Combating Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea: Assessing the Effectiveness of Regional Cooperation and Legal Frameworks Maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea has emerged as a significant threat to international shipping and regional security. The persistent nature of this problem has necessitated collaborative efforts among coastal states and international partners to address the complex […]

Legal Frameworks for Decarbonizing the Shipping Industry. The global shipping industry faces an unprecedented challenge in its efforts to decarbonize operations and meet ambitious climate targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This paper examines the effectiveness of current international regulations and emerging market-based measures in achieving the IMO’s 2050 decarbonization goals. The analysis […]

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 […]

The role of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in resolving maritime disputes in the South China Sea. The Role of UNCLOS in Resolving Maritime Disputes in the South China Sea Introduction The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is a comprehensive international treaty that establishes […]

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 […]

The Role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Resolving Maritime Boundary Disputes: A Review of Recent Cases and Emerging Trends International Court of Justice. (2024). ‘Maritime Delimitation in the Indian Ocean (Somalia v. Kenya)’. ICJ1. Herbert, E. B. (2021). ‘The role of the international court of justice in actualising global peace’. Indian Journal […]

The Legal Protection of Seafarers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Ensuring Fair Labor Practices and Crew Welfare 1.2 Significance of the Topic Primarily, seafarers are employed under the contract of employment, which is a legally binding document setting out the agreed terms and conditions between both the seafarer and the employer. Yet, with the current circumstances, […]