| ID | 133954 |
| Title Proper | Options for regional regulation of merchant shipping outside IMO, with particular reference to the Arctic Region |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Molenaar, Erik J |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Regulation of international merchant shipping is predominantly carried out by global bodies, of which the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the most prominent. The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea nevertheless explicitly or implicitly allows (limited) unilateral prescription by flag, coastal, and port states as well as the exercise of these rights collectively at the regional level. Some IMO instruments acknowledge the right to impose more stringent standards and others even encourage regional action. Moreover, while the mandate and practice of the IMO have expanded significantly since its establishment in 1958, further expansion is subject to constraints. This article explores various options for regional regulation of merchant shipping outside of the IMO. Special attention is given to such options in the Arctic region in the context of the efforts within the IMO regarding the adoption of the Mandatory Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters. |
| `In' analytical Note | Ocean Development and International Law Vol.45, No.3; Jul-Sep.2014: p.272-298 |
| Journal Source | Ocean Development and International Law Vol.45, No.3; Jul-Sep.2014: p.272-298 |
| Key Words | Merchant Shipping ; Regional Regulation ; IMO ; Arctic Region ; Sea Law ; Maritime Conflict ; Maritime Law ; Maritime Organization ; United Nations - UN ; International Maritime Organization - IMO ; Polar Waters ; Unilateral Prescription |