uninformed. The difficulty facing anyone involved with marine cargo insurance though is just how to become acquainted with the many international regimes and the sometimes contradictory positions adopted. Without this understanding, contract certainty is readily undone with the scope for attendant uncertainty, poor decisions and unnecessary disputes.This book goes a long way to remedy that difficulty and will equip the reader with the wherewithal to make informed and appropriate decisions.Peter de Boissiere Global Marine Claims Leader - CargoInternational Cargo Insurance will naturally be consulted by marine insurance lawyers seeking an introduction to the relevant principles and practices prevailing and the relevant sources governing or setting out the position in one of the jurisdictions covered. It will further serve as an indispensable point of departure for those engaged in further attempts at regional or international harmonisation. But it will also be of more than passing interest to lawyers seeking an introduction to the general principles of insurance law in the different jurisdictions. After all, the comparative approach is relevant not only when seeking to harmonise different legal systems, but also when grappling with the reform and the improvement or modernisation of a particular municipal system of law.Congratulations are due, then, to John Dunt and his team of contributors for a project innovatively conceived and splendidly realised.JP van Niekerk, Professor of Law,Department of Mercantile Law, School of Law,University of South Africa.This fascinating work sets out with remarkable clarity, the often misunderstood differences that can exist between jurisdictions, and in turn, their application of law in the interpretation of marine cargo insurance contracts. A work such as this is long overdue, considering as it does the reasons why such alternate positions have developed, despite a publicly voiced desire in many circles for harmonization. The authors who have contributed to this new publication, including John Dunt who also edited this impressive work are all, as the clarity of their advice ably demonstrates, leading marine insurance law luminaries in their own countries. The book discusses how cargo insurance law has developed alongside international trade, and how the difference between common and civil law regimes has impacted the evolution of the law in many important respects.Marine cargo insurance law continues to evolve and this book provides an up to date refresher that will be welcomed by all in need of an accurate understanding of current thinking. An example of this is the recent decision in The Cendor MOPU case. Here the Supreme Court has now seemingly harmonised English Law on inherent vice with the position previously adopted in other regimes. This case rightly receives the careful scrutiny and the concise commentary one has come to expect from John Dunt. With the challenging piracy for ransom situation still prevailing in the Gulf of Aden/Indian Ocean, similar treatment is given to the recent Court of Appeal determination of a number of fundamental issues in Masefield AG v Amlin.For anyone involved in international cargo insurance, the United States remains a vital but sometimes uncertain jurisdiction for cargo interests, with tensions evident between federal maritime law and state law. This issue is helpfully discussed in detail with analysis of Wilburn Boat Co v Firemans Fund Insurance Co. and the impact this has had on important decisions since. Following the clear format used throughout this book, Stephen Rible gives a compelling account of the diverse jurisdiction that the United States can be, and brings considerable authority to the topics under review, with commentary supported by comprehensive case and statute referencing. This is a feature that all contributing authors have mirrored with commendable success.The "adventure", as a concept in marine insurance receives consideration and although not in the same context, "adventure" appropriately sums up the captivating journey awaiting the reader of this seminal work, as we are guided through a variety of legal landscapes and decisions. English law and practice is covered in detail first. This is followed by the positions applying in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Australia, The United States of America, Italy, Germany, France, Norway, The Peoples Republic of China, and South Africa. A final chapter provides the all important comparison analysis summarizing the differences between these jurisdictions as dealt with in detail in earlier chapters. Comprehensive appendices ensure the importance of this book as an essential standalone reference source under John Dunt’s able editorship. A failure to understand the different approaches to contract formation and interpretation of coverage can have serious consequences for the uninformed. The difficulty facing anyone involved with marine cargo insurance though is just how to become acquainted with the many international regimes and the sometimes contradictory positions adopted. Without this understanding, contract certainty is readily undone with the scope for attendant uncertainty, poor decisions and unnecessary disputes.This book goes a long way to remedy that difficulty and will equip the reader with the wherewithal to make informed and appropriate decisions.Peter de Boissiere Global Marine Claims Leader - CargoTable of Contents1. History and Harmonisation, John Dunt 2. Jurisdiction and Applicable Law, John Dunt 3. England, John Dunt 4. Hong Kong, Colin Wright and Caroline Thomas 5. Singapore, Corina Song 6. Japan, Shuji Yamaguchi and John Dunt 7. Australia, Derek Luxford 8. The United States of America, Stephen V. Rible 9. Italy, Francesco Siccardi 10. Germany, Joachim F. Bartels 11. France, Gildas Rostain, Maxime de La Morineri and Marie Buzulier 12. Norway, Trine-Lise Wilhelmsen and Hans Jacob Bull 13. The Peoples Republic of China, Liu Guiming, Liang Jian and Cai Dongdong 14. South Africa, Andrew Robinson 15. Comparative Analysis, John Dunt

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Book SynopsisThis unique new title provides expert, hands-on advice as to the law and practice of the maritime letter of indemnity. Detailing the variety of implications that can arise from each type of letter, the authors bring this important and litigious subject to the fore with a view to reducing the commercial and legal risks involved in this core area of shipping and international trade.Key features of this title include detailed legal analysis of: The history of indemnity contracts and letters of indemnity Shipping and international trade contexts where letters of indemnity are used GAFTA sale contract forms and standard letter of indemnity P&I Clubs forms The enforceability of maritime letters of indemnity The rights and liabilities for sellers, buyers, banks and ship owners which arise from the use of letters of indemnity The impact on the system based on the use of bills of lading and on electronic bills of lading Policy issues arising from the use of letters of indemnity in practice and of the practicalities of litigation involving letters of indemnity. As the only text currently on the market covering maritime letters of indemnity in such detail, this book will be an indispensable guide for maritime lawyers, professionals and academics alike, as well as shipowners, charterers, commodity traders and trade finance professionalsTrade Review'The authors provide a thoughtful and almost comprehensive guide to this important area of law and the book should prove a useful addition to the library of any shipping practitioner.' Professor Simon Baughen, Journal of International Maritime LawTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Letters of Indemnity Chapter 2. Letters of Indemnity and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Chapter 3. Letters of Indemnity and Bills of Lading Chapter 4. LOIs, the International Approach Chapter 5. "Clean Bills" LOIs, the English position Chapter 6. Policy Considerations Chapter 7. Discharge LOIs and The Presentation Rule Chapter 8. Enforcing "discharge" Letters of Indemnity Chapter 9. Change of Destination LOIs Chapter 10. Letters of Indemnity and P&I Cover Chapter 11. Implied Indemnities

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Book SynopsisModern Piracy is the first book to survey the law of maritime piracy from both public law and commercial law perspectives, as well as providing a contextual overview of piracy in major hotspots.Topics covered include issues of international law, law-enforcement cooperation, private armed security, ransoms, insurance and carriage of goods by sea. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the range of legal issues presented by the modern piracy menace and will be of interest to scholars and practitioners alike.Benefiting from a wide range of international expertise, this book will be of interest to public international law academics, government legal counsel, maritime commercial law practitioners, international relations academics as well as anyone interested in transnational organised crime.Contributors: R. Beckman, C. Bueger, H. Friman, D. Guilfoyle, J. Kraska, J. Lindborg, P. MacDonald Eggers QC, K. Michel, A. Murdoch, M.N. Murphy, T. Treves, B. WilsonTrade Review'A number of books dealing with piracy have been published in recent years. This book stands out by the breadth of its coverage, which, unusually and much to be welcomed, includes detailed consideration of both public and private law. The book is also notable for the quality and range of expertise of its contributors, who are not only leading experts in the field but a mixture of academic and practising lawyers.' --Robin Churchill, The University of Dundee, UK'Piracy once again is posing serious threats to international trade, navigation and, of course, to the safety of seafarers. This collection of outstanding essays by outstanding scholars and practitioners examines the background to the re-emergence of piracy in South Asia, East and West Africa and explores the complex legal and practical challenges which crafting effective responses has presented. It is, quite simply, essential reading for anyone who is seriously interested in understanding and responding to one of the most pressing problems of our time.' --Malcolm Evans, University of Bristol, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction: Piracy, Law and Lawyers Douglas Guilfoyle PART I: CONTEXT 2. Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Southeast Asia Robert Beckman 3. Piracy off Somalia and Counter-piracy Efforts Douglas Guilfoyle 4. Petro-Piracy: Predation and Counter-Predation in Nigerian Waters Martin N. Murphy 5. Responses to Contemporary Piracy: Disentangling the Organizational Field Christian Bueger PART II: PIRACY AND PUBLIC LAW 6. Piracy and the International Law of the Sea Tullio Treves 7. Capture and Disruption Operations: The Use of Force in Counter-Piracy off Somalia Andrew Murdoch and Douglas Guilfoyle 8. Initiating Criminal Proceedings with Military Force: Some Legal Aspects of Policing Somali Pirates by Navies Håkan Friman and Jens Lindborg 9. Reshaping Maritime Security Cooperation: The Importance of Interagency Coordination at the National Level Brian Wilson PART III: PIRACY AND PRIVATE LAW 10. International and Comparative Regulation of Private Maritime Security Companies Employed in Counter-piracy James Kraska 11. What is a Pirate? A Common Law Answer to an Age-old Question Peter MacDonald Eggers QC 12. Insurance Protection Against Piracy Peter MacDonald Eggers QC 13. Piracy and Carriage of Goods by Sea Keith Michel PART IV: CONCLUSIONS 14. Policy Tensions and the Legal Regime Governing Piracy Douglas Guilfoyle Index

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Book SynopsisThis text provides an explanation of the responsibilities and liabilities of the shipbroker, both in direct contact with principles and as part of a chain of other brokers. Highlighting legal questions arising from ways in which the broker's business is done, issues addressed in this book include potential legal liabilities as well as common negligence claims. The book also deals with the shipbroker's entitlement to commission and the problems associated with litigation in this area. It is suitable for ship owners, charterers, agents and marine consultants, as well as brokers.Table of Contents1 The Shipbroker and the Principal, 2 The Shipbroker’s Authority, 3 The Shipbroker’s Statements, 4 The Shipbroker and the Negotiations, 5 The Shipbroker and the Contract, 6 Shipbroker’s Commission, 7 Post Fixture Services, 8 The Shipbroker’s Other Services, 9 The Regulation of Shipbroker.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a comparative study on various issues regarding legal aspects of cruises – mainly, the importance of the cruise business, the impact of cruise tourism, general and specific rules applicable to cruises, liability issues, cruise passengers as consumers, package travel, labor rules for cruise workers, relevant rules on ports (e.g. on taxes, costs and rates charged to cruises in different ports), rules on the environmental impact of cruises, jurisdiction, arbitration, and choice of law in cruise contracts, and general conditions used by companies offering cruise services – in order to identify the current sources of law on these matters and determine whether or not they are appropriate and sufficient. Combining a general report with individual national reports, the book offers not only a general overview, but also the perspectives of selected jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe and Asia, namely: Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Japan, Poland, Romania, Spain, Turkey, the United States, and Uruguay.Table of ContentsPart I General Report.- Legal Aspects of Cruises – General Report.- Part II National Reports – Europe.- Belgium: Legal Aspects of cruises from a Belgian perspective.- Bulgarie : Aspects légaux des croisières en Bulgarie.- Germany: Legal Aspects of Cruises from a German Perspective.- Poland : Legal Aspects of Cruises in Poland.- Romania: Legal Aspects of Cruises in Romania.- Spain: Legal Aspects of Cruises in Spain.- Part III. National Reports – North and South America.- Argentina: Legal Aspects of Cruises in Argentina.- Brazil: Legal Aspects of Cruises in Brazil.- USA: U.S. Perspective on the Legal Aspects of Cruises.- Uruguay: Legal Aspects of Cruises in Uruguay.- Part IV. National Reports – Asia and Euro-Asia.- Japan: Legal Aspects of Cruises in Japan.- Turkey: Legal Aspects of Cruises in Turkey.- Annex: Questionnaire on Legal Aspects of Cruises – Questionnaire sur les aspects légaux des croisières.

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses the environmental, legal, social, and economic aspects of corporate social responsibility in the maritime industry. It discusses the voluntary aspects of the CSR concept and how the lines between informal and formal rules are merging and becoming fuzzy. Further, it shows how regulation is enhancing responsibility and sustainability in the maritime industry.The book gathers the experiences of the WMU, IMO, UN and public and private actors in developing and developed countries in the maritime industry.Table of ContentsLisa Loloma Froholdt, Introduction.- Lisa Loloma Froholdt, The perception of Corporate Social Responsibility in the maritime industry.- Devinder Grewal, The Growth of CSR and its Acceptance in the Maritime Industry.- Yoshinobu Takei, Governance of Maritime Activities: Legal, Policy and Institutional Aspects.- Patrick Donner, George Theocharidis and Tafsir Johansson, Methods to Promote Improved Governance in Maritime Administrations of Developing Nations.- Momoko Kitada and Lise Synnøve Neeraas Langåker, Arctic Governance and Gender: Climate Change or Social Change?.- Neil Bellefontaine and Tafsir Johannson, Effective and Efficient Maritime Administration & Corporate Social Responsibility.- Aykut I.Ölçer and Fabio Ballini, Energy Management in the Maritime Industry.- Patrick Donner and Tafsir Johansson, Sulphur Directive, Short Sea Shipping & Corporate Social Responsibility in a EU Context.- D.S.H. Moon, J.K. Woo and T.G. Kim, Green Ports and Economic Opportunities.- Michael Baldauf, Knud Benedict, Matthias Kirchhoff, Michèle Schaub, Michael Gluch and Sandro Fischer, Energy-efficient Ship Operation - The Concept of Green Manoeuvring.- Ioannis Oikonomou, Aspasia Pastra and Ilias Visvikis, A Financial Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility.- Momoko Kitada and Pamela Tansey, Impacts of CSR on Women in the Maritime Sector.- Michael Ekow Manuel, Safety and Risk Management Considerations for CSR.- Jan Skovgaard, Response to institutional processes - A study of Corporate Social Responsibility in Danish shipping companies.

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Book SynopsisThe United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is one of the most successful agreements ever created to govern the global commons. If it is thought of as a constitution for the oceans, then Satya Nandan should be considered one of the founders, one of the key personalities behind both the agreement and the subsequent development of Law of the Sea in the decades since UNCLOS was adopted. He led the drafting of the key negotiating text, most of which made its way, unaltered, into the Convention’s final text.How did a lawyer from Fiji come to play such a pivotal role in this important area of diplomacy and international law? This book tells the story, showing how Nandan used his creativity, pragmatism, and penchant for language to reach compromise and build consensus at nearly every stage in the making of the modern law of the sea. In this book, he elaborates on the techniques and skills he brought to bear on this task, the alliances he formed with colleagues from different countries, and the strategies that were effective in this complex, multidimensional negotiation. At a time when the stakes involved in managing the global commons could not be higher, Satya Nandan’s experience and wisdom could not be more relevant and important.Trade Review"An illuminating narrative if you are interested in how one of the world’s most complex and important pieces of legislation came into being. As a look at ‘science-diplomacy’ in action, with the desire to inform others involved in complex multilateral discussions a stated key aim of this book, it is also fascinating and informative." * The Marine Biologist *Table of Contents Foreword Acknowledgements List of Images Introduction Chapter I: Chaos at Sea: The Search for a New Legal Order Chapter II: Beyond Codification: Development of Innovative Working Methods and Procedures Chapter III: Negotiating a New Legal Order: Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea Chapter IV: Achieving Universal Acceptance: Part XI Implementation Agreement Chapter V: Operationalising the Regime: UN Fish Stocks Agreement and WCPFC Concluding Reflections Annexes Index

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