The role of green port initiatives in promoting sustainable development in China China’s rapid economic growth has led to significant environmental challenges, particularly in the maritime industry. As a result, the Chinese government has been promoting the development of green ports to mitigate the negative environmental impacts of port operations and shipping activities. Green port […]

Regulation of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) in Maritime Security Operations: Ensuring Compliance with International Law 2. International Legal Framework for UCAVs in Maritime Security Operations The regulation of UCAVs must necessarily take into account the existing body of international law, in that it embodies the rights and obligations of various actors, including the myriad […]

Legal Frameworks for Joint Maritime Law Enforcement Operations: Balancing National Sovereignty with Cooperation in Combating Transnational Crime 1.1 Overview of Joint Maritime Law Enforcement Operations Joint maritime law enforcement operations (JMLEOs) have been used as a countermeasure against transnational crime over the last century, increasing in popularity due to the perceived easier nature of intercepting […]