Vessel-source marine pollution : the law and politics of international regulation / Alan Khee-Jin Tan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tan, Alan Khee-Jin, author.

Series:

Cambridge studies in international and comparative law (Cambridge, England : 1996) ; 45.

Cambridge studies in international and comparative law ; 45

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Marine pollution--Law and legislation.

Marine pollution.

Oil pollution of the sea--Law and legislation.

Oil pollution of the sea.

Ships--Safety regulations.

Ships.

Maritime law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxxv, 416 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Analysing the regulation of vessel-source pollution from the perspective of the political interests of key players in the ship transportation industry, this 2005 book by Alan Khee-Jin Tan offers a comprehensive and convincing account of how pollution of the marine environment by ships may be better regulated and reduced. In this timely study, he traces the history of regulation at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and investigates the political, economic and social forces influencing the IMO treaties. Also examined are the efforts of maritime states, ship-owners, cargo owners, oil companies and environmental groups to influence IMO laws and treaties. This is an important book, which uncovers the politics behind the law and offers solutions for overcoming the deficiencies in the regulatory system. It will be of great interest to professionals in the shipping industry as well as practitioners and students.

Contents:

pt. I. The regulation of vessel-source pollution in its eco-political context. Vessel-source pollution, the ecological imperative and the compliance problem ; The dynamics of the law-making process: actors, arenas and interests

pt. II. Vessel-source pollution and the international legislative process. Vessel-source pollution and regime formation ; Jurisdiction over vessel-source marine pollution ; Implementation and compliance ; Liability and compensation

pt. III. The future of regulation. Challenges and prescriptions.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-107-15476-6

1-280-43173-3

0-511-18366-6

0-511-13752-4

0-511-20172-9

0-511-31183-4

0-511-49462-9

0-511-13535-1

OCLC:

437159976