The Role of Maritime Law in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Legal Frameworks for Promoting Sustainable Maritime Development China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched in 2013, is a trillion-dollar infrastructure development and investment project spanning over 70 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, and beyond. A key component of the BRI is the […]

The Role of Maritime Law in Addressing Ocean Acidification: Protecting Marine Ecosystems and Fisheries Ocean acidification is a growing concern for the global community, as it poses significant threats to marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of millions who depend on fisheries. This dissertation explores the critical role that maritime law plays in addressing ocean […]

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 […]

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 […]

Examining the impact of negligence and force majeure on port authority liability 1.2. Research Objectives This area of research is currently vastly underdeveloped. In the past, there have been attempts to examine the phenomenon of negligence in port operations, in particular with regards to the ISPS Code and its requirements to increase security. However, there […]